5 10 713 https://iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/49e1e97885296a67325f2bcebd4a9c2c.pdf ab5a0149616b61a135f2b3312dc09738 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: Features Description An account of the resource Includes features about Iloilo in magazines, books, and other publications 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. 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 55th Anniversary Celebration of Victory Day in Panay, Romblon and Guimaras: March 18, 2000 Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Description An account of the resource Contents: My Leavenworth years (Conclusion) / Col. Remigio T. Octavio -- The Original Victory (Liberation) Day Celebration / Engr. Rodolfo T. Lataquin -- Women in the war Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sixth Military District World War II Veterans Association, Inc. Type The nature or genre of the resource Souvenir Program History https://iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/4c994c8823cc3d201ed6ec89e59154d9.pdf 975b1be5a172fa07e8df44b4384587ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource 56th Anniversary Celebration of Victory Day in Panay, Romblon and Guimaras: March 18, 2001 Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Description An account of the resource Contents: Welcome, America: To the American forces of liberation -- Once a soldier -- A glimpse of the war in Panay or "not in history books" -- The guerrillas in Panay and adjacent islands / Manrico T. Lataquin -- Reflections about Kenkuy: Some vignettes of life about a Filipino war veteran in the United States / Peter Ane Rapista -- "Thank you for our lives": A true story about a wartime rescue of two USAF airmen over Guimaras Island / Engr. Ricardo Hechanova Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sixth Military District World War II Veterans Association, Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Souvenir Program https://iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/5a42bdf3274c7b53f3df63fb335ba29b.pdf 55c704d86e1fba66cc88f77e272408e1 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: Features Description An account of the resource Includes features about Iloilo in magazines, books, and other publications 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. 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 59th Anniversary Celebration of Victory Day in Panay, Romblon and Guimaras: March 18, 2004 Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945 Description An account of the resource Contents: Did you know: Two major battles were fought at Balantang / Eliseo S. Espia -- The great couple of the Panay Guerrilla / Engineer Rodolfo T. Lataquin -- Our pride as Ilonggos Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sixth Military District World War II Veterans Association, Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sponsored by:<br />Province and City of Iloilo<br />Veterans Federation of the Philippines<br />Sixth Military District Veterans Foundation, Inc.<br />Sixth Military District World War II Veterans Association, Inc.<br />Philippine American Veterans - American Legion Phil. Dept. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Souvenir Program History 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 60% COMPLETE: Terminal expansion, new systems underway as P190-M airport rehab nears next phase By Ime Sornito -Wednesday, February 4, 2026 These are the newly operational escalators at the Iloilo International Airport passenger terminal. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines says these are part of the ongoing terminal upgrade aimed at improving passenger convenience and airport efficiency. PHOTO FROM CAAP AREA VI FACEBOOK PAGE These are the newly operational escalators at the Iloilo International Airport passenger terminal. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines says these are part of the ongoing terminal upgrade aimed at improving passenger convenience and airport efficiency. PHOTO FROM CAAP AREA VI FACEBOOK PAGE Discover more ILOILO — The ongoing upgrade of the Iloilo International Airport passenger terminal building in Cabatuan town has reached 60 percent completion, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced, signaling steady progress in a major infrastructure push aimed at improving passenger capacity, comfort, and efficiency. CAAP director general Raul del Rosario said the phased rehabilitation works are being implemented without disrupting airport operations, as part of the government’s nationwide airport modernization program under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “The steady progress of the Iloilo International Airport terminal improvements reflects CAAP’s commitment to providing safer, more efficient, and passenger-friendly