ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

MW Group, a leader in the local food industry, continues to expand with the launching of its flagship store, the Mrs. Wharton Cake Shop in Oton. Mrs. Wharton is well-known for its mouthwatering whole and mini cakes for all occasions. They include the popular Mango Surprise, Tres Leches, Tiramisu, Ube Cream Cake, and Dream Cake, to name a few from its wide selection of cakes. Through the flagship store, Mrs. Wharton will surely make its terrific cakes and cupcakes crafted with premium ingredients accessible to the town's residents and those who travel to and from southern Iloilo. "The cafe features both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Tucked in the middle of a garden with a fountain, it is the perfect place for those who seek some quiet time and a rendezvous with oneself over a slice of cake and a good book," said Anna Marie Wharton, CEO of MW Group. "The cafe's design showcases both contemporary and heritage. It is the perfect spot to take a photo," she add...

As the countdown for Christmas began, SM City Iloilo came up with a partnership aligned with the overall Christmas theme of Happiness in SM Supermalls. The campaign “100 Days of Happiness”, would like to create a Circle of Happiness in the community through viable livelihood support to various NGOs, organizations, and LGUs to raise resources & funds for noble advocacies and beneficiaries. The basic concept is that SM partner with an organization and they will produce items and sell them in the malls. The proceeds of which shall be donated to a chosen beneficiary or charity. For the 100 Days of Happiness campaign in SM City Iloilo, the mall partners with Fiesta! Favorite Souvenirs, a homegrown product of Iloilo which capture the colorful and festive spirit of Islands Philippines and has become the favorite souvenirs of tourists, both foreign and local, especially among Pinoy Balikbayans. For the past 100 days, a selling booth was located at the Lower Ground Floor, North Point in fro...

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us again! Let Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo satisfy your festive cravings with glorious buffet spreads, take-home holiday goodies, and gifting treats.   Take-Home Gourmet Treats & Gifts Celebrate the traditions of Christmas and the season of giving with a variety of specially curated festive treats, and gift baskets available for pre-order. Park Inn by Radisson Hampers and Holiday Treats ⁹ with gourmet take-home treats including succulent glazed ham, handcrafted log cakes and fruitcakes, and other confectionaries. Online Catalogue >>> https://issuu.com/parkinn_iloilo/docs/holiday_catalogue_fnb_and_vouchers Festive Indulgence Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo 5-Course Set Dinner Rediscover the true spirit of Christmas and welcome the New Year with a splendid get-together fit for the whole family. Bring the sleighbells and family for a sumptuous lunch buffet at Ani on December 24 and 25 as Santa Clause and Olaf welcome you at the hote...

A cheerful Mrs. Emma Caballero greets us at the gates of Tagbac Elementary School in Oton, Iloilo. She excitedly announced they got a funding from Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. for a new computer facility, on top of the new classrooms being built. So how can a small school from (an almost far-flung) barangay was able to receive such big grants from the government and private donors? Ma’am Emma tells her story…  When she became part of the school back in 2003, it was the most dilapidated in Oton. “ We have no electricity, we had poor water facilities and a non-functioning toilet. ” she recalls. “ But our worst problem was most of our students were slow readers - some even non readers. ” she laments. Despite the remedial classes she offered, the problem persisted. She then found out that most are children of poor farmers that go to school without breakfast on top of having poor nutrition. “ Malnutrition seemed to be the root cause, so I decided to cure the st...

ILOILO City – The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo and the PHINMA-University of Iloilo officially entered into a partnership to develop nursing students and provide them better opportunities after their graduation.       The Medical City Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa and PHINMA-University of Iloilo Chief Operating Officer Ofelia Odilao-Bisnar led the MOA Signing Event for the  Clinical Nurse Residency Program The said partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing event attended by representatives of PHIMA-UI led by its Chief Operating Officer Ofelia Odilao-Bisnar and TMC Iloilo headed by its Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa held on December 6 at TMC Iloilo.   TMC Iloilo and PHINMA-UI officially ink the partnership for the Clinical Nurse Residency Program Under the partnership, graduating nursing students from PHINMA-UI will undergo their clinical trainings at TMC Iloilo through the supervision of the hos...

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ILOILO City – The spirit of Christmas lives on at The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo as it officially lighted up its building through a Lights On Ceremony on December 2.   Bearing the theme “Real Hope, New Beginnings”, this year’s Christmas celebration at TMC Iloilo highlights the hope that it brings to its patient partners that inspire them to start new beginnings.     “The past two years have been very challenging to everyone, especially to us in the healthcare industry. Yet, that has not become a hindrance to us give hope to our patient partners and give them the inspiration to journey towards new beginnings,” said TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa.     “The lanterns that light up TMC Iloilo symbolize the burning passion of TMC Iloilo healthcare workers as they continue to spark hope through patient partnership,” he added.     TMC Iloilo Lights On Ceremony was also highlighted with “Moments of Hope and New Beginnings” that featured t...

Esteemed Ilonggo artists Vic Fario and Vic Nabor continue with their art for a cause initiative through the Pag-Ulikid 2 exhibit at SM City Iloilo which opened last November 25 and will run until Dec. 9, 2022. In a post by Mr. Vic Nabor, he said that the youth is our future and each of them also deserves a better one. He added that, innate in every human soul is the desire to make the world a better place for them. Proceeds of the exhibit will go to the Iwag sang Ginoo Mission for the Youth, as the artists aim to help underpriviledge children to have a normal life and become assets in the society, especially the beneficiaries in the City of Iloilo, Guimaras and selected towns in the Province of Iloilo, which Fario and Nabor wish to help, as they have been doing in previous years. Vic Fario and Vic Nabor are members of Himbon Ilonggo Contemporary Arts Group and they hope that through the patronage of their art pieces, they can in turn share the fruits of their God- given talent, which t...

Over 180 llonggo artists are featured at the Iloilo Arts Festival at Festive Walk Iloilo Iloilo City — Ilonggo artistry takes the centerstage in the Iloilo Arts Festival 2022, which is being hosted by Festive Walk Iloilo. The art fair, which will run until January 30, 2023, is featuring the works of over 180 local creatives in a special gallery located at the 2F Festive Walk Parade. Called the Iloilo Art Pop Up Studio, the art celebration is the brainchild of Iloilo First Lady Mrs. Rosalie Trefias together with the help of the city government. The artist lineup includes members of various Iloilo Art Groups as well as independent artists, with both emerging and veteran artists in the roster. The three-month long exhibit aims to inspire more artists to nurture their talents and help boost their livelihood. "We can expect to see an exciting and dynamic arts showcase. Art has the potential to transform a society in many ways, and so we always want to harness that power and give the...

The Iloilo City Government officially launched the City’s Grand Lighting Ceremony at SM City Iloilo South Point last November 25, 2022.  Together with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Iloilo, Mayor Jerry Treñas distributed certificates of appreciation to all the benefactors of the Parol of Hope installed all over the city, as well as the Ilonggo families that beautified the plazas with Christmas centerpieces. Mayor Treñas emphasized the importance of Public-Private Parnership(PPP) like the markets redevelopment project and mentioned that the two biggest markets, the Central and Terminal Markets will be developed by SM Prime Holdings thru PPP. He is also very grateful as he mentioned that SM will be the biggest sponsor from the private sector, in next year’s Dinagyang, as the latter committed P10-M in cash in assistance. The event was also graced by Iloilo lone district Congresswoman Hon. Julienne Baronda, Uswag Party-list Congressman Jojo Ang, Chairman of PCCI Iloil...