Iloilo: Rants and Raves

ISAT - U Light of Peace: Young People Working To Attain World Peace

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:50:00 +0000

The year 2015 is indeed auspicious for Iloilo Science and Technology University or ISAT - U. The institution's status has been elevated to university after a grueling process. At the same time, it has been declared as the first Inner Peace University. To celebrate these achievements, a U Light of Peace was held last June 30, 2015 and with more than a thousand people, mostly students, in attendance. The MiddleWay Meditation Institute - Iloilo, the organizer of the Light of Peace events, headed by its Director, Ven. Burin Thitakusalu, and the university's administration under the leadership of Dr. Raul Muyong, ISAT U's first president, worked together to ensure its success.
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Signpost Philippines to Conduct an Advocacy Poster-Making Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:09:00 +0000

Signpost Philippines Inc. (formerly Signpost International, Inc.) is an independent NGO that works hand in hand with the people and empowers them to take an active role in the transformation and development of their respective communities. To help create an awareness regarding various social concerns, we will have an on-the-spot advocacy poster making contest on August 19, 2014 at the Activity Center of SM City, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. There will be three different categories namely Elementary, High School and Open Categories. The selected entries will be used as advocacy posters that will be utilized as information and education materials in the community.

On-the-Spot Advocacy Poster Making Contest Mechanics

Signpost Philippines Recognizes Excellent Student Beneficiaries

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 13:25:00 +0000

Some of the Awardees with Ms. Noemi Oranio, Community Development Worker for San Juan

Hard work deserves to be rewarded. That is exactly what happened when Signpost Philippines, Inc. gave recognition to their sponsored children who just graduated from their respective schools and those who excelled in their studies. The Recognition Program for school year 2013-2014 was held last June 21, 2014 in Brgy. San Juan, Molo, Iloilo City.

Signpost’s`Rain for Growth Project Soon to Be Launched in Brgy. San Juan, Iloilo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:29:00 +0000

Photo taken in one of the initial visits of Signpost Intl. representatives. Courtesy of Signpost Philippines.

Signpost Philippines Inc. will soon implement another project for the people in Brgy. San Juan in the district of Molo, Iloilo City. Dubbed as Rain for Growth in San Juan, Philippines, it will be funded by the Big Lottery International Communities Fund of UK and will be launched in the latter part of July 2014. This partnership was facilitated by Signpost International which is also based in UK.

Hotels and Pension Houses in Iloilo City

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 02:56:00 +0000

Amigo Terrace Hotel
Iznart St., Iloilo City
(033) 335-0908; 335-0909
Email: info@amigoterracehotel.com
Website: http://amigoterracehotel.com/

Bayside Residence Hotel
44 Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City
(033) 338-1091 to 93

Circle Inn Hotel
Iznart St., Maria Clara, Iloilo City
(033) 508-0000; mobile phone: 0923-5355008
Email: iloilo@circleinnph.com
Website: www.circleinn-iloilo.com

City Corporate Inn
Rizal cor Guanco Sts., Iloilo City
(033) 508-1976; 509-8388; 335-0166
mobile phones: 0915-6502122; 0918-4837911
Email: cci_yahoo.com
Website: http://www.citycorporateinn.comze.com/

Days Hotel
4th Flr., The Atrium Mall, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City
(033) 337-3297
Email: reservations@dayshotel.com
Website: http://www.dayshotel.com.ph/

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Grand Dame Hotel
cor.Huervana and Rizal Sts., La Paz, Iloilo City
(033) 320-5252; 320-5353; 320-5454
Email: gdbookings@gmail.com

Harbor Town Hotel
cor. JM Basa and Aldeguer Sts., Iloilo City
(033) 337-2384
Email: harbortowntowel@yahoo.com

Hotel del Rio
M.H. del Pilar St., Molo, Iloilo City
(033) 335-1171
Email: hoteldelrio@gmail.com
Website: www.hoteldelrio.com.ph

Iloilo Business Hotel
Glicerio Pison St. cor Benigno Aquino Avenue
Mandurriao, Iloilo City
(033) 320-7972 to 74
Email: iloibusinesshotel@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.iloilobusinesshotel.com/

Iloilo Grand Hotel
Iznart St., Iloilo City
(033) 335-1081 to 04
Mobile: 0917-7188843
Email: iloilograndhotel@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.iloilograndhotelcorp.com/

Iloilo Midtown Hotel
Yulo St., Iloilo City
(033) 336-6888
Email: iloilo_midtown_hotel@yahoo.com

MO2 Westown Hotel
Glicerio Pison St. cor Benigno Aquino Avenue
Mandurriao, Iloilo City
(033) 508-3838; 5093838
Mobile: 0928-5029585
Email: mo2westown_ilo@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.mo2westownhotel.com/iloilo/smallville/

One Lourdes Dormitel

Ong Bun Pension House

Queen's Pension House

Riverside Inn
Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City
(033) 508-3488

Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center

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Sports Pension

Signpost Community Federation Officers Visit Calajunan Recycling Project

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:14:00 +0000

Charcoal briquettes made of recycled paper, saw dust and rice chaff.

