ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

The National Museum of the Philippines celebrates the built-heritage of Iloilo in the exhibit " Iglesia: Heritage Churches of Iloilo " by Cristhom Selibio Setubal, a visual artist from the historic San Joaquin town. The exhibit opened today on February 28, 2PM, at Western Visayas Regional Museum (former Prison of Iloilo) located at Iloilo Provincial Capitol Complex, Iloilo City.  The mixed media artworks recreated some of the remaining Spanish churches in Iloilo. Clockwise from Top Left: San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Tigbauan and Guimbal This includes that of his hometown San Joaquin and the stone churches of Miagao, Guimbal, Tigbauan, Molo, Jaro, Pavia, Santa Barbara, Cabatuan, Dingle, and Dumangas. Clockwise from Top-left: Cabatuan, Dumangas, Dingle and Pavia Also included are the old Oton Church and Jaro Belfry.  Old Oton Church Setubal creatively utilized scraps to depict the notable features of each structure like the bricks, limestone, and corals; the intricate ornamentation of...

Moviegoers are up for a treat as SM Cinema Iloilo opens with the newest features that offer the ultimate in movie viewing experience. Two(2) regular cinemas with 117 seats for Cinema 1 and 2, each have a screen size of 8.6-meter width by 3.6-meter height will provide convenience with right the amount of distance of watching movies in the big screen. Watching a movie will be an experience like never before as the new cinemas are equipped with very spacious interior, super-soft, deep cushioned foam, Opus gliding seats by Ferco with wide legroom on each row of cinema seats.  Ilonggos can now enjoy a total cinematic experience with stunning display with advance digital projection and phenomenal sound from Dolby-enabled, state of the art digital cinemas.  Cinema 3 is equipped with the newest and bigger cinema screen format, introducing the “Large Screen Format” with a total of 299 seats and features a super-sized screen almost 30% larger than the regular cinema screen size. This fo...

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, strengthens its Clark hub by operating a combined 13 domestic and international destinations from Clark International Airport, making it the largest airline servicing northern and central Luzon. CEB is getting three additional aircraft which will be based in Clark. These are on top of the 10 new Airbus NEO aircraft that will be delivered in 2023 to expand the airline’s entire fleet. "We are excited to reestablish our presence in such an important gateway that will boost accessibility and connectivity for the traveling public. Furthermore, it allows us to boost our third operating hub in the Philippines that will help generate economic opportunities to support the country’s growth agenda,” said Xander Lao, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer. Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show that every job in the air transport industry supports 29 other jobs in tourism, supply chain and other...

With a striking and elegant façade giving off colorful European vibes, SAINT HONORÈ will emanate timeless luxury in Iloilo City.  The 10-storey residential condominium project is Megaworld Corporation's 4th residential project inside its award-winning, 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park township in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.  SAINT HONORÈ is poised to level up condo living in the city as the mid-rise building will be an exclusive residential community inspired by the classic architectural designs of the shophouses, boutiques, museums and retail rows of the Rue Saint-Honore, a historical street in downtown Paris. It also takes design cues  from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington D.C., USA.  It is currently the only residential property located within the 1.1-kilometer Festive Walk Parade, envisioned to be the longest dining strip in Visayas and Mindanao.  Comprising of 323 units ranging from studio to executive 2-bedrooms, Ilonggos will get to experience the wo...

The Medical City Iloilo is once again stirring Western Visayas’ healthcare landscape as it officially launched the region’s most-advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services today, February 15. TMC Iloilo MRI Machine is designed to provide patient comfort, reduce patient anxiety and claustrophobia, and optimize workflow efficiency. TMC Iloilo MRI Services uses cutting-edge technology, prioritizes patient comfort, and escalates patient experience by providing convenience. TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa, TMC Iloilo Radiology Department Head Dr. Douglas Budok, TMC Iloilo MRI Section Dr. Agnes Karen Que, and TMC Iloilo Chief Operations Officer Jerson Agregado. The said launching event was highlighted with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa, TMC Iloilo Radiology Department Head Dr. Douglas Budok, TMC Iloilo Head of MRI Section Dr. Agnes Que, and TMC Iloilo Chief Operations Officer Jerson Agregado. A blessing liturgy and a mini talk show followed fo...

• Certification Recognizes iQor’s Excellence in Employment Practices iQor has earned the Great Place to Work® Certification™ in the Philippines for 2023. The certification honors iQor’s ability to create rewarding employee experiences through its value-driven culture. The recognition is issued by Great Place to Work®, a global authority on workplace culture. “At iQor, we put people first and are committed to creating a rewarding work environment that employees look forward to each day. We are incredibly proud of our team in the Philippines for earning the Great Place to Work® Certification™ for 2023. We support our employees, value their feedback, and help them reach their career goals,” said iQor President and CEO Gary Praznik. The Great Place to Work® Certification™ is awarded to organizations that deliver excellent employee experiences and demonstrate best-in-class people practices. The rigorous assessment process includes an independent survey of employees and a workforce questionn...