The Opening Salvo of the Dinagyang Festival 2022 will be livestreamed via Facebook on Friday January 14 as the festivities go virtual for second year due to Covid-19 pandemic. Its first online edition was awarded Best Tourism Practice during the Pandemic Special Category in the 2021 Association of Tourism Officers […]
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ILOILO City – Today, is the 76th Liberation of Panay – a public holiday in the islands of Panay, Guimaras and Romblon. It is a non-working holiday. Proclamation No. 430 Proclamation No. 430 or “An Act Declaring March 18 of every year as Victory Day in the Islands of Panay […]
Resemblance: Virtual Modeling Competition is a part of CPU Republic Virtual Week 2021. LGUs and local artists celebrates their craft and promote creativity by showcasing their stand to the different social issues affecting the greater good. Here are the entries for 2021’s Resemblance: Virtual Modeling Competition as part of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
By serious definition, Calle Real means Royal Street in Spanish. It is along J.M. Basa Street and a historic street located in the old downtown district Iloilo City. It has multiple Commonwealth and Spanish-era buildings. But aside from its history and grandeur, it is a place of childhood memories especially […]
Jaro Fiesta 2021 is here. After the Dinagyang 2021 Festival, religious celebrations in the Queen City of the South does not eventually conclude. Devotees not only from the City of Love but also coming from the different corners of the world, flock to Jaro every second day of February in […]
Iloilo Ang Banwa Ko is an allegory on patriotism explained in two ways: first, making a little girl (Inday) stand for her town and second, a picture of carefree life free from political bondage. Lyrics Iloilo ang banwa ko ginahingadlan Katam-is nga polong ang akon ginmat-an Dili ko ikaw bulagan […]
Candelaria follows after Dinagyang so one cannot simply say that the festivities in the City of Love are over. Every February 2, all roads lead to Jaro for her world renowned celebration of gallantry, pageantry, and religiosity. As such, the celebration revolves around the Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria (Our […]