ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

CASA REAL DE ILOILO. The provincial government of Iloilo is restoring the original Provincial Building of Iloilo, historically known as the Casa Real de Iloilo. This is a computer-generated image of the architectural design for the restoration project. Restoration of old Iloilo capitol underway ILOILO CITY, July 14 (PNA) – The restoration of the old Iloilo capitol is now underway after its architectural perspective was approved by the provincial government. Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. said that architect Guillermo Hisancha has already presented to him the perspective and that they are now rushing the program of work necessary for the bidding. Gov. Defensor said that the provincial government has already an approved initial budget of P20 million to be used to start the exterior restoration. “The old capitol will become a tourist attraction. It will be where the ceremonial hall will be situated,” the governor said. The restoration of the old capitol is one of the major p...

Iloilo is the home of some of the most modern and beautful jeepneys in the Philippines. Nowhere you can find sleek and somewhat "futuristic" designs that not only looks good but really works. Most of these are adapted from popular car and vans designs and one can just stare in awe when seeing them for the first time. But now, its my turn to stare in awe as I found these tricycle designs on Facebook. For a tricycle, these designs are superb and makes you want to be in them a longer period of time. It's like riding on a brand new car, with everyone you pass by look and stares. Despite the "lowly" status of the tricycle, this one's gonna make a big change not only in the people's outlook. Got this from Hawili Hurom Photography on Facebook with the followoing info " For order please contact: Elmer Abella 09103435758 Suvisor Nonard 09105258422 " . It is indeed a marketing ploy to promote their business but in a very big way this business can turn in...

“IF there is no Injap Sia, there is a need to invent him.” This was how Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog described the significance of Mang Inasal founder Edgar Sia II to the city during the groundbreaking ceremony of the 21-storey Injap Tower in Mandurriao district Thursday. According to Mabilog, the soaring structure is another contribution of the 34-year-old Sia that will further boost the economic confidence of Iloilo City. Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog “This will serve as a new landmark that signifies the rapid growth of the city,” Mabilog said. Mabilog foresees that the structure will address concerns of investment locators, particularly in the field of business process outsourcing (BPO), that the city does not have business infrastructures with the exception of shopping malls. “This will surely attract investors,” Mabilog added. The 21-storey structure of Injap Land Corporation is poised to become the city’s tallest building. It will feature 202 condo units with furniture...