Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines on March 14, 2021: “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son” (Jn 3:16). This is the heart of the […]
Standing grand as a 2-story villa in the district of Molo in Iloilo City, the Molo Mansion attracts visitors because of its majestic view with a dramatic drop-off at its main entrance passing the roundabout with the fountain in the middle. Many are drawn to the place because of its […]
Facebook post ideas are not complicated to try. Facebook, being the lowkey major social media in the local market, is presenting various ways on how you can reach potential customers. Everyone has a FREE access to it but sadly not everyone has discovered yet its features and full functions. Also […]
While it is nice to receive occasional posts from fans, this feature of Facebook is getting abused by “digital marketing agencies” (who are actually trolls) who might gave too-good-to-be-true promises to their clients. As a page owner, (like you) I just want to protect my page from these parasites who […]
Buho is a bakery in Iloilo and the city’s iconic hole in wall. It started in 1940s wherein Ilonggos are literally buying freshly baked breads through the small square hole. From the outside, you need to inquire from the staff what are available through shouting from the small hole and […]
Nicolas Jalandoni Monument is one located on an “island” in front of the Atrium and Iloilo Provincial Capitol. It was built in July 1913. With the busy streets of Iloilo and busy feet of Ilonggos doing personal errands daily, Nicolas Jalandoni is almost a forgotten personality of Iloilo City. Once […]
Botica China (Lam Kong Botica) is one of the popular and still standing establishment in the downtown of Iloilo. Even at present, Ilonggos still patronize authentic Chinese products which you can only get from this store. Personal note: I remember one of my tita requested me to buy her Chin […]
International Women’s Day 2021 theme is “Choose to Challenge” Use the official hashtag: #ChoosetoChallenge. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It has been observed since 1911. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating […]
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Products of Iloilo are mostly from agriculture. Iloilo is fortunate to have farmers who are hardworking so everyone can have something to put in the table. The rural areas in Iloilo are consistent in producing rice, vegetables, fruits, spices, livestock, and poultry. Selected areas are also into producing seafood. On […]
The Visita Iglesia or Seven Churches Visitation is a Roman Catholic Lenten tradition to visit seven churches on Maundy Thursday. While we are still in the middle of pandemic, our Catholic brothers and sisters can still practice Holy Week traditions including Visita Iglesia. This time we can do it virtually. […]