airport facilities,” del Rosario said. Discover more Environmental news reporting Nation news reporting Regional historical tours Entertainment section access Dinagyang festival guide Sugar industry investment guide Negros region news Metro Iloilo news Regional food products Founder tribute special Among the completed components are the installation of four escalators, a flight information display system, repairs to the baggage handling system, additional gang chairs and luggage trolleys, and the installation of three new chillers to improve temperature control inside the terminal. Del Rosario stressed that the upgrades are being carried out by phase to ensure uninterrupted airport services. “These enhancements are designed to improve the overall travel experience,” he added. In a separate interview, CAAP–Iloilo terminal supervisor Arthur Parreño said remaining works include the construction of additional comfort rooms at the passenger terminal building, arrival public concourse, and third-floor lobby area, as well as the expansion of the final departure area. Discover more Iloilo City Local artisanal crafts Western Visayas hotel deals People places events Holiday travel packages Nation news reporting Iloilo Dinagyang coverage Special holiday editions Iloilo City walking tours Filipino cooking classes Earlier, CAAP Region 6 announced that the airport’s escalators are now fully operational following testing and inspection led by Acting Area Manager Engr. Diego Eric Abecendario. “The escalator has undergone proper testing and inspection… to ensure its safety, reliability, and compliance with operational standards,” CAAP Region 6 said in a statement. The airport rehabilitation is backed by more than P190 million in funding from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2024. Of this amount, P132.9 million is allocated for the rehabilitation and improvement of the Passenger Terminal Building, covering civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing works, and the installation of new equipment such as escalators and elevators. Another P37.55 million funds the supply and installation of three 600-KW chillers. Currently, the terminal can accommodate 367 domestic and 360 international passengers. Once the ongoing and planned works are completed, capacity is expected to increase to 675 domestic and 407 international passengers, significantly boosting the airport’s service potential. Discover more Iloilo City walking tours Book on Panay culture Environmental news reporting Regional historical tours Sugar industry investment guide Iloilo Dinagyang coverage Regional newspaper ads Sports news highlights Founder tribute special Health and wellness “These improvements at Iloilo International Airport are part of DOTr and CAAP’s commitment to give a better travel experience for passengers — by ensuring that airports across the country are safe, efficient, and passenger-friendly,” del Rosario said./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. [ 2026, February 4 ]. 60% COMPLETE: Terminal expansion, new systems underway as P190-M airport rehab nears next phase. Panay News, 1-2. 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 60% COMPLETE: Terminal expansion, new systems underway as P190-M airport rehab nears next phase Description An account of the resource ILOILO — The ongoing upgrade of the Iloilo International Airport passenger terminal building in Cabatuan town has reached 60 percent completion, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced, signaling steady progress in a major infrastructure push aimed at improving passenger capacity, comfort, and efficiency. 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/60-complete-terminal-expansion-new-systems-underway-as-p190-m-airport-rehab-nears-next-phase/" title="Panay News" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.panaynews.net/60-complete-terminal-expansion-new-systems-underway-as-p190-m-airport-rehab-nears-next-phase/</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 February 4, 2026 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Airports 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 8 LGUs to receive provincial tourism aid under new ‘Turista sa Barangay’ order By Ime Sornito -Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Tultugan Festival during the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan Opening Salvo on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Photo courtesy of Mai Ladiao/PN Tultugan Festival during the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan Opening Salvo on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Photo courtesy of Mai Ladiao/PN ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government has rolled out the first phase of its new tourism development program, naming eight local government units (LGUs) as