ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

ILOILO City – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Iloilo Chapter, Inc. (PCCI-Iloilo) is set to host Iloilo Business Week 2023 on October 14-20.  Now on its second year, the Iloilo Business Week 2023 will be underscored with a series of events and activities that will showcase the flourishing business sector and economic opportunities in the City and Province of Iloilo. The Iloilo Business Week will kick-off with the Department of Trade and Industry Iloilo’s Artesanias de Iloilo at SM City Iloilo on October 14-15. This trade fair features local crafts and flavors of Ilonggo MSMEs.  PCCI-Iloilo is putting the spotlight to local entrepreneurs with the launching of Businesserye and Ilonggo Entrepreneur Awards 2023 on October 16. Businesserye is an online series that feature the inspiring success stories of Ilonggo MSMEs. Meanwhile, the Ilonggo Entrepreneur Awards is intended to honor outstanding Ilonggo entrepreneurs.  As part of its advocacy in teaching aspiring ...

It’s October, and it only means one thing at SM-SuperMonth! Suit up for some super-sized deals, treats, and fun as SM celebrates its 65th anniversary.  Check out the month-long festivities filled with spectacular activities, immersive attractions, and unforgettable experiences that will leave you thrilled and excited. SM lights up the sky with Super Blue Illumination Signaling the start of SM’s 65th celebration, key malls and iconic landmarks will bathe in a brilliant shade of blue starting October 1. All Blued Up - SM Mall of Asia, SM Seaside Cebu, SM Aura Premiere and SM North EDSA A sight to behold and an event to watch out for, the Super Blue Illumination is a captivating display of dazzling lights that signify SM’s enduring legacy and commitment to bringing fun, awesome, and memorable malling experiences for over six decades. Bluer than Blue - SM Megamall and Mega Tower, SM Baguio Skyranch, SM Lanang Premiere, SM Makati It’s a shopper’s paradise with Super Buy 1 Get 1 Deals Oc...

Three exhibitions on printmaking to open simultaneously in celebration of ‘National Museums and Galleries Month’ MANDURRIAO, Iloilo City, October 6, 2023 — To the average person, printmaking is both familiar and unfamiliar: while the art itself is something they have likely seen at least once, the process of creation isn’t always as well known. To bring this contemporary art form closer to Filipinos, the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) opens to the public its last major show for 2023: Proven and Printed: ILOMOCA Print Festival 2023. Opening on October 7 to coincide with the “Museums and Galleries Month,” Proven and Printed: ILOMOCA Print Festival 2023 is headlined by three exhibitions focusing on this practice: CCP@ILOMOCA: Potential, Potency, and Women Printmakers Second Floor Galleries (Runs until March 2024) This exhibition features a selection of prints from the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) 21st Century Art Museum (21AM) Collection by female artists Ileana ...

Brace yourselves, book lovers! After two successful event runs in Manila and Cebu, Big Bad Wolf will be bringing the World’s Biggest Book Sale to Iloilo!  This will mark the first time Big Bad Wolf hosts its Book Sale in the City of Love. Spanning nine (9) days, from October 13 to 22, it promises to deliver the grandest book sale experience to the residents of Iloilo and nearby cities. With over two million books up for grabs, residents of Iloilo and nearby cities can enjoy exclusive deals, promos, giveaways, and discounts of up to 95% off on selected books.  Big Bad Wolf’s roster of literary reads will include bestsellers, must-read classics, contemporary fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, cookbooks, design books, architecture books, thrillers, young adult titles, and children’s books, making it the perfect reading destination for all ages! Here are the events details at a glance: WHAT The Greatest Event - Big Bad Wolf Book Sale WHEN October 13 to 22, 2023 from 10:00 ...

2GO, the Philippines' largest sea travel transportation solutions provider and a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation, is thrilled to unveil its sea travel movement, #ShipNatinTo. With an unwavering commitment to enhancing the passenger experience at sea, 2GO brings an exciting array of upgrades and initiatives that continue to elevate the convenience and excitement of sea travel. Brewing with new offerings and scaling experience 2GO proudly introduces Café 2GO, an onboard café available on all ships, offering signature coffee blends that redefine the sea journey experience.  Café 2GO opens in 2GO ships with freshly brewed original blends.    This novel locale merges the charm of a traditional café with the tranquility of the open sea, featuring a diverse menu of snacks, including sandwiches, pastas, and breakfast meals, complementing your favorite coffee. Indulge in beloved coffee blends alongside Filipino pasalubong favorites like Goldilocks and Brownies Unlimited, ...

 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 Dire...

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, addi...