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Duty Free Philippines grand opening at the Iloilo International Airport

With Department of Tourism's Regional Director Atty. Helen Catalbas and Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog as guests of honor, the almost two-month old Duty Free Philippines shop at the Iloilo International Airport was formally inaugurated a few days ago.  Duty Free Philippines Deputy General Manager Dino Belmonte led the opening rites with Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Cabatuan Mayor Ronilo Caspe, Iloilo Airport OIC (Area Center 6) Engr. Percy Malonesio and DOT Regional Director Helen Catalbas and other guests during the the inauguration.  Duty Free Philippines has outlets in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Arrival Outlet Terminal 1, NAIA Departure Outlet Terminal 1, NAIA Arrival Outlet Terminal 2, NAIA Departure Outlet Terminal 2, Mactan, Cebu International Airport, Laguindingan Airport (Cagayan de Oro), Cebu Waterfront, SM City Cebu, Davao, and Laoag International Airport. More about DUTY FREE PHILIPPINES Iloilo . Photos from Mayor Jed Pat

My City, My SM, My Crafts goes to SM City Iloilo

My City, My SM, My Craft s is a celebration of traditional arts and modern Philippine design. It is a take-off from the My City, My SM campaign, which promotes tourism; and My City, My SM, My Cuisine , which highlights the culinary specialties of our host cities. The mall will also showcase the best of the best in modern Philippine design, as well as the One Town, One Product or OTOP program through the invaluable assistance and guidance of project partners such as the Bureau of Domestic Trade, CITEM, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Philippine Star. Federico Caballero, Iloilo’s very own and National Living Treasure awardee of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), will be given a tribute during the launch along with the other craftsmen who have brought Ilonggo craftsmanship in the next level. The crafts include Sinamay in Arevalo, Hablon of Miagao, Bobbin Lace of Sta. Barbara , Abaca of Tuburan, Januiay, Nito of Nagpana in Baro

Smart, InnoPub launches mobile travel guide for Iloilo

“People, especially tourists, always bring their smartphones or tablets with them wherever they go. What better way to provide important tourism, cultural and historical information than through these devices that are increasingly becoming our main portable computers?” said Max Limpag, co-founder of InnoPub Media. In a media conference in Iloilo City Inno Pub Media and Smart Communications launched the Iloilo Guide App. Now, tourists headed to Iloilo can now have a portable guide for their trip with the release of the Iloilo Guide mobile phone application. Iloilo Guide is released in time for the Dinagyang Festival this weekend under the nationwide Digital Tourism program of Cebu-based new media startup InnoPub Media and the country's telecommunications leader Smart Communications, Inc. It is supported by the Department of Tourism-Western Visayas, the Iloilo City Government and the Philippines' leading low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air. The Iloilo Guide App is av

Dinagyang 2014 welcomes GLOBE VILLAGE at the Iloilo Capitol

Expect a fun-filled experience this Dinagyang 2014 as Globe transforms the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Grounds from January 23-26, 2014 into a colorful Globe Village that will serve as the city’s center of festivities and fanfare. At the Globe Village, locals and tourists can check out the main attraction – the Globe Mobility Store-on-the-Go, a one-stop shop showcasing the telco’s products and services via exhibit booths, exciting activities like gaming stations, food carts, and nightly entertainment acts such live bands and disc jockeys.  Officially opened by Mayor Mabilog and Cong. Trenas with Globe executives “This Dinagyang Festival, our subscribers can definitely experience a wonderful world of festivals and celebrations with a host of surprises, exciting gimmicks, and prizes to enjoy,” said Globe Retail Transformation and Management Head Joe Caliro. “We invite everyone to experience four (4) wonderful days at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Grounds with our exclusive Dinagya

7-Eleven to open 25 branches in Iloilo this 2014

Cavendish bananas and more Phto by LABETH of SkyScrapercity On the corner of Gen. Luna and Quezon streets in Iloilo, a familiar signage has been put up today. 7 Eleven's orange-red and green motif is among the most recognizable logos and soon will be part of the Ilonggos way of life.  In this press statement taken from Interaksyon , the Philippine operator of the 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores plans to double its network to 2,000 in the next three to four years on the back of the country's robust economic growth. I saw the sign! Photo by GCORNEJA of Skyscrapercity Forum And that includes 25 branches in Iloilo for this year alone according to this statement. "We also look at expanding in different Visayan cities. In Iloilo, we are opening 25 stores this year. We will make sure we will dominate each town and province in the Philippines," Medina said." Getting ready Photo by GCORNEJA of Skyscrapercity Forum The entry of this international

Lafayette Park Square brings French-Spanish ambiance to Megaworld's Iloilo Business Park

“ We are very excited to introduce a new concept for Iloilo. Because of the overwhelming reception of the Ilonggo market to Megaworld’s first residential condominium cluster, we want to offer something new, elegant and sophisticated. We believe the European feel will be a perfect fit for the upscale Iloilo marke t,” says Jennifer Palmares-Fong, head of marketing for residential business, Iloilo Business Park.  In a press conference held at Days Hotel Iloilo, the country’s top condominium developer and no. 1 business process outsourcing (BPO) office landlord is launched its second condominium project in Iloilo- Lafayette Park Square – right adjacent to the first residential condominium cluster, the three-tower One Madison Place, which was sold out in less than eight months since it was launched in March 2013. Last year’s strong sales of residential condominium units in Iloilo Business Park is driving Megaworld to boost its projects in the 72-hectare township development in th

Gaisano Iloilo City Centre

On the occasion of it's 20th anniversary, TI Vasquez Architects and Planners Inc . released a video presentation showcasing its history back two decades ago. From its humble beginnings to its booming present and promising future, TVA&P Inc is fast becoming one of the "it" firms when it comes to design and development.  The more than 6-minute video was a presentation of its various projects and the final minute showcased what  is in store for Iloilo with TVA&P's mega project with the Gaisano group. Dubbed as the Gaisano Iloilo City Centre, the mega project which was launched only this year will have some breathtaking features which includes a multi use complex with a shopping mall, a convention center  and a 40 storey tower. It will also have an artificial river with fountains and  paraw -inspired bridge. Paraw Bridge over torquise waters Fountains on the river The Gaisano ICC Masterplan See the actual video presentation with the G