Lights On : Santa Barbara, Iloilo joins nationwide 500-day countdown for #QCP2021

The Santa Barbara Church and Convent — a National Historical Landmark, joined heritage sites across the country as the Philippines officially start the 500-Day countdown for the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines in 2021.

Dubbed as LIGHTS ON, this nationwide ceremony, covered by RTVMalacañang and PTV 4, held last December 14, 2019 with twenty one (21) chosen Philippine heritage sites across the archipelago "lighting up" their respective historical significance with the main celebration taking place in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan, Cebu.

The parish convent hosted a series of meetings of the Ejercito Libertador led by Gen. Martin T. Delgado during the Spanish regime that led to the "Cry of Santa Barbara" on November 17, 1898 - the first Philippine flag raising outside of Luzon.

Santa Barbara Mayor Rema B. Somo led the countdown ceremony together with Vice Mayor Jeffrey Sumbilla and the SB Sangguniang Bayan members.

Highlighting the event were several musical performances led Rev. Javis Paat, a WCOPA gold medalist who interpreted who themesong of the celebration entitled "BAGANI".

The Cry of Santa Barbara song "Marcha Libertador" was played by the Santa Barbara National Comprehensive High School Band while Philippine National Police Region VI Marching Band played classic and modern tunes.

"This is another milestone for our town to be included in the 21 heritage sites recognized to have contributed to the history of the Philippines" says Irene Magallon of the Santa Barbara LGU Tourism Office who spearheaded the event.

The Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines #QCP2021 is a worldwide commemoration the 500th Year Anniversary of the following.

Victory at the Battle of Mactan
Introduction of Christianity in the Philippines
Circumnavigation of the world with the Magellan-Elcano expedition.

The celebration with the theme " World of our Ancestors" is expected to showcase the unity, magnanimity, sovereignty and identity of the Filipino nation through diverse platform of participation nationwide.

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

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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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