4 10 713 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Iloilo Provincial Health Office continues to promote responsible pet ownership. It urges pet owners to vaccinate their pets against rabies, secure them to prevent escape, and provide proper care including food and vitamins. The Iloilo Provincial Health Office continues to promote responsible pet ownership. It urges pet owners to vaccinate their pets against rabies, secure them to prevent escape, and provide proper care including food and vitamins. ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reports a significant shortage of rabies vaccines for humans due to a surge in animal bite incidents. Between 2021 and 2023, animal bite cases have steadily increased, with 40,183 in 2021, 46,308 in 2022, and a sharp rise to 72,805 in 2023. As of the first quarter of this year, 14,632 patients sought rabies vaccination after animal bites, mostly from dogs and cats, at the 17 Animal Bite Treatment Centers (ABTCs) and 13 district hospitals across the province. “The vaccines allocated to our centers and hospitals will never be sufficient. The demand far exceeds our supply,” explained Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, head of the IPHO. Rabies is a deadly virus transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, typically through bites. Symptoms in humans include fever, headache, excessive salivation, muscle spasms, paralysis, and mental confusion, leading to death if untreated. Prevention involves immediate cleansing of the wound, vaccination of pets, and prompt medical care including vaccination after exposure. The provincial government allocated P5 million earlier this year for purchasing rabies vaccines, which were quickly depleted. An additional P3.5 million has been spent on more vaccines, which are still expected to arrive. As of now, the health units are using 1,500 vials donated by the Department of Health (DOH) on June 6, 2024, but these are also nearing depletion. Dr. Rodney Labis, chief of the IPHO-Health Service Delivery Division, cited the rapid consumption of vaccines, “Even the newly procured vaccines won’t be enough due to the rising number of patients accessing our ABTCs.” To address this concern, the IPHO is lobbying the 43 local government units (LGUs) and district hospitals to procure additional vaccines for better coverage. “We are already foreseeing a shortage due to the high number of dog bites,” added Labis. From January 1 to June 8, 2024, Iloilo recorded three rabies-related deaths, a 50 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. The cases originated from Pototan, Dumangas, and Alimodian. Amid this vaccine shortage, the IPHO promotes responsible pet ownership and the enforcement of local ordinances to reduce animal bite incidents and the subsequent demand for vaccines. Quiñon urged pet owners to vaccinate their pets against rabies, secure them to prevent escape, and provide proper care including food and vitamins. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has instructed the IPHO to prepare for these challenges, indicating plans to address the issue in the upcoming supplemental budget. He also emphasized the need to clarify the target beneficiaries of the rabies vaccine, as the resources are not sufficient to cover the entire population. Additionally, coordination with national agencies such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to seek further assistance./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, June 21). Bite cases rise, vaccine dips; Iloilo Province scrambles to boost supply of anti-rabies vaccines. Panay News, 4 & 15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bite cases rise, vaccine dips : Iloilo Province scrambles to boost supply of anti-rabies vaccines Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reports a significant shortage of rabies vaccines for humans due to a surge in animal bite incidents. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/bite-cases-rise-vaccine-dips-iloilo-province-scrambles-to-boost-supply-of-anti-rabies-vaccines/">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 21, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Vaccines Rabies Iloilo Provincial Health Office Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ANTIQUE seems to be closer to the heart of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. than Iloilo. As a matter of fact, the upgrade of Antique airport, named after the late assassinated former governor Evelio “Beloy” Javier, a critic of the President’s late father, former President Marcos Sr., will reportedly commence this month with no less than President Marcos Jr. himself giving the green light during his recent visit in Antique. The repair of the more sophisticated and more important Iloilo International Airport, on the other hand, will start in November, or four months after the upgrade in the Antique airport was scheduled to start. Not only that. The scraggy Antique airport, not operational for awhile due to lack of passengers from Manila to the capital municipality San Jose de Buenavista, pales in comparison to the Iloilo International Airport yet, its upgrade is reportedly estimated to cost some P500 million. The budget for Iloilo International Airport’s repair? P190 million, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), which has established an accelerated timeframe for utilizing the allocated fund. According to CAAP’s timeframe, the initiative plans to add two new escalators while replacing two existing ones, upgrade Flight Information Display Systems, a private automatic branch exchange system, fire detection and alarm systems, gang chairs, and one elevator to improve the passenger terminal building, and install three chillers for a total of P190 million. The total amount