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Heritage, heroes, and history: Selