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.
This book contains varied facets on the story of Igbaras, my hometown. With the numerous incidents related, the Igbarasnon is the central character in a setting comprised of nature's beauty. The scene opens with a legendary backdrop, in a pre-Hispanic era when Aetas and Malays lived peacefully. The roles of Marikudo, Sumakwel, Diro-an, Tamo-ok, and others are in the popular folklore of the town. Different oral versions of their existence and adventures are gathered and modified in this volume.
Like other towns all over the Philippine Islands, Igbaras evolved from the hardships and consequences of foreign rule and invasion, during the Spanish regime up to the American occupation and World War II.
Today, Igbaras is progressing in every aspect. This phase is given only a brief glance in this book, but to see the beautiful panorama of Igbaras today, the Igbarasnon is always ready to welcome everyone.
The book gives a wealth of historical data on Iloilo City on 1566 to 1898, and situates it in the context of the history of elegiac Panay as well as that of revolutionary Philippines. Notably, the book mentions the story of the Ilongo volunteers fighting against the Katipunan (hence Queen Maria Cristina of Spain calling it La Muy Noble Ciudad), growth of the sugarcane and textile industries, and the emergence of Graciano Lopez Jaena and the Propaganda Movement.
Iloilo, the Most Noble City by Rev. Fr. Policarpo F. Hernandez, ObA is a well-written and excellent piece of scholarly historical research.
Professional historians, history students, researchers and enthusiasts will profit much from reading it. While the basic frame of interest is the valuable contributions of the Augustinian Order in Iloilo, generally unknown, and therefore, unappreciated, the book will be of much help in the study of Iloilo history.
This business information brochure was published to provide information on investment opportunities in Iloilo City for businessmen and other potential investors. This summarizes the salient features of the Local Investment Incentives Ordinance for information and guidance.
Contents: Foreword -- Lopez Jaena Belongs to the World -- Speech of Lopez Jaena in Barcelona, February 25,1889 -- La Revolucion Memorial Issue for Lopez Jaena -- Filipinas Will be Greater with our Death — Delgado: A Myth Is Debunked -- Art in the Revolution -- Did General Delgado Die in a 'Gulag' in Culion? -- The Mystique -- Footnote to a Classic Letter -- I Will Not Surrender - Confesor
This brochure includes a map with restaurants and food places to try in Iloilo City by district. It also includes descriptions of famous Ilonggo delicacies and where to buy them.