June 27, 2014 was a special day for the thirteen leaders of the two organizations under Signpost Philippines, Inc. – the San Juan Hugpong PPEA and the North Baluarte Pagla-um Community Association. The two groups together with Ms. Noemi Oranio and Ms Loryjane Barrocamo, Signpost

Rock Box Rocks in Iloilo City

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:53:00 +0000

Night out in Iloilo City? It has been a very long time since I had that. Despite not having that much money I agreed when a friend sent me a message if I’m free either Friday or Saturday night. The place we were supposed to be is Smallville, a popular nightspot here in Iloilo City.

About 30 minutes before the appointed time I sent a message asking where exactly are we supposed to meet. Smallville is such a busy place with a lot of bars, restos and the likes. I was told that we will be in Rock Box. Okay, Rock Box. Now, where the heck is it? I mean I heard about it for the first time. When I

Stanhome World Opens in Iloilo City

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:57:00 +0000

Maybe by the time you read this, the new Stanhome World has already opened its doors in Iloilo City since its Grand Opening is on the 10^th of September. So what if it did? Well, it may not matter that much to some but for me, it is a reason for excitement. Why? Because I just think that it will play a big role in my life.

Inasal (Grilled Chicken) Sang Gen. Luna

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:10:00 +0000

Food, food and more delectable food. When an Ilonggo is asked what’s good in Iloilo City, the delicious but affordable food is oftentimes mentioned. It seems like restaurants and eateries are found just about anywhere. Yes, Iloilo City and Province may just be a food haven for a lot of people. The wide array of restaurants offers just about any kind of cuisine – from Chinese to Korean to Thai and of course, the all-time favorite, Pinoy food.

Nail Care, Anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:50:00 +0000

Just like a lot of women (and men) in the City and Province of Iloilo, nail care is something that I often have. Manicuristas of all ages can be found almost anywhere, in the streets, offices, parlors, spa,etc. The challenge is in finding one who can give the maximum nail care that we want and need. This is one challenge that led me to Anea Nail Spa.
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Yehey! 168 Plaza Mall is in Iloilo City

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:19:00 +0000

For bargain hunters like me, just hearing that 168 is here in Iloilo City was indeed a good news. Whenever I go to Manila, I would drop by 168 and get something for my family and other items that I might be able to resell. Thus, I told myself that I really have to go there today, not tomorrow but really today.I asked a friend to go with me and off we went to check out the place.

The newest shopping place, 168, is located in Iznart St. The area where it can be found is where Allegro Theater used to be. It is sandwiched between Chowking Iznart and the ukay-ukay place. It is very easy to find since one can see a lot of balloons and huge flower arrangements at the entrance.
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Power Failures...Again?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:15:00 +0000

It was a short-lived reprieve from power failures. Why did I assume that it would be the norms in Iloilo City? I'm in for a harsh reality because it is back.

Power failures are back in vengeance. Due to what reason, I don't know. At first it was less than an hour but then it became longer and longer. Saturday was the pits. It lasted for a day. I just justified it by saying that it might have been a result of the weather disturbance. Whatever the reason though, it's time to prepare those generator sets,candles, rechargeable lamps, etc.

Let's just hope that one of these days we would really have a power-failure city and province. Dream on!?

PECO...When Will Our Suffering End?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:48:00 +0000

Iloilo City had been hit by frequent brown-outs for several years now. This year, however, is really the pits. It seems like it has become a daily occurrence. The duration has become even longer. Do the Ilonggos deserve this kind of fate?

Mr. Melvin Purzuelo of Green Forum Visayas has more to say. Check out this link:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/notes/melvin-purzuelo/end-iloilo-citys-sufferings-from-exorbitant-electricity-rates-now/456222347027

Dance with Juana Change

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 May 2009 03:01:00 +0000

Dancing? What does it have to do with ranting? A lot, if it's ChaCha Philippine style.

Chacha stands for Charter Change. The implications of such a move is far-reaching. Amendments can be done on the constitution but do we really have to totally change the whole thing?

Belated Christmas Offering from Juana Change

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:50:00 +0000

It seems like I could not get enough of Juana Change. Here's another one presented like the Christmas list but with a satirical slant. It tackles the different controversies which the present administration had the unfortunate "luck" to be involved in. I like the presentation though the gyrating guys also demanded some attention. LOL.

