A Marco Polo Hotel in Iloilo?

Started out as a rumor that a 35-storey building will be built almost at the corner of the Iloilo Riverside Esplanade and the Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr Avenue also known as the Iloilo Diversion Road. Then a few days after "Marco Polo" came into the picture as the supposed lot owner and thus Marco Polo Hotel Iloilo rumor was born.

And today, on the occasion of the grand launching of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, the Facebook page of Iloilo City Mayor teased the avid Ilonggo followers with the following post...

Now, that this rumor has some light being shed on, the hotel chain probably took notice of Iloilo as among the fastest growing economies in the country today with big developers like Megaworld Corporation, Ayala Land, Double Dragon Properties, Gaisano, Filinvest Land and SM, among others.

Now back to Marco Polo, I've only been to one of their current three hotels in the country today. Marco Polo Plaza Hotel Cebu is always a stop for me whenever I am in Cebu City for there is always something new in their gastronomic offerings that always entice me.

And with this rumor milling around, the hotel brand will soon be within reach as "Marco Polo Hotel Iloilo" might soon be announcing its groundbreaking and a grand launch in a few years time!

UPDATE: Supposed lot for the rumored "Marco Polo" along the Iloilo Esplanade turns out to be for the upcoming "Hyatt" Iloilo project.

Connie Carillo Diversified Farm in Bingawan: Helping Sustaining a Healthy Community Through Farm Schools

The area around the town of Bingawan, the edge of the central portion of the province is where it ends and the town of Tapaz, Capiz province begins and is very much another unsung corner of Iloilo with warm, friendly, welcoming people. Bingawan has some rich farming land and farming is at the heart of its village life. The landscapes are gorgeous here; with gentle pastures, to the high mountains. The area offers some beautiful hikes and bike trails across its lovely rolling meadows, woodland and a few working farms. The town would be less touristic than its neighboring towns but is well worth exploring. If you are concerned about how organic can contribute to benefit our shared environment, promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved, then a trip to Connie Carillo Diversified Farm is for you. With the governments’ efforts to improve the knowledge and technical skills of the farmers, the Connie Carillo Diversified Fa...

Building a Healthier Future Together: LG PH Donates to West Visayas State University Medical Center

LG Philippines affirms its commitment to build a better community with its recent CSR initiative in Iloilo. The activity was spearheaded by LG, together with Mark Vincent Fabresis from ML Laundry Equipment and Supply and BigWash. 2 sets of Giant C Max and 2 sets of Titan C Max washers and dryers were donated to West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSU-MC) in Region VI, modernizing their laundry facilities. The turnover event, held on July 20, 2023, was attended by representatives from WVSU-MC, LG, and BigWash, highlighting the collective effort to enhance healthcare services in the region. L-R: Mr. Paul Rizzel Ledesma - Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Julio H. Lacao Jr.- Head of Linen Section, West Visayas State University Medical Center, Dr. Dave Endel R. Gelito III - Medical Chief II, West Visayas State University Medical Center, Dr. Celina C. Gelada - Vice President for Medical and Allied Services, West Visayas State University Medical Center, Mr. Philip Lee - Big Wash Dire...

Cebu Pacific Improves Travel Fund, Voucher Policies

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, makes significant improvements in its customer policies by offering non-expiring travel fund and extending the validity of travel voucher to provide passengers with better travel experience. Effective August 1, 2023, CEB rolled out the following changes: 1. NO EXPIRATION OF TRAVEL FUNDS . Previously, travel funds were valid for six (6) months from the date of conversion. However, under the new policy, travel funds will no longer have an expiration date. Passengers can now use their travel funds as a virtual wallet to pay for new bookings or add-ons in the future without any time constraints. In addition, those with a MyCebuPacific account can use their non-expiring travel funds not only for themselves but also for booking flights on behalf of their family members or friends, addi...

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