initial beneficiaries of financial and technical assistance under the “Turista sa Barangay for MoRProGRes Iloilo” executive order, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. announced. The initial recipients are the eight LGUs with contingents in the upcoming Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan competition, one of the major highlights of the Dinagyang Festival. Defensor said the timing of the program’s implementation is deliberate, coinciding with the start of the fiscal year when fresh budget allocations are available to support local tourism initiatives. Under the executive order, the province will provide festival-linked assistance tailored to the unique tourism assets of each LGU. In Banate, Defensor said provincial funds will be released in support of the Kasag Festival, alongside plans to establish a blue crab hatchery in the municipality. “What we want to see there, every time may Kasag Festival sa Banate, we will start the affair sa dispersal sang kasag sa Banate Bay. May blue cab hatchery kita sa Concepcion, so we also want nga may one kita sa Banate,” Defensor said. For Zarraga, which hosts the Pantat Festival, the provincial government plans to set up a pantat hatchery. Preparatory work has already begun, including the establishment of a water system last year. Meanwhile, in Bingawan, home of the Pagnahi-an Festival, Defensor said funding will be released to support “slow food” initiatives tied to local culture and agriculture. “This is in addition to the assistance that we will give to the tribes, we will give other form of assistance based on executive order,” the governor added. Defensor emphasized that provincial support will go beyond financial aid, covering capacity-building programs, partnerships, and infrastructure development. Funding for the executive order will be sourced from the province’s share in the National Tax Allocation (NTA). While priority will be given to the eight Kasadyahan participants this year, Defensor said other LGUs will follow as the province aims to elevate the festivals of all 43 municipalities and component cities in Iloilo. The eight tribes competing in Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan are: * Jimanban Festival of New Lucena * Tawili Festival of San Rafael * Salakayan Festival of Miag-ao * Pagnahi-an Festival of Bingawan * Tultugan Festival of Maasin * Kasag Festival of Banate * Kahilwayan Festival of Santa Barbara * Banaag Festival of Anilao/PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. [ 2026, January 13 ]. 8 LGUs to receive provincial tourism aid under new ‘Turista sa Barangay’ order. Panay News, 2&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 8 LGUs to receive provincial tourism aid under new ‘Turista sa Barangay’ order Description An account of the resource ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government has rolled out the first phase of its new tourism development program, naming eight local government units (LGUs) as initial beneficiaries of financial and technical assistance under the “Turista sa Barangay for MoRProGRes Iloilo” executive order, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. announced. 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/8-lgus-to-receive-provincial-tourism-aid-under-new-turista-sa-barangay-order/" title="Panay News" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.panaynews.net/8-lgus-to-receive-provincial-tourism-aid-under-new-turista-sa-barangay-order/</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 January 13, 2026 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Tourism Tourism 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 – A total of 85 mayoralty aspirants and 84 vice mayoralty aspirants have officially filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) in this province from October 1 to 8, ahead of the May 12, 2025 national and local elections. However, these numbers might still see minor changes as the Law Department of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in its Central Office is currently reviewing the submitted COCs by the City and Provincial Election Officers. This process ensures that all candidates are qualified to run in the upcoming polls. According to the Comelec-Iloilo Province list provided to the media, the names of those who filed for the mayoralty and vice mayoralty posts are available per municipality. The final list of qualified candidates will be confirmed once the verification process is completed. Here are the COC filers: AJUY Mayor * SB Member Loida Espinosa vs Board Member Carol-V Espinosa Vice Mayor * Mayor Jett Rojas vs Ramon Espinosa Sr. ALIMODIAN Mayor * Mayor Ian Keneth Alfeche – unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Geefre Alonsabe – unopposed ANILAO Mayor * Vice Mayor Ma. Theresa Debuque vs Josefino Zerrudo Vice Mayor * Lyka Joy Debuque – unopposed BADIANGAN Mayor * Mayor Suzette Mamon – unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Cylas June Nobleza – unopposed BALASAN Mayor * Mayor Filomeno Ganzon vs Jose Abdallah Jr. Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Manuel Ganzon vs Dominador Mantong BANATE Mayor * Carlos Cabangal Jr. vs Mayor Peter Paul Gonzales Vice Mayor * Mario Bactung vs Filemon Iran Jr BAROTAC NUEVO Mayor * Mayor Bryant Paul Biron vs Simon Bretaña Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Hernan Biron Jr. vs Isidro Betita Jr. BAROTAC VIEJO Mayor * Mayor Nielo Tupas vs Ulysses Valdez Vice Mayor * Vivian Buenavista vs Evari Tupas BATAD Mayor * Mayor Elvira Alarcon vs Lloyd Espinosa Vice Mayor * Ernesto Balida vs Steven Andrada BINGAWAN Mayor * Eduardo Dalipe vs Board Member Matt Palabrica Vice Mayor * Elizabeth Occeña vs Belinda Plagata CABATUAN Mayor * Mayor Elizalde Pueyo vs Ma. Fe Cabucos vs Vice Mayor Ronilo Caspe Vice Mayor * Patrick Anthony Tobias – unopposed CALINOG Mayor * Mayor Francisco Calvo – unopposed Vice Mayor * Julius Andrew Castaños vs Jireh Nino Gonzales CARLES Mayor * Raul Betita vs Arnold Betita II Vice Mayor * Gilroy Billones vs Earl Patrick Betita CONCEPCION Mayor * Mayor Millard Villanueva vs Butch Ariola Vice Mayor * Jovelyn Estrada vs Reymond Gabayeron DINGLE Mayor * Mayor Rufino Palabrica vs Rendey Ariola Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Quindialem Villanueva vs Edwin Cabayao vs Arnel Dragido DUEÑAS Mayor * Mayor Robert Martin Pama vs Mamerto Pelopero Vice Mayor * Aimee Paz Padojinog vs Kaiser Cordero DUMANGAS Mayor * Mayor Braeden John Biron vs Ian Dolutan II Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Ronaldo – unopposed ESTANCIA Mayor * Mayor Mary Lynn Mosqueda vs Ma. Angelica Bianca Requinto Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Mark Joseph Cordero vs Rowena Placencia GUIMBAL Mayor * Mayor Jennifer Garin-Colada vs Eduardo Gargaritano Vice Mayor * Vice Governor Christine Garin – unopposed IGBARAS Mayor * Mayor Vicente Escorpion Jr. vs Vicente Escorpion vs Anne Karmela Eucogco Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Sherwin Paul Quidato – unopposed JANIUAY Mayor * Mayor Paulino Parian vs Corel Hannah Yap Vice Mayor * Felizardo Amigable vs Mayen Mar Gulmatico LAMBUNAO Mayor * Mayor Reynor Gonzales vs Rita Ramirez Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Arvin Losaria – unopposed LEGANES Mayor * Mayor Vicente Jaen II – unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Lyle Bartolome – unopposed LEMERY Mayor * Mayor Oscar Villegas – unopposed Vice Mayor * Lowel Arban vs Ligaya Apura LEON Mayor * Mayor Ma. Lina Holipas vs Ireneo Calico Jr. vs Ramil Capariño Vice Mayor * Rey Capaque vs Edwin Capilastique MAASIN Mayor * Mayor Francisco Amboy –unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Vicente Albacete –unopposed MIAG-AO Mayor * Mayor Richard Garin vs Vice Mayor Macario Napulan vs Marlon Paulmanal Vice Mayor * Carmelo Nochete vs Ma. Salve Palmos MINA Mayor * Rey Grabato vs Teodoro Camarista Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor John Michael Defensor vs Elena Justiniani NEW LUCENA Mayor * SB Member Carl Vincent Mondejar – unopposed Vice Mayor * Bryan Cerebo vs Isabelo Accolador OTON Mayor * Mayor Sofronio Fusin -unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice mayor Jose Niel Oliverares vs Anna Rena Trespeces PASSI CITY Mayor * Mayor Stephen Palmares vs Baltazar Panizales vs Arlyn Panaligan Vice Mayor * Elyzer Chavez vs Renante Uy PAVIA Mayor – Mayor Laurence Anthony Gorriceta – unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Edsel Gerochi – unopposed POTOTAN Mayor * Mayor Rafael Enrique Lazaro vs Roque Andrada III Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Tomas Peñaflorida vs Romualdo Joselito Ilisan SAN DIONISIO Mayor * Sally Lopez vs Mayor Darwin Bajada Vice Mayor * Cash Jacomina vs Erma Perez vs Romualdo Tubar SAN ENRIQUE Mayor * Precious Grace Panizales vs Gian Carlo Niño Fernandez Vice Mayor * Ariel Buyco vs Mayor Rosario Mediatrix Fernandez SAN JOAQUIN Mayor * Joe Abad Jr. vs Board Member Marcelo Valentine Serag Vice Mayor * Marilyn Mondragon vs Ronald Asetre Sedano vs Ivy Mae Crespo vs Abdon Santocildes SAN MIGUEL Mayor * Bonifacio Salapantan Jr. vs Rey Mondejar vs Ross Paul Gorriceta Vice Mayor * Rochin Sherwin Sanchez vs Myrna Castillo vs Mayor Marina Luz Gorriceta SAN RAFAEL Mayor * Roel Belleza vs Daphey Dalisay vs Ruby Gumban Vice Mayor * Mayor Roberto Belleza Jr. vs Warlito Bagsit vs Joe Mar Barrida Gumban SANTA BARBARA Mayor * Mayor Dennis Superficial – unopposed Vice Mayor *Ex Officio Member Ramon Sullano vs Isabelo Maquino SARA Mayor * Mayor Jon Aying vs Jess Salcedo vs Rosalinda Pedroso Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Ryan Zerrudo vs Ranie Ballesta TIGBAUAN Mayor * Mayor Virgilio Teruel vs Dennis Valencia Vice Mayor * Lugen Ortilano – unopposed TUBUNGAN Mayor * Mayor Roquito Tacsagon vs Celerina Talamillo vs Eglecerio Cardona Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Leo Cezar Taypen – unopposed ZARRAGA Mayor * Mayor Ma. Jofel Soldevilla vs John Tarrosa Vice Mayor * Remia Sularan vs Michael Lacson. Meanwhile, 10 mayors are running unopposed. They are the following: * Mayor Ian Keneth Alfeche of Alimodian from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas * Mayor Suzette Mamon of Badiangan from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas * Mayor Vicente Jaen II of Leganes from the Nacionalista Party * Mayor Oscar Villegas Jr. of Lemery from Lakas –CMD * Mayor Francisco Amboy of Maasin from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas * Mayor Sofronio Fusin Jr. of Oton from the Nacionalista Party * Mayor Laurence Anthony Gorriceta of Pavia from the Nacionalista Party * Mayor Dennis Superficial of Santa Barbara from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas * Incumbent Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Atty. Carl Mondejar of New Lucena * Mayor Francisco Calvo of Calinog Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (October 15, 2024). 85 mayoralty, 84 vice mayoralty aspirants in Iloilo Province, Panay News, 3. 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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 Sabores de Visayas serves up its 10th edition showcasing the culinary heritage of Western Visayas Everything is happening in Iloilo City and it’s not only because it has been declared the Philippines’ first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Over the weekend, on July 27, the 10th edition of Sabores de Visayas was held with the usual mix of nationally or internationally renowned Filipino chefs and local chefs, some of them just emerging, in the Western Visayas region. This year’s lineup of guest chefs was stellar—Kalel Chan of the Raintree Restaurant Group, Mikel Zaguirre of Locavore (and many other F&B establishments, including the Bizarre Bar), the very first Filipino Asia’s Best Female Chef (2016) Margarita Forés, Macroasia executive chef at Asian Development Bank Panky Lopez, Patrick Go of Your Local, restaurateur, TV chef, and Manila Bulletin Lifestyle columnist Sandy Daza, and Myke “Tatung” Sarthou of Lore. They worked closely with Iloilo’s chefs, established and emerging, led by Jose Wilson Esperancilla and Maridel Uygongco of Maridel’s, a goto pastry shop in Iloilo City known to have pioneered the guava cake. Sabores de Visayas is a passion project of Rafael Jardeleza Jr., otherwise known as Chef Tibong, who has been pushing Iloilo’s culture and cuisine for decades. His longtime advocacy in behalf of the culinary wonders of Iloilo was recognized alongside a Nov. 9, 2021 resolution officially declaring the city and the province as “Food Haven of the Philippines.” I’ve written before that if every province or city in the country had somebody like Tibong, we would love the Philippines more because to him doing what he does for Ilonggo food and cooking isn’t a job or a career, isn’t a business or an enterprise, it’s a life. Over the past 15 years, he has brought me only twice to his own restaurant because he would rather take me to discover what the rest of Iloilo had to offer, whether the adobo nga takway or pata ng baka in a soup at St. Martha, my favorite turo turo in the world, or the incredible pancit molo at the private dining establishment Balai Vittorio or salamukan, a flavorful soup of carabao head and innards with secret spices that will make you go oooh. On World Cities Day, Oct. 31, 2023, Iloilo City was named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the first in the Philippines to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network composed then of 350 cities in over 100 countries, each shining in a certain creative field, from crafts and design to film, music, literature, and, in this case, gastronomy, a reward that Tibong, along with all the cooks and chefs and gourmands of Iloilo, plus the LGU, the farmers, fishermen, food producers and entrepreneurs, and the public markets in all the seven districts of the city, is now reaping from what they have consistently, untiringly planted. Sabores de Visayas, which started way back at Casa Real with only Tibong and two special guests, restaurateur and food writer Angelo Comsti and Margarita Fores, collaborating with a group Tibong calls “kusineros Ilonggo,” has gone a long way and no less than the country’s foremost chefs have participated, including Chele Gonzalez, Francis Lim, Kevin Navoa, Jorge Mendez, Josh Boutwood, and Thirdy Dolatre. Most of the editions were held in such a majestic location, the Lopez Heritage House, a Beaux-Arts style mansion built in 1938, more