ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

The continuing thin power supply in the Visayas has affected electricity rates across distribution utilities in the region, prompting the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to place the grid under several yellow alerts since May. In Iloilo City, MORE Electric and Power Corporation said it is hoping that power supply in the Visayas Grid will return to normal as soon as possible so that electricity rates may also go down. A yellow alert means available supply is not enough to meet demand, which may lead distribution utilities to implement manual load dropping or rotational power interruptions. Based on the latest data, MORE Power recorded around 428,308.60 kWh in power losses from May 13 to June, affecting 177,727 consumers. NGCP said the tight supply situation in the Visayas was caused by the outage of three major coal-fired power plants: Units 1 and 2 of Aboitiz Power Therma Visayas Inc., which have a capacity of 169 MW each, and Panay Energy Development Corporation (P...

SM Supermalls is bringing more giant-sized fun, immersive experiences, and memorable moments to communities across the Visayas and Palawan with the expansion of the SM Giant Squad to SM City Iloilo, SM City Roxas, SM City Bacolod, and SM City Puerto Princesa. As part of SM Supermalls' commitment to creating meaningful and engaging experiences for Filipino families, the country's most loved mall continues to grow its roster of larger-than-life characters designed to inspire fun, discovery, and community connection. Through the Giant Squad, mallgoers can enjoy more shareable moments and "Gala to the Max" experiences that make every visit more exciting and memorable. Leading the newest wave of Giant Squad characters is Lilo, the Lovable Bear of SM City Iloilo. Innovative, warm, and always bringing people together, Lilo inspires exciting adventures and unforgettable moments for mallgoers. At SM City Roxas, Roxy, the Bubbly Octopus, brings playful energy and endless surpri...

Rooted in a deep appreciation for Iloilo’s rich sports heritage and driven by a vision for the future, Filinvest Land, in partnership with the Philippine Football Federation, officially broke ground on the Iloilo Centrale Football Pitch. Located right at the heart of the township, this 9-a-side football pitch marks a major milestone in reintroducing Iloilo Centrale as a vibrant, lifestyle-driven destination.   Representatives from the Municipality of Leganes, the Philippine Football Federation, and Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) gather for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Iloilo Centrale Football Field. More than a ceremonial launch, the groundbreaking highlights the township’s vision of building an integrated, future-ready community that promotes active, modern living. Inspired by legendary football stories of passion, perseverance, and humble beginnings, this initiative reflects a fierce commitment to preparing and empowering the next generation of Ilonggo athletes.   Sports In...