Gigs Ilonggo

Filamer Christian College now a University

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:50:02 +0000

After 106 years of providing quality education with a Christian environment in Roxas City, Filamer Christian College (FCC) now becomes Filamer Christian University (FCU). The Commission on Higher Education en banc has granted FCC a university status effective July 14, 2010 after sometime of adhering to the standards of the government education body. By virtue [...]

New Development Updates in Iloilo: as of July 2010

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:19:29 +0000

Here is a shortlist of some exciting construction and other development updates here in Iloilo. New Shops and Restaurants: SM City: Charles and Keith (Now Open) – This is said to be a temporary branch for testing the waters here in Iloilo. A full boutique will be opened in the next few months. Pomelo Lifestyle [...]

Iloilo City’s 73rd Charter Day anniversary commemoration

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:14:50 +0000

For the first time in the history of this city, Iloilo commemorates its declaration as a Chartered City 73 years ago. The celebration which started last July 16 (the exact date 73 years ago when Iloilo was converted into a chartered city and inaugurated 40 days after) was spearheaded by the new city Mayor, Jed [...]

Iloilo Lokal: A union of Ilonggo Musikeros

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:54:01 +0000

Iloilo’s thriving music scene has been taken again to the next level with the first ever Iloilo Lokal album compilation. Iloilo Lokal is a group of signed and independent musicians here in Iloilo dedicated in promoting and upholding the local music industry. They are determined to bring out the best of Ilonggo talents and hidden [...]

Easy on the pocket Meals at Bluejay Coffee and Deli

Junnjun Mendoza — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:07:14 +0000

Everyone’s impression of Bluejay is that it is yet another high-end coffee shop serving great meals at a relatively skyscraping prices. Yes, it’s true! They do have great meals that are priced high but just that right as they are using premium ingredients on it. Surprisingly, this July Bluejay Coffee and Deli is featuring their [...]

Bacolod Masskara Festival 2010 Schedule

Junnjun Mendoza — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:48:24 +0000

The annual celebration of Masskara Festival in Bacolod City is all set on October 1 – 19, 2010. This year is the 31st edition of staging Masskara Festival in Bacolod since it started in a gloomy and tragic part of Negrense’s history. Get ready for Masskara Festival 2010 this October and get a blast with [...]

2010 Visayas Island Invention Contests and Exhibits

Junnjun Mendoza — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:53:18 +0000

The Department of Science and Technology Visayas Cluster Regions (DOST VI, VII and VIII) and the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) will hold the 2010 Visayas Island Invention Contests and Exhibits (VIICE) on August 12, 13 and 14, 2010 at the Amigo Plaza Mall, Iloilo City. The 2010 VIICE is bannered by the theme [...]

Dinagyang Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities

Junnjun Mendoza — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:03:21 +0000

It has been barely 6 months after this year’s Dinagyang Festival celebration but we already have a sneak peek of the 2011 Dinagyang Festival here in Iloilo City next year. Dubbed as The Best Tourism Event in the Philippines for several consecutive years by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP), Dinagyang is [...]

The Biggest Barbeque Party in Iloilo at The Avenue

Junnjun Mendoza — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:03:45 +0000

Last Sunday, The Avenue Complex in Smallville had a fine revelry of food to celebrate the biggest event for dads – the Father’s Day. Dubbed as the biggest Barbeque Party in Iloilo, The Avenue showcased the specialties of each restaurant within the complex that include Amalfi Cucina Italiana, Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine, Mojave Grill and Steak [...]

The New Iloilo City Hall

Junnjun Mendoza — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:37:57 +0000

After a long long time of discussions and a thorough planning stage (including maneuvering controversies), the ground breaking of the new Iloilo City Hall has taken place before Mayor Jerry Trenas (now Congressman-elect) exits. Currently the Iloilo City Government is housed at the 3rd floor of Robinsons Place Iloilo after it has vacated the centuries-old [...]