popularly referred to as Nelly Garden. This year, however, due to inclement weather, it was held at the ballroom of a hotel unfamiliar to me, not majestic at all, but well it’s the food that counts. And the food did count, a 50-hands dinner buffet, in fact a degustacion in steroids, highlighting Iloilo’s culinary heritage. Here are some of the highlights. Kalel Chan and Chef Kieth Bianson, sous chef at Hotel del Rio, collaborated on the callos, lengua con setas with vino tinto, and paella Negra with chipirones. Working with Mai Mai Lechon, Margarita Forés came up with Lechon de Cerveza Negra served with Capiz puśo sa buri or rice prepared with tuba, then wrapped in woven buri leaves in which it was steamed. Mikel Zaguirre and Aimee TiuVillanueva presented a selection of starters and salads, featuring langka, ampalaya with green mango, puso ng saging, salted egg with eggplant, salted egg with shrimp kinilaw, pulpo with dragon fruit and kamote kinilaw, and kinilaw na tanigue with pomelo. Myke Tatung and Chef Jeff Ticao manned the grill and offered an assortment of what they called “tusoktusok,” featuring barbeques of chicken inasal, kuwaho or beef rectum, atay kag batikulon sang manok or chicken liver and gizzard, shrimp and squid in sinamak sa tuba, buri, and nipa. Panky Lopez partnered with Breakthrough, the go-to restaurant in Villa Arevalo, to do this year’s roasted karnero or lamb flavored with tanglad, batwan, and libas au jus. Sandy Daza worked closely with Paul Aligaen of Belmont Hotel Boracay on the ribeye steak and beef tenderloin gravy infused with tabagak or salted fish, tablea tsokolate, and Emperador brandy. The Richmonde Hotel culinary team, led by executive chef Ariel Castañeda, served up a delectable yet healthy surprise—the vegan isaw, made of inadobo na takway, adobo Ilonggo au jus, dehydrated mushroom chicharon, and dehydrated onion and garlic peels. At this station, there was kalokalo stuffed chicken inasal wings with native sauce, as well as a Sampaguita pizza bar with toppings like sampaguita smoked salmon, sampaguita chorizo Ilonggo, sampaguita carabao’s cheese, roasted sampaguita salt, and sampaguita honey. Also among the highlights were OJ Salazar’s jamon with smoked pineapple glaze and the three comfort soups—pancit Molo, lina-ga nga kasudlan sang baka, and linatik with shrimp and water chestnuts— by Karl Hibionada, Raffy Hibionada, and Paul Frias. As for breads, the basket of baguettes and croissants, kouign amann, focaccia, cinnamon cronut, and many others was a hit, courtesy of Theo’s led by pastry chef Herman Wuthrich Buboy. And no Iloilo meal is complete, especially if it’s Sabores, without the concoctions of Maridel Uygongco, whose offerings this year included pineapple maja, gulaman kape in Kahlua sauce, pandan fruit salad, and guinataan halo halo, along with her premium desserts of ube trois, mango buttercream, potato praline cake, and iba and walnut meringue. Too bad, the weather has not been kind to the guava trees, which did not bear enough fruits this season. I always look forward to Maridel’s famous guava cake! The 10th edition of Sabores de Visayas was a gem of a milestone in the still unraveling trove of gustatory and culinary treasures in Iloilo. Too bad, my constant Sabores buddies like Linamnam chef Don Baldosano were not with me, but I am particularly happy to have dragged my friends, Philippine Airlines president Stanley Ng and ultimate foodie and food expert Pepper Teehankee with me this time, who both survived, like I did, the ordeal of eating every 15 minutes across Iloilo City and emerged from the ordeal a lover of Iloilo like me. It was also a great pleasure to reunite with Richmonde Hotel Iloilo GM and Iloilo MICE Alliance head Nat Lim and Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. president and Iloilo Convention Center COO Allan Tan, who were instrumental in making this and some of the previous editions of Sabores de Visayas a huge success, along with the Department of Tourism—Region 6, Philippine Airlines, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, MORE Power, Iloilo Business Park of Megaworld, La Filipina Uy Gongko Group, The Manila Bulletin, and Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. Citation Citation of the article Patawaran, AA. (2024, August 1,) A 50-hands dinner in Iloilo, UNESCO creative City of Gastronomy Manila Bulletin, B10 & B9. 