Here's Another on Chacha

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:08:00 +0000

I got hooked on the Juana Change videos. It may not be a purely Ilonggo thing but I guess the issue also affects the lives of the Ilonggos. Personally, I believe that some amendments are needed in the present constitution but the manner in which the changes will be made is something that we should all think deeply about. What I am scared of is that this charter change will be used by some individuals to perpetuate themselves in power and for other personal motives. Juana Change makes us think.

Meet Juana Change

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:45:00 +0000

I was browsing some blogs earlier when I came across a blog of a fellow Pinoy. I usually don't click on video's on blogsites but this one really made me curious. I clicked and Voila! I met Juana Change. I really like the video and its message.

The sentiments of Juana Change are very so commonplace that I've heard about it from family and friends. Come to think of it. If all of us show the same indifference and hopelessness about the coming election, then change will never happen.

Yes, there are times when I felt the same despair especially when we are exposed to the harsh realities but what the heck, there are things that I can do and there are those which are beyond my control. True enough, I know of friends who received hundreds and even thousands of pesos in exchange for their votes or got involved in the dubious act of vote buying. I never got a centavo from it and I have never received any offer of money from them. One time I asked in jest and was told that it wouldn't work with me so why give me anything.

I laughed uproariously and thought, they really do know me.

Another election is in the offing. let us remember Juana Change. Let us get involved.Think of the future of Iloilo. Participate!

Mang Inasal...Kumbinsing!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 May 2009 02:34:00 +0000

The very first time I heard about Mang Inasal was when one of my friends came to visit me and told me that he's working there. He raved about it but I still didn't go there on my own. I mean, I've had my fill of chicken barbecue and was not in the mood to have any.

Then one time, my family was invited to dine out with some relatives and the place was Mang Inasal. So off we went to their very first branch which was located behind The Robinson's Place (or maybe that venue is still part of Rob). Anyway, there I was with about twenty family members.

Impression? I liked the design of the place. Then? I liked the food. We had our fill of the juicy chicken barbecue, chicken skin, sinigang, halo halo and the likes. Then the rice was wrapped in banana leaves just like in the past.

You bet that wasn't the last time that I went there.

Now, Mang Inasal has so many branches than I can count but I still love going there. One thing that I truly love is that I can have as much rice without having to pay extra. For somebody who's a voracious eater, that is really something.

What more, they sponsor a lot of civic activities and I truly like that. As their tagline says, truly "Kumbinsing."

Another Resto Opens!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:41:00 +0000

Just like most Ilonggos, food is a passion for me. That's why the news that another restaurant will open just near my place was really very welcome. I mourned the closing of the Korean restaurant, Rendezvous, in Jalandoni St. just this year. Good thing though that there will be another located in the same street. This time it's a Chinese restaurant.

I saw the leaflets distributed as part of the promotions of Kusina Tsina. It included a vicinity map and the menu. Mmmm! The usual Chinese delectable food are listed.

The opening date? I heard that it will open on May 15. That would be today here in Iloilo. That would mean another culinary feast for me and another dent in my pocket.

Dunkin' Donuts in Iloilo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:33:00 +0000

Way back in the early '90s the first store of Dunkin' Donuts opened in Iznart St., Iloilo City. Beside it was a theater which has long been closed down. Ilonggos would line up just to partake of the tasty doughnuts. The queue would be several meters long and yet the customers would patiently wait just to have one or two of these delectable treats. This phenomenon went on for several weeks and the line tapered to a more manageable and shorter one after a while. It being the only 24 hours food chain at that time, it was a favorite hang-out place of those who are into nocturnal activities. That Dunkin' Donuts branch still exists despite the emergence of several other branches and similar stores.

A Gloomy Day In Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:55:00 +0000

It's summer already and yet it has been so gloomy this past few days. So, is it really summer?

The temperature dropped from sweltering to just so-so. It's good in a way that I do not have to turn on the airconditioning unit. In a way, I get to save. But still it's so gloomy that it tends to pull down one's spirit.

Iloilo: My Home

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:03:00 +0000

Iloilo is such an interesting to live in. It has a very diverse culture and a much laid back atmosphere compared with other cities in the Philippines.

What makes Iloilo interesting?

Hhmm...It might be the Ilonggos themselves or their interactions with people coming from other places. There are many Ilonggos who made a name for themselves and excelled in their respective fields. There are also notorious Ilonggos whose names were splashed in newspapers because of controversies. The most interesting though are the common people who go through the rigors of daily life in Iloilo or in other places.

Iloilo is also known for its rich cuisine. Think batchoy, pancit molo, biscocho...the list goes on. Ilonggos are people who savor their food. That may be the reason why restaurants can be seen in almost every corner.

It has always been said that the people from Iloilo are gentle. Yes, they are but they are also capable of rants and anger. It is even said that one wouldn't know that an Ilonggo is already angry.

But then again, Iloilo and its people are quite unique.

Hala Bira!