Sunburst Park: The Return of the Comeback

Sunburst Park was formally turned over by Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) to the Iloilo City Government on January 11, 2018. TIEZA COO Pocholo Joselito Paragas and Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III led the turnover ceremonies.

Sunburst came from the name of the United States Army 40th Infantry “Sunburst” Division that helped liberate Panay from the Japanese colonizers.

The Department of Tourism Region VI Director Atty. Helen J. Catalbas said Sunburst Park is not just a landmark but a living witness to the struggles and victory of the Ilonggos from the colonizers. She added, “history is as important as the future. We learn from the mistakes of the past so we can make the future better”.

Director Catalbas declared that as Iloilo City continues to emerge as a top tourist destination, tourism facilities and products also became competitive and at par with international standards.

“Each tourism attraction/destination tells a story of the culture, traditions, labors, hardships and triumph of our forefathers that led to a free and progressive community enjoyed by many today”, Director Catalbas concluded.

The Freedom Grandstand used to occupy the spot but was demolished
and transferred at the side of the park facing the Iloilo River

Photo credits: Robbie Robles / Jay Gadong / DOT-VI

Travelers guide to Iloilo transport terminals (Airport, Jeepneys, Buses, RORO. etc)

Being the biggest city on Panay Island and the center of Western Visayas region, Iloilo City is a transportation hub whether by land, sea or air. These numerous transportation terminals facilitate day to day commerce, light & heavy industries, and tourism, among others. As this is a travel blog, this guide is aimed to tourists who want to experience and explore Iloilo and perhaps even beyond. Iloilo International Airport A little more than five years old, the Iloilo International Airpor t is among the most modern and beautiful in the country today. It is situated around 20 kilometers from Iloilo City , straddling the towns of Cabatuan, San Miguel and Sta. Barbara . It has direct links to Manila, Cebu, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Puerto Princesa plus international destinations Hong Kong and Singapore . Among the first hurdles tourists will have to contend is the distance that translates to expensive fare when traveling to and from this airport.

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

Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Levels Up Sustainability Efforts by Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles in guest rooms.

Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo, a prominent player in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability. With a dedication to preserving the environment, the hotel is taking substantial measures to reduce its ecological footprint and enhance its sustainable practices. Hotels have long been contributors to plastic pollution due to the widespread use of single-use bottled water. Recognizing this environmental challenge in the tourism industry, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo is taking a bold step forward by reducing its plastic footprint significantly by removing single-use bottled water from guest rooms. Eliminating Single-Use Bottled Water: Embracing Reusable Carafes with UV Filtration Water Stations Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo places itself at the forefront of the eco-conscious movement by eliminating single-use bottled water from its guest rooms and fully implementing reusable carafes as an amenity from July onwards. Water

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