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 A 50-hands dinner in Iloilo, UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy Description An account of the resource Over the weekend, on July 27, the 10th edition of Sabores de Visayas was held with the usual mix of nationally or internationally renowned Filipino chefs and local chefs, some of them just emerging, in the Western Visayas region. This year’s lineup of guest chefs was stellar—Kalel Chan of the Raintree Restaurant Group, Mikel Zaguirre of Locavore (and many other F&B establishments, including the Bizarre Bar), the very first Filipino Asia’s Best Female Chef (2016) Margarita Forés, Macroasia executive chef at Asian Development Bank Panky Lopez, Patrick Go of Your Local, restaurateur, TV chef, and Manila Bulletin Lifestyle columnist Sandy Daza, and Myke “Tatung” Sarthou of Lore. They worked closely with Iloilo’s chefs, established and emerging, led by Jose Wilson Esperancilla and Maridel Uygongco of Maridel’s, a goto pastry shop in Iloilo City known to have pioneered the guava cake. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patawaran, AA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/31/a-50-hands-dinner-in-iloilo-unesco-creative-city-of-gastronomy">Manila Bulletin</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 1, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Food festivals 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 A crown earned in poise and purpose: Anilao lass rises as Miss Iloilo 2026 By Ma. Theresa Ladiao -Monday, January 19, 2026 Miss Iloilo 2026 Zestah Shalom Espinosa (center) of Anilao town is flanked by (from left) Miss Iloilo 2026 Heartfelt Queens Lorraine Manguiat of Tubungan, Angel Ann Teruel of Pototan, Jessica Mae Gatungay of Guimbal, and Patricia Lynn Beerda of La Paz, Iloilo City. AJ PALCULLO/PN Miss Iloilo 2026 Zestah Shalom Espinosa (center) of Anilao town is flanked by (from left) Miss Iloilo 2026 Heartfelt Queens Lorraine Manguiat of Tubungan, Angel Ann Teruel of Pototan, Jessica Mae Gatungay of Guimbal, and Patricia Lynn Beerda of La Paz, Iloilo City. AJ PALCULLO/PN ILOILO City – On a night stitched together by elegance, resolve, and unmistakable Ilongga pride, Zestah Shalom Espinosa of Anilao, Iloilo stepped into her destiny — crowned Miss Iloilo 2026 after a competition that demanded far more than beauty. It was a triumph defined by consistency across every segment, a calm confidence under pressure, and a sense of purpose. When the crown finally settled, Espinosa’s reaction captured the gravity of the moment. “I am overwhelmed, yet it is a magical thing to win a crown tonight and to go home with this. I can sleep peacefully knowing that I’ve done my best, and I’ve snatched the crown,” she said — equal parts disbelief and quiet fulfillment. For those who followed her journey through the pageant season, the win felt earned: disciplined preparation, clear articulation, and heartfelt advocacy converged at the right time. A Night of Standout Performances Espinosa’s command of the stage translated into a sweep of major awards — Best in Gown, Best in Swimsuit, and Best in Introduction Video — markers of a candidate who understood both presentation and message. Close behind her was Patricia Lynn Beerda of Iloilo City’s La Paz district whose depth and polish shone through with Best in Advocacy and Tourism Video, Best in Closed-Door Interview, and Best in Runway Model. The pageant also celebrated camaraderie and versatility. Meluxielle Stazey De Ramos of Batad, Iloilo earned Miss Goodwill and Best in SMART Choice, while Kryshia Danica Ferguson of Badiangan, Iloilo claimed Best in Mags Casual Wear. Creativity took center stage in the Best in Costume Competition, shared by Beerda, Ferguson, Wayncy Nagpaton of Miag-ao, Iloilo (East); Hana Tiffany Christen of Janiuay, Iloilo; Jessica Mae Gatungay of Guimbal, Iloilo; and Angel Ann Teruel of Pototan, Iloilo — a testament to the breadth of talent across the field. Heartfelt Queens, United Purpose Joining Espinosa on the national path are the Miss Iloilo 2026 Heartfelt Queens — Lorraine Manguiat of Tubungan, Angel Ann Teruel of Pototan, Jessica Mae Gatungay of Guimbal, and Patricia Lynn Beerda of La Paz — each carrying her own platform and promise to elevate Iloilo’s voice beyond the province. Adding resonance to the coronation was the presence of past queens, a living timeline of leadership and service. Among them were Rabiya Mateo (Miss Iloilo 2020), Dorothy Gemillan (2022), Shaine Saulog (2023), Alexie Caimoso Brooks (2024), Heartfelt Queens Rhea Marissa Puyong and Elaine Segura (2025), and Karen Nicole Piccio (Miss Iloilo 2025). Their attendance underscored what the crown signifies: continuity, mentorship, and an enduring commitment to community impact. Measured by Masters The judging panel — business executives Joe Marie Layson and Mags Cue, Mateo, beauty pageant mogul Jonas Gaffud, and shoe designer and entrepreneur Jojo Bragais — evaluated the candidates on beauty, intelligence, advocacy, and overall impact. In that rigorous crucible, Espinosa’s steadiness stood out. As Miss Iloilo 2026, Espinosa carries expectations — to represent Iloilo with integrity, to champion advocacies with empathy, and to embody the grace and grit of Ilonggas everywhere. If coronation night was any indication, her reign promises to be one where poise meets purpose — and where the crown is only the beginning./PN Citation Citation of the article Ladiao, M. T. [ 2026, January 19 ]. A crown earned in poise and purpose: Anilao lass rises as Miss Iloilo 2026. Panay News, 1-2. 