in Iloilo airport is some P310 million shy of the total budget of P500 million appropriated for Antique airport. ADVERTISEMENT If our mathematics is right, the disparity in the budget reflects the level of favoritism and, to some extent, politics that continue to bedevil the priorities of this administration in the infrastructure and tourism projects. But wait a minute. Didn’t Mr. Marcos Jr. lose both in Antique and Iloilo to former Vice President Leni Robredo in the 2022 presidential election? Robredo drubbed Marcos Jr. in Antique 142,663 or 44.73 percent to 115,027 or 36.07 percent. Marcos Jr.’s campaigner in Antique, Senator Loren Legarda, who topped the Antique senatorial contest with 231,832, failed to give Mr. Marcos Jr. a victory despite her influence and popularity as former Antique representative. In Iloilo, the bailiwick of former senator Franklin “Frank” Drilon, Robredo steamrolled Marcos Jr. by 728,781 votes or 54.81 percent to 459,261 or 34.54 percent. -o0o- FIVE years ago, during the oath-taking of newly elected local officials attended by then Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza and billionaire industrialist Enrique Razon, Iloilo Governor Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. vowed to serve the province of Iloilo based on “social justice” in a speech. We expect the governor to give the Ilonggos an appraisal on how far he has gone in the implementation of “social justice” in Iloilo Province. Let’a hope his political marriage with President Marcos Jr. won’t ebb into “social injustice” for the Ilonggos. Social justice is originally a Catholic term, first used about 1840 for a new kind of virtue (or habit) necessary for post-agrarian societies. The term has been bent by secular “progressive” thinkers to mean uniform state distribution of society’s advantages and disadvantages. It is really the capacity to organize with others to accomplish ends that benefit the whole community. According to the United Nations, “Social justice may be broadly understood as the fair and compassionate distribution of the fruits of economic growth.” Social justice refers to a concept in which equity or justice is achieved in every aspect of society rather than in only some aspects or for some people. A world organized around social justice principles affords individuals and groups fair treatment as well as an impartial share or distribution of the advantages and disadvantages within a society. Formal definitions for social justice vary in wording, but there are commonalities among them. 1. Equal rights 2. Equal opportunity and 3. Equal treatment Citation Citation of the article Vidal, A. P. (2004, July 1). What’s Marcos Jr.’s airport priority? Iloilo or Antique? Daily Guardian, 4. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource What’s Marcos Jr.’s airport priority? Iloilo or Antique? Description An account of the resource ANTIQUE seems to be closer to the heart of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. than Iloilo. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Vidal, Alex P. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/whats-marcos-jr-s-airport-priority-iloilo-or-antique/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Guardian</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Daily Guardian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 2, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Airports Antique (Province) Iloilo International Airport Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Artists Boy Masculino (b. 1960) and Ric Isiderio (b. 1961), both from Oton were part of the early wave of art revival in Iloilo that began in the mid1970s and continued through the 1980s. Their recent two-person solo exhibition in Oval Art Gallery attests to their undiminished fervor for creating art despite the passage of time. Their exhibition collectively titled Face to Face are subtitled Ulan-Init for Masculino’s sculpture collection, and Tinta for Isiderio’s drawings and paintings. Like many Ilonggo artists, these two artists enrolled in non-art programs after high school. Masculino studied Architecture at University of San Agustin. Isiderio finished Architectural Drafting at Iloilo School of Arts and Trades, now Iloilo Science and Technology University. While mainly relying on their innate creativity and imagination, the professional training of Masculino and Isiderio had prepared and enriched the direction that they have individually pursued in the visual arts. While he has proven his proficiency a painter and has successfully worked in textiles and threads, Masculino is at his best in three-dimensional artworks. This is probably an impact of his Architecture education. Masculino’s sculptures demonstrate not his only ample grasp of the technique or process of transforming materials into art pieces, they also attest to the range of his fertile imagination. His process of upcycling scraps to create art is similar to what the late Rey Paz Contreras had done but the comparison stops there. Masculino finds excitement in converting and combining refuse – drift wood, metal junk and such things – to create sculpture that are re-creations of nature. Three recent works stood out in this exhibit. Tuko (2024) made from a large driftwood – 76 inches long – hugging the gallery’s white wall impresses and scares at once. The affective character of this sculpture is a reminder that real house geckos are docile but can bite hard when they are troubled. By retaining most of the original parts of the driftwood, Masculino created a mutant organism that brings to mind the experiments of scientists to modify animals and plants in a bid to push the boundaries of knowledge and technology as well as their own expertise. Another sculpture by Masculino titled Tampisaw sa Linaw (2024) made from metal scraps and throw-away rubber doll’s head resembling a swimming swan would fit well in a Tim Burton fantasy movie. The designs on the discarded spade that make up the tail, the butterfly-like brass wings with their finely embossed details, and the aluminum sepals circling the neck complete the dainty details of the swan-like figure. Unlike Tuko which can be menacing due to its sheer size, the overall grace of Tampisaw sa Linaw entices and invites scrutiny that culminates in bewilderment as Masculino’s winged creature can only figure in an incongruous dream. A piece of acacia wood looking like a slice of watermelon – a waste product of cutting trees using a chainsaw – was harnessed to make the sculpture Dugos Ka Kabuhi (2024). The title is baffling. Is it asserting that life is the nectar itself? Or is it suggesting that something, albeit unnamed, is the nectar of life? But it is not farfetched to think that the polysemous title was not deliberate because the sculpture itself that resembles a bee is actually also a magazine or document rack. To contrive that function, Masculino’s extra-legged bee is upturned. The position is not unusual for real bees but it is not commonly perceived. This attests to the artist’s trait as a keen observer of nature. Masculino used a wild pig’s curved pointed tooth as his bee’s stinger thereby not forgetting to reinforce the thought of danger and potential pain that bees can cause. Its wings were fashioned also from sheets of brass with embossed flower designs, another clever associative feature that finely reiterates the function of real bees in the scheme of things in the environment. As final touches of details to the piece, Masculino nailed small brass appliques to deck the insect’s body. These looked in every way like ornaments on carrozas of saints in church processions. In this work alone, the convergence of factors that influence an artist in his creation are uncovered – language, nature, religion, philosophy, custom etc. Armed with the discipline instilled by drawing exercises in drafting architectural plans, Isiderio’s involvement in the visual arts started when he drew illustrations for the local magazine Yuhum while teaching in ISAT in the 1980s. Then he moved to Manila to join the fray of artists who were into graphic novels and stories illustration in the 1990s. Isiderio’s works were included in several illustrated publications of Atlas Publishing – one of the more prolific producers of illustrated short stories and novels in Tagalog. Later he found employment in Saudi Arabia as a draftsman. Upon returning home after several years of working abroad, Isiderio has restarted his visual art. He has joined several group exhibitions with his paintings that are a continuation of his considerable years spent in the comics industry. In this exhibit, Isiderio seems determined to recover to his bearings as a visual artist working on the genre he is familiar with and had excelled in. As if to test if he still possessed his abilities in drawing, on a panel in his section of the gallery are pen and ink recreations of one of the illustrated short stories he was part of in the heydays of comics in the Philippines. They also serve as an introduction to Isiderio – an Ilonggo who had made a name for himself during the peak of local comics illustration. On another panel, hangs Komiks (2024, acrylic on canvas). The work was painted to appear like pages from an illustrated stories magazine. While it shows the artist’s adept handling of the acrylic medium which he has never extensively used as an illustrator, the work also intimates the possible direction Isiderio’s visual art may move towards. Unknown to many, Isiderio did not only illustrate the stories penned by someone else; he also had created stories and illustrated them himself. Isiderio will likely be taken as a committed artist if he does not veer away from works like Komiks that highlight narrativity. True, they will surely have affinities with what Roy Lichtenstein did and yet they will altogether be unlike what Lichtenstein did. As it were, the comics-inspired art of Lichtenstein was monofocal. Isiderio, in Komiks, seems to prefer montages and bares his horror vacui aesthetics – the lasting effects of years of comics illustration and storytelling. The genre is largely unexplored and expanded as fine art. One innovation was done by Brenda Fajardo who before her popular tarot card series, handwrote, in cursive writing, several Philippine lore and legends and illustrated these in her personal style of naïve figuration. Isiderio’s skill at design and stylized figure drawing are manifest in works without overt narratives or dialogue balloons – Hangaway, Binukot, Batalya Labaw Dunggon/Saragnayan, and Hutik – all acrylic on canvas and done this year. In these pieces, Isiderio is more restrained, filling his canvases with just enough details, sometimes irrelevant to the main subject, to create a well-balanced composition. His mastery at simulating movement which is indispensable in creating illustrations for comics magazines also comes to the fore. However, it is ironic that the absence of written narratives and speech balloons have reduced these works to mere illustrations more so when their titles are verified. No doubt, they are well-made but they tend to be decorative. Komiks that deliberately suggests a story has greater weight as fine art. Art is about giving new dimensions or introducing new values to what is existent or what has been done. The art that these two Ogtonganons are doing may not be totally new but what Masculino has been contributing and what Isiderio is poised to contribute to their respective preferred art genres is something quite Filipino, if not exclusively very Ilonggo. Oval Art Gallery, an artist-run space, located in Brgy Bita Sur, Oton was established in 2023 by the Ogtonganon Visual Arts League. Citation Citation of the article Genodepa, M. (2024, July 1). Two artists, face to face at Oval Art Gallery, Oton. Daily Guardian, P10. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Two artists, face to face at Oval Art Gallery, Oton Description An account of the resource Artists Boy Masculino (b. 1960) and Ric Isiderio (b. 1961), both from Oton were part of the early wave of art revival in Iloilo that began in the mid1970s and continued through the 1980s. Their recent two-person solo exhibition in Oval Art Gallery attests to their undiminished fervor for creating art despite the passage of time. Their exhibition collectively titled Face to Face are subtitled Ulan-Init for Masculino’s sculpture collection, and Tinta for Isiderio’s drawings and paintings. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Genodepa, Martin Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/two-artists-face-to-face-at-oval-art-gallery-oton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Guardian</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Daily Guardian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 1, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Artists Art Artists Oton Oval Art Gallery Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Iloilo festivals dominated this year’s Aliwan Fiesta Streetdance Competition, held on June 29 in Pasay City. The Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City, represented by Tribu Pan-ay, secured a back-to-back victory as the grand champion, marking its 8th championship win.  In addition to the main award, the Dinagyang Festival clinched the Best Costume award and emerged as the champion for the Tugtog ng Aliwan, held on June 27. They also received the Bingo Plus Award. Meanwhile, the Tultugan Festival of Maasin, Iloilo, secured second place in both the street dance competition and Tugtog ng Aliwan. The festival also won the Best Musical Accompaniment award. The Tultugan Festival celebrates the municipality’s abundant bamboo supply, particularly the “kawayan tinik” variety. Performers creatively incorporate bamboo into their props, costumes, and instruments. The Dinagyang Festival took home a P1.5 million cash prize, while the Tultugan Festival earned P750,000 in prize money. Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI) Artistic Director Eric Divinagracia shared the concept behind Dinagyang’s winning performance, explaining it revolved around the Ilonggos’ strong devotion to Sto. Niño. “Our performance features many elements, impressive props, and elaborate sets, but these do not overwhelm the dagyang, our dance; the essence of the festival remains. [This is] all for Sto. Niño. The story develops from the discovery of Panay to Dinagyang, showcasing our strong devotion,” Divinagracia said. IFFI President Allan Ryan Tan lauded the performers. “Since day one, I have attended their practice, and I have seen how much they have progressed each day. Today’s performance was full of surprises and energy. I am proud of our tribe’s performance,” he said. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. extended his congratulations to Mayor Jerry Treñas of Iloilo City and Mayor Francis Amboy of Maasin, Iloilo, praising their leadership in promoting cultural heritage through these renowned festivals. “I am immensely proud of Mayor Treñas and Mayor Amboy for their exceptional stewardship. These festivals not only highlight Iloilo’s vibrant culture but also strengthen our community bonds,” Defensor remarked. Mayor Treñas celebrated Iloilo’s achievements, expressing pride in the community’s dedication and the festivals’ national recognition. “Iloilo has reigned supreme at the Aliwan Fiesta. We are incredibly proud of Dinagyang and Tultugan. This achievement showcases our culture and heritage on the national stage with unparalleled passion and grace,” he said. He further emphasized Dinagyang’s potential for international recognition, noting its eight championships as the country’s best festival. He expressed gratitude to everyone involved, especially the Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc., and Fort San Pedro National High School. “Let us continue to celebrate our cultural heritage and strive for excellence in all our endeavors.” Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School won the championship crown in the Tribes Competition, while the Tultugan Festival claimed victory in the “Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan” during the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival last January 28. The Aliwan Fiesta brings together the best festivals from across the country, celebrating the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage. This year’s competition featured 15 festivals, each showcasing unique traditions and stories. Citation Citation of the article Oladive, M. A. (2024, July 1). ' All for Sto. Nino' : Iloilo festivals triumph at Aliwan Fiesta 2024. Daily Guardian, 1-11. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'All for Sto. Nino' : Iloilo festivals triumph at Aliwan Fiesta 2024 Description An account of the resource Iloilo festivals dominated this year's Aliwan Fiesta Streetdance Competition, held on June 29 in Pasay City. The Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City, represented by Tribu Pan-ay, secured a back-to-back victory as the grand champion, marking its 8th championship win. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Olavide, Mariela Angella Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Daily Guardian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 1, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/all-for-sto-nino-iloilo-festivals-triumph-at-aliwan-fiesta-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Guardian</a><a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/all-for-sto-nino-iloilo-festivals-triumph-at-aliwan-fiesta-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> Subject The topic of the resource Festivals Aliwan Fiesta Dinagyang Festival Festivals Maasin Tultugan Festival Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Iloilo champion in Independence Day parade By Ime Sornito -Friday, June 14, 2024 Iloilo Province’s entry to the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” at Rizal Park in Manila on June 12 was a float showcasing the “Cry of Santa Barbara”, a significant moment in Philippine history that saw the establishment of the Revolutionary Government of the Visayas on November 17, 1898 and the first raising of the Philippine flag outside Luzon – at the Santa Barbara plaza. ILOILO CAPITOL PHOTO Iloilo Province’s entry to the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” at Rizal Park in Manila on June 12 was a float showcasing the “Cry of Santa Barbara”, a significant moment in Philippine history that saw the establishment of the Revolutionary Government of the Visayas on November 17, 1898 and the first raising of the Philippine flag outside Luzon – at the Santa Barbara plaza. ILOILO CAPITOL PHOTO ILOILO – The province’s float was declared the champion in the “historical float category” of the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” contest at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila as part of June 12’s 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration. “We are again proud Ilonggos, but most importantly proud to be Filipinos,” said Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. He formed a committee to plan, design, and execute the float. The members included architects Glene Rose Sesbreño and Ian Peter Lama, and Engineer Jeb A. Escarilla. The float showcased the “Cry of Santa Barbara” – a pivotal moment in Philippine history. The Revolutionary Government of the Visayas was inaugurated on November 17, 1898, signifying the unity and determination of the Visayans in the struggle against Spanish colonial rule. This moment was also the first time that the Philippine flag was raised outside Luzon – at the Santa Barbara plaza. The float featured the Santa Barbara Church and convent located at the town plaza, symbols of Iloilo’s rich historical and cultural heritage. It conveyed the message of unity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of freedom. Governor Defensor said Iloilo’s participation in the Independence Day celebration was a show of support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration. With him at the parade were, among others, 20 Iloilo mayors, including Mayor Dennis Superficial of Santa Barbara. Mayor Superficial expressed his delight at the Iloilo float’s victory, and also cited the performance of the Kahilwayan tribe from Santa Barbara which accompanied the float. The float parade saw 10 local government units (LGUs) competing. Alongside Iloilo were floats with representations of the Cry of Candon (Ilocos Sur), Tres de Abril Revolt (Cebu), Battle of Alapan (Cavite), Establishment of the Negros Republic (Negros), First Flag Hoisting in Mindanao (Surigao del Norte), Siege of Fort Pilar (Zamboanga), Lowering of Spanish Flag in Jolo (Sulu), Siege of Baler (Aurora), and the Founding of the First Philippine Republic (Bulacan). In addition to Iloilo’s float, the Department of Foreign Affairs’ float was recognized as the champion in the Original Agencies and Branches of the Philippine Government Category. Both winning floats received a cash prize of P1 million each. The highlight of the 126th Independence Day celebration at Rizal Park was the flag-raising ceremony attended by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his family, Cabinet secretaries, senators, congressmen, and other government officials./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, June 14) Iloilo champion in Independence Day parade. Panay News P2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo champion in Independence Day parade Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The province’s float was declared the champion in the “historical float category” of the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” contest at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila as part of June 12’s 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-champion-in-independence-day-parade/#:~:text=ILOILO%20%E2%80%93%20The%20province's%20float%20was,126th%20Philippine%20Independence%20Day%20celebration." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 14 , 2024 Language A language of the resource English Independence Day Parada ng Kalayaan Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Iloilo champion in Independence Day parade By Ime Sornito -Friday, June 14, 2024 Iloilo Province’s entry to the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” at Rizal Park in Manila on June 12 was a float showcasing the “Cry of Santa Barbara”, a significant moment in Philippine history that saw the establishment of the Revolutionary Government of the Visayas on November 17, 1898 and the first raising of the Philippine flag outside Luzon – at the Santa Barbara plaza. ILOILO CAPITOL PHOTO Iloilo Province’s entry to the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” at Rizal Park in Manila on June 12 was a float showcasing the “Cry of Santa Barbara”, a significant moment in Philippine history that saw the establishment of the Revolutionary Government of the Visayas on November 17, 1898 and the first raising of the Philippine flag outside Luzon – at the Santa Barbara plaza. ILOILO CAPITOL PHOTO ILOILO – The province’s float was declared the champion in the “historical float category” of the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” contest at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila as part of June 12’s 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration. “We are again proud Ilonggos, but most importantly proud to be Filipinos,” said Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. He formed a committee to plan, design, and execute the float. The members included architects Glene Rose Sesbreño and Ian Peter Lama, and Engineer Jeb A. Escarilla. The float showcased the “Cry of Santa Barbara” – a pivotal moment in Philippine history. The Revolutionary Government of the Visayas was inaugurated on November 17, 1898, signifying the unity and determination of the Visayans in the struggle against Spanish colonial rule. This moment was also the first time that the Philippine flag was raised outside Luzon – at the Santa Barbara plaza. The float featured the Santa Barbara Church and convent located at the town plaza, symbols of Iloilo’s rich historical and cultural heritage. It conveyed the message of unity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of freedom. Governor Defensor said Iloilo’s participation in the Independence Day celebration was a show of support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration. With him at the parade were, among others, 20 Iloilo mayors, including Mayor Dennis Superficial of Santa Barbara. Mayor Superficial expressed his delight at the Iloilo float’s victory, and also cited the performance of the Kahilwayan tribe from Santa Barbara which accompanied the float. The float parade saw 10 local government units (LGUs) competing. Alongside Iloilo were floats with representations of the Cry of Candon (Ilocos Sur), Tres de Abril Revolt (Cebu), Battle of Alapan (Cavite), Establishment of the Negros Republic (Negros), First Flag Hoisting in Mindanao (Surigao del Norte), Siege of Fort Pilar (Zamboanga), Lowering of Spanish Flag in Jolo (Sulu), Siege of Baler (Aurora), and the Founding of the First Philippine Republic (Bulacan). In addition to Iloilo’s float, the Department of Foreign Affairs’ float was recognized as the champion in the Original Agencies and Branches of the Philippine Government Category. Both winning floats received a cash prize of P1 million each. The highlight of the 126th Independence Day celebration at Rizal Park was the flag-raising ceremony attended by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his family, Cabinet secretaries, senators, congressmen, and other government officials./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, June 14). Iloilo champion in Independence Day parade. Panay News, P2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo champion in Independence Day parade Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The province’s float was declared the champion in the “historical float category” of the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” contest at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila as part of June 12’s 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-champion-in-independence-day-parade/#:~:text=ILOILO%20%E2%80%93%20The%20province's%20float%20was,126th%20Philippine%20Independence%20Day%20celebration." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News Inc.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 14, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Inc. Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Embark on a gastronomic journey through Iloilo’s finest flavors as the highly anticipated NAMIT! Festival kicks off today, April 22, marking its fourth year of celebrating the region’s vibrant culinary scene. The event is in line with Presidential Proclamation No. 469 from 2018, which designates April as Filipino Food Month, a time to appreciate and preserve the nation’s rich culinary heritage. Running until April 24, the three-day food extravaganza is set to delight food enthusiasts and cultural aficionados alike, staying true to its name, “Namit”, which derived from the Hiligaynon term “manamit” or “kanamit,” meaning “delicious”. The event takes place at SM City Iloilo North Point wing fronting Pan de Manila. Launched by the Iloilo Provincial Government through the Provincial Culture, Arts, History, and Tourism Office in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Region VI and SM City Iloilo, the annual event is an invitation for food lovers to explore the unique aromas and flavors of the province’s diverse regional traditions. The initiative aligns with a broader trend in food tourism, attracting travelers who seek not only historical and natural attractions but also the distinct gastronomic experiences that the province has to offer. This year’s festival features traditional dishes and native culinary practices from various towns across Iloilo, offering attendees an opportunity to savor its authentic flavors. The festivities’ lineup begins with culinary delights from Balasan, starting at 1:30 p.m. on its first day, featuring Ginat-an nga Palaypay, Tambalang nga Dahon sang Abalong, and Adobo nga Puyoy. On Day 2, April 23, the festival will present Linabugan nga Bisaya nga Manok at 11:30 a.m., with Pako-Pako Salad and Sinapid nga Mais from Calinog following at 1:30 p.m. The final day will highlight Tinagbakan nga Bisaya nga Manok from Lambunao, and a cooking contest featuring Apan-Apan and Turon at 1:30 p.m. In addition to these dishes, festival-goers can also enjoy daily food demonstrations, cooking contests, and interactive sessions. Beyond its culinary offerings, NAMIT! Festival also serves as a platform for preserving and promoting Iloilo’s cultural heritage. It seeks to foster a deeper appreciation for the region’s rich cultural tapestry and the values that define Ilonggo identity. Citation Citation of the article <div class="csl-bib-body"> <div class="csl-entry">Oladive, M.A. (2024, April 21). NAMIT! Festival returns for its 4th year. <i>Daily Guardian</i>. https://dailyguardian.com.ph/namit-festival-returns-for-its-4th-year/</div> </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Namit! Festival returns for its 4th year Description An account of the resource Embark on a gastronomic journey through Iloilo’s finest flavors as the highly anticipated NAMIT! Festival kicks off today, April 22, marking its fourth year of celebrating the region’s vibrant culinary scene. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oladive, Mariela Angella Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/namit-festival-returns-for-its-4th-year/#:~:text=Festival%20kicks%20off%20today%2C%20April,the%20nation's%20rich%20culinary%20heritage." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Guardian</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Daily Guardian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 22, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Festivals Food Ilonggo Food Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is set to deploy additional medical personnel to Badiangan town this week to address rising dengue cases, particularly in Barangay Odiongan which recorded 15 cases and two fatalities last week. Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, IPHO head, emphasized the need to focus on case management. More doctors and medical technologists will support existing efforts, especially in accommodating individuals seeking consultations. While a team was sent to Barangay Odiongan last week, its services were limited to Tuesday through Thursday. Quiñon emphasized the need for a daily medical team presence to ensure comprehensive care. “Just to ensure nobody will be missed,” Quiñon told Panay News. Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, chief of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office, says the deployed medical team will remain in Barangay Odiongan, Badiangan until there are no more reported dengue cases. ILOILO PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE PHOTO Dengue can be life-threatening and typically manifests with a sudden high fever reaching 104 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by at least two of the following symptoms: severe headache, persistent nausea or vomiting, swollen glands, muscle and joint pains, pain behind the eyes, and red spots or patches on the skin. The medical team from IPHO will remain in Barangay Odiongan until there are no more reported cases of dengue. On June 6, an IPHO team visited Badiangan, specifically Barangay Odiongan, to conduct site inspection in response to the clustering of dengue cases there. The dengue virus is spread to people through mosquito bites, and a person can be infected with dengue multiple times. Dengue mosquitoes are day-biting and thrive and reproduce in clean, stagnant water. Quiñon urged the community to join the 4S strategy against dengue: search and destroy mosquito breeding sites, take self-protection measures, seek early treatment, and support fogging or spraying in hotspot areas. “Please cooperate. Many mosquitoes are now infected with dengue, and your family could be next,” Quiñon said. She also encouraged everyone in Badiangan, especially in Barangay Odiongan, to wear protective clothing to avoid mosquito bites and to visit health facilities if any signs or symptoms of dengue appear. Also on June 6, Mayor Suzette Mamon issued Executive Order (EO) No. 040, which mandates a massive anti-dengue drive throughout the municipality. Here are the specific orders in the EO: * for Punong Barangays to mobilize a clean-up drive on individual households with close supervision by members of Barangay Councils, Barangay Health Workers, and other volunteer workers, in coordination with the Municipal Health Office through the midwives assigned in the area. * for Punong Barangays to activate the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in the conduct of the said activities. * The Municipal Health Office Team lead by the Municipal Health Officer, together with the midwife assigned in the clustered barangay, Barangays Health Workers, Day Care Workers, and other volunteer workers must conduct sanitary health inspection and dengue symptoms monitoring in households. * Misting for individual households will be conducted both to contain the spread of dengue cases and as a preventive measure. Fogging of specific areas will be done, provided social preparation and health protocols shall be strictly complied. * Community and household clean-up shall be conducted continuously at 4 p.m. every Friday under the close monitoring of the respective Punong Barangays, and the Municipal Health Office through the Sanitary Inspector and Midwife assigned to clustered barangay/s. Badiangan declared a dengue outbreak on May 30 due to the sharp rise cases. As of last week, it recorded 37 cases with two deaths. Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. I. (2024, June 10). Comprehensive Care: Badiangan battles dengue with reinforced medical response outbreak. Panay News, 1-15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Comprehensive care: Badiangan battles dengue with reinforced medical response outbreak Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is set to deploy additional medical personnel to Badiangan town this week to address rising dengue cases, particularly in Barangay Odiongan which recorded 15 cases and two fatalities last week. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/comprehensive-care-badiangan-battles-dengue-with-reinforced-medical-response-outbreak/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 10, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Dengue Badiangan Iloilo Provincial Health Office Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO CITY-The city government has repossessed donated furniture and equipment from Museo Iloilo. Mayor Jerry Treñas confirmed that the donation made by the administration of Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog was taken away by the city government. The donation was revoked two weeks after the Treñas administration evicted the Department of Public Works and Highways-Iloilo City from city government land and cancelled seven DPWH projects. The furniture and equipment, Treñas said, belong to the city government and public funds cannot be used by a private entity such as Museo Iloilo. Reclaimed last June 7 and June 10 were 100 chairs, three airconditioners, steel cabinets, closed-circuit television units, a vacuum cleaner, ladder, and the glass-panel door. The museum is operated by the Iloilo Cultural Research Foundation Inc. The president is Gina Sarabia-Espinosa, the sister-in-law of Treñas and the wife of former Mayor Jose Espinosa III. Treñas defeated his brother-in-law Espinosa for mayor in the 2019 elections. The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) of the Department of Tourism (DOT) is the owner of the museum's structure. Citation Citation of the article Yap, T. (June 25, 2024). Iloilo City gov't takes back museum donation. <em>Manila Bulletin</em>, 5. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo City gov't takes back museum donation Description An account of the resource ILOILO CITY - The city government has repossessed donated furniture and equipment from Museo Iloilo. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yap, Tara Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://mb.com.ph/2024/6/23/iloilo-city-government-repossesses-museum-donation">Manila Bulletin</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Manila Bulletin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 7, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Museums Museo Iloilo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Iloilo City, a highly urbanized city in the Visayas, continues to be one of the safest places in the country. Colonel Joeresty Coronica, Iloilo City police chief, made the assurance following a recent report by collaborative online database Numbeo that cited the city as among the top 10 cities with the highest crime index in Southeast Asia. Coronica emphasized that the actual numbers tell a different story. Numbeo reported that Iloilo City’s crime index is 41.1, the ninth highest in Southeast Asia, following Manila (64.7); Kuala Lumpur (61.8); Phnom Penh (55); Jakarta (52.7); Ho Chi Minh (51.9); Cebu (51.6); and Pattaya (45.1). Bangkok is tenth with 39.8. “The report should be taken with a grain of salt,” Coronica said. He noted that Numbeo is a user-generated database with limitations, and its reliability should be approached with caution. Numbeo’s crime index is based on user perceptions, which often differ from official government statistics. According to Numbeo, the crime index estimates the overall level of crime in a given city or country, categorizing crime levels as follows: very low (below 20), low (20-40), moderate (40-60), high (60-80), and very high (above 80). The Philippine National Police (PNP) categorizes crimes differently by using “index crimes” for eight focus crimes – murder, homicide, rape, physical injury, robbery, theft, motor vehicle theft, and motorcycle theft – and “non-index crimes” for violations of special laws such as illegal gambling and drug offenses. These categories form the peace and order index (POI), while the POI and public safety index (PSI), which includes vehicular accidents and other incidents, make up the total crime volume. The PNP gauges the safety of an area using the average monthly crime rate (AMCR), calculated by dividing the crime volume by the population and multiplying by 100,000. This formula measures the ratio of crime to every 100,000 residents. The PNP typically measures the crime rate over several months to determine the AMCR. For Iloilo City, the AMCR for index crimes from January to May 2020 is 6.41, slightly higher than last year’s 6.0. Including non-index crimes or ICPO’s accomplishments in the campaign against special laws, the AMCR stands at 30.11, up from last year’s 27.85. When all crimes, including traffic incidents, are considered, the AMCR reaches 91.28, an increase from last year’s 70.61, primarily due to a higher number of vehicular incidents reported in the first five months of the year. Coronica also highlighted that the baseline population used to calculate the AMCR is 496,259, the registered population of Iloilo City. However, the city’s daytime or floating population exceeds one million. If the floating population is considered, Iloilo City’s AMCR for index crimes would be even lower, he added. “Somehow, that database is painting a negative picture of Iloilo City that doesn’t represent the true situation,” Coronica said. He also questioned the perception that some Metro Manila cities are safer than Iloilo City. Ultimately, Coronica stressed the importance of relying on studies supported by facts rather than mere perceptions from unknown respondents. Citation Citation of the article Rendon, J. P. (2024, June 11). Iloilo City Remains a Safe Haven. Daily Guardian, 2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo City remains a safe haven Description An account of the resource Iloilo City, a highly urbanized city in the Visayas, continues to be one of the safest places in the country. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rendon, Jennifer P. 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