Megaworld breaks ground for 405-room Belmont Hotel Iloilo

Property giant Megaworld Corporation breaks ground for Belmont Hotel Iloilo inside the 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Leading the groundbreaking ceremony were: Rey Orio, estate manager, Iloilo Business Park (extreme left); Engr. Daisy Villanueva, head of operations, Iloilo Business Park (2nd from left); Jennifer Palmares-Fong, vice president for sales and marketing, Megaworld Iloilo (center); and Engr. Rufino Pamaran, Jr., project manager, Belmont Hotel Iloilo (2nd from right).

Belmont Hotel Iloilo will be a 12-storey mid-rise structure with 405 suites that will make up the hotel- making it one of the biggest hotels in Iloilo in term of number of rooms. These suites are classified as Twin Suites, Queen Suites, Junior Suites, Executive Suites and Specially-Abled Suites for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Among the amenities of Belmont Hotel Iloilo are the swimming pool with in-pool lounge, landscaped deck with pool bar and outdoor lounge, fitness center with sauna, function room, and an all-day dining restaurant.

The hotel will complement the design and feel of the 1.1 kilometer Festive Walk Parade with the lower levels hosting shops, cafes and restaurants. It is adjacent to the Parisian-themed residential towers - Saint Honore and Saint Domonique.

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The fourth hotel under the company’s homegrown Belmont brand will greatly increase Iloilo City's accommodation capacity.

And with its location near Festive Walk Parade, just a walking distance from the Iloilo Convention Center, will greatly boost the city's MICE capabilities. It is also the third hotel property inside Iloilo Business Park.

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

Cebu Pacific Improves Travel Fund, Voucher Policies

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, makes significant improvements in its customer policies by offering non-expiring travel fund and extending the validity of travel voucher to provide passengers with better travel experience. Effective August 1, 2023, CEB rolled out the following changes: 1. NO EXPIRATION OF TRAVEL FUNDS . Previously, travel funds were valid for six (6) months from the date of conversion. However, under the new policy, travel funds will no longer have an expiration date. Passengers can now use their travel funds as a virtual wallet to pay for new bookings or add-ons in the future without any time constraints. In addition, those with a MyCebuPacific account can use their non-expiring travel funds not only for themselves but also for booking flights on behalf of their family members or friends, adding an element of convenience and support for their loved ones' travel arrangements. 2. LONGER TRAVEL

Building a Healthier Future Together: LG PH Donates to West Visayas State University Medical Center

LG Philippines affirms its commitment to build a better community with its recent CSR initiative in Iloilo. The activity was spearheaded by LG, together with Mark Vincent Fabresis from ML Laundry Equipment and Supply and BigWash. 2 sets of Giant C Max and 2 sets of Titan C Max washers and dryers were donated to West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSU-MC) in Region VI, modernizing their laundry facilities. The turnover event, held on July 20, 2023, was attended by representatives from WVSU-MC, LG, and BigWash, highlighting the collective effort to enhance healthcare services in the region. L-R: Mr. Paul Rizzel Ledesma - Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Julio H. Lacao Jr.- Head of Linen Section, West Visayas State University Medical Center, Dr. Dave Endel R. Gelito III - Medical Chief II, West Visayas State University Medical Center, Dr. Celina C. Gelada - Vice President for Medical and Allied Services, West Visayas State University Medical Center, Mr. Philip Lee - Big Wash Director

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