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 A crown earned in poise and purpose: Anilao lass rises as Miss Iloilo 2026 Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – On a night stitched together by elegance, resolve, and unmistakable Ilongga pride, Zestah Shalom Espinosa of Anilao, Iloilo stepped into her destiny — crowned Miss Iloilo 2026 after a competition that demanded far more than beauty. It was a triumph defined by consistency across every segment, a calm confidence under pressure, and a sense of purpose. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ladiao, Ma. Theresa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/a-crown-earned-in-poise-and-purpose-anilao-lass-rises-as-miss-iloilo-2026/" title="Panay News" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.panaynews.net/a-crown-earned-in-poise-and-purpose-anilao-lass-rises-as-miss-iloilo-2026/</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 January 19, 2026 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Pageants Anilao Miss Iloilo https://iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/ee64d00e416a2d69a6db61b63e58a887.pdf b6718f2916ef5ebc7adc24efef830c87 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 Demy Sonza Collection 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. 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 A diadem of pearls: Collected essays Subject The topic of the resource Essays Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sonza, Demy P. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book Description An account of the resource A Diadem of Pearls is a collection of essays dedicated to Central Philippine University on the occasion of her seventy-fifth anniversary. https://iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/f8ee88d266c5b18a8fc792f54b57ef02.pdf 043b4ef4da560c2bda043f84f086e149 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 Filipiniana eBooks Collection 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 A guide to the Philippine centennial celebration (for Local Government Units): 100-Day countdown Subject The topic of the resource Independence Day (Philippines) Description An account of the resource This manual was published for the 100th year anniversary of Philippine Independence for June 12, 1998. The Philippines is observing this year the 100th year of the proclamation of Philippine Independence which led to the establishment of Asia’s first republic. The importance of the occasion led to the creation - through President Fidel V. Ramos’ Executive Order No. 128 - of the Philippine Centennial Commission. Its task is to plan, coordinate and execute the centennial celebration programs together with all government agencies and sectors of society. The National Centennial Commission, in coordination with all government agencies and the private sector, has lined up various programs and activities to make this once-in-a- lifetime event truly meaningful and memorable for all our people. To achieve this and to drum up greater public participation, the 100 Days Countdown Committee was formed with the Department of the Interior and Local Government as the lead agency. Representatives from other government agencies and the private sector compose the committee. (Local Chief Executives and officials shall coordinate with their respective Philippine Centennial Movement chapters, the Department of Education Culture and Sports, Department of Tourism, Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippine Information Agency, among others, and the Private Sector in undertaking activities related to the Centennial celebration.) To ensure the successful implementation of these activities, the committee has prepared a manual to serve as reference and guide for local government units in the operationalization of activities during the 100 -day countdown period as well as for the celebration of the centennial on June 12. The manual presents the objectives of the countdown, an indicative calendar of activities for the LGUs and sectoral groups, a calendar of events for the Centennial celebration, suggested activities that LGUs shall or may undertake for the celebration, and other relevant information about the Centennial, including a program on value reformation based on the “Kartilya ng Katipunan.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The 100-Day Committee, National Centennial Commission Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available National Centennial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Brochure