ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

The Iloilo Provincial Government in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Region 6 and SM City Iloilo will again host the 12th Indigenous Fiber Fashion Fair which ks set to rule the runway this August 24-30, 2019 at the SM City Iloilo. With the aim of preserving the region’s hand-loom weaving as a cultural heritage, the event will also serve as a flatform for local designers to showcase their signature designs, extending help to weaving communities and entrepreneurs with the purpose of keeping the tradition alive. John Montinola and Ayan Jorda will open the show on August 24 with Grandiosa. Habol Miagaoanon courtesy of the Municipality of Miagao, and Hablon Moda by Jeff Ticao will be on August 25 and 26, repectively. Peach Garde and Ysther Grejaldo’s Hermosa on August 27 will be followed by Anyag by Niño Damasco and Edward Sales on August 28. Annie Cañonaso will be featured in De Moda in an accessory fashion show on August 29, while Lexter Badana and Jet To...

According to a study, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is currently the 4th leading cause of death in the world and is projected to rank third by 2020. Marietta B. Cambel, TMC Iloilo Patient Partner; Cris Eden Claire Delfin, TMC Iloilo Nutritionist; Dr. Rhea Anne Celis, TMC Iloilo Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Champion Doctor; Dr. Felix Ray Villa, TMC Iloilo CEO; Dr. Sheenly Vi Soresca, TMC Iloilo Pulmonary Department Head; and Dr. Donaldo Nicanor Tubang, TMC iloilo Psychiatrist led the ceremonial finger printing of the "Breath of Hope". COPD Explained Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD. But no need to be alarmed since COPD is treatable. With proper management, most pe...

The Iloilo Business Week is a major event in the celebration of Iloilo City's 82nd Charter Day celebration until August 25. Dubbed as "LEVEL UP, ILOILO, it formally opened last August 12 at SM City Iloilo with Mayor Jerry P. Treñas gracing the opening program.  Organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Iloilo and supported by Iloilo Business Club (IBC), Iloilo Multisectoral Business Organization, and Iloilo Economic Development (ILED) Foundation Inc., Iloilo Business Week is promotional initiative which is now on its second year.  "Innovate Iloilo" campaign will be launched Aug. 13 to boost talents, capabilities, and facilities to become a leading innovation hub in the country.  An innovation roadmap considered to be the first in the country was crafted in consonance with the Philippine Innovation Act recently signed by President Rodrigo Duterte.  The event has solicited multi-stakeholders support of the industry, ...

iQor  Iloilo (RMS Collect Philippines Inc.), a fast-growing BPO company in Iloilo Business Park, is partnering with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the implementation of  JobStart , a government-initiated program that aims to help unemployed youth in their job search by enhancing their knowledge and skills acquired in formal education or technical training. According to DOLE’s official website,  JobStart  is designed to increase the capacity of P ESO  in providing full cycle employment facilitation services.   (L-R) Jayrel Encontro, PESO Iloilo; Agnes Dimzon, TESDA; John Marc Alfaro, iQor Iloilo, Marithe Kyla Sena, Resource Speaker DOLE-BLE; Jan Rae Aguilos, Sourcing Manager, iQor, Glenmar Padios, DOLE-FO; Shane Fantilaga, DOLE-TSSD; Edzel Diaday, PESO Iloilo “Trainees shall receive an allowance for the duration of life skills training and technical skills training and shall un...

Mall goers will have the rare opportunity to see the century old churches around the Philippines through a photo exhibit at SM City Iloilo. In partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Filipino Heritage Festival, Inc. (FHFI); The exhibit, which has made its round in several SM Malls in the country, makes its last stop at SM City Iloilo, to give the Ilonggos a unique exhibition of Philippine colonial churches from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.  Dubbed as Up Front: Encountering the Sacred, the exhibit consists of photos taken by members of FUNtastic Philippines, which aims to promote the  heritage in the Philippines through featured photographs of churches declared as National Cultural Treasure, National Historical Landmark, an Important Cultural Property or a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Up Front: Encountering the Sacred, is a sure treat to the Ilonggos as these churches have served as sanctuaries, landmarks, and popular d...

Breaking the monotony of having the news delivered behind the desk, ONE WESTERN VISAYAS will change how the local afternoon newscast will be delivered across the region starting Aug. 12, 2019.  Broadcasting live from its revamped news studio at the GMA TV 6 Iloilo complex, the "new look" consists of a more relaxed environment where news anchors and presenters will be seen seated on a couch reaching out to viewers like a family member in their extended living room. “For the past two weeks this month, we have been presenting our local newscasts in Eastern and Central Visayas and North Central Luzon as extensions of the viewers’ living rooms in the regions so as to better connect with them,” says GMA Regional TV Vice President and Head Oliver Amoroso. “One Western Visayas is no exception. In just a span of 11 months, it has been able to accomplish its goal of providing a unified local newscast for our Kapuso in Western Visayas.” GMA Regional TV Vice President O...

The Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) creates an exciting month-long arts festival in celebration of Iloilo City's Charter Day on Aug. 25, 2019. ILOMOCA highlights the month of August with Ilonggo creativity with workshops and sessions to be conducted by Ilonggo artists. Artists and art enthusiasts alike will be in for a very special treat full of workshops, concerts, and talks as ILOMOCA upholds  its learning aims to engage with a wider audience in the community when they visit the museum locater at Casa Emperador at Ilo Business Park. Here are the scheduled events for August 2019 at ILOMOCA. Life Drawing at The Box | Aug 3  Figure Drawing session will be held at The Box with artists and students learning to draw the human anatomy as well as gestures and movements. Come join this live drawing session with your fellow Ilonggos. Registration fee of P700.  See event page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/3848176721698951  ...

With the challenges in life and with almost everyone is vulnerable when confronted by temptation, another SM City Iloilo guard showed exemplary honesty in the conduct of his duty. At around 8:40pm of July 22, 2019, Security guard Cyrus Semilla of NMISA Security Force Inc.,recovered a Black Bag at the foodhall area in the 2nd level Northpoint area of the mall.

Capping the Denim Dance Fest at SM City Iloilo last August 3, 2019, Groovestyle emerged as the branch finals champion in a jampacked Northpoint Event Center, filled with mallgoers and supporters of each competing groups. DENIM DANCEFEST 2019 is the the biggest dance competition in the region. Now on its 9th year, SM Supermalls is proud to once again embark on a quest to find the next big dance stars through its open base category. SM City Iloilo, Bacolod and Puerto Princesa embarked on a search for the best dance crew and the eliminations have gotten bigger and more electrifying as the groups have undergone a series of eliminations to test the limits of each contestants. Auditions were held last July 13 at SM City Iloilo with more than 40 dance crew showcase their unique dance moves.  The top 15 groups were chosen to compete in the Eliminations last July 28. Down to 5 dance groups who vied for the Branch Finals, Groovestyle emerged as the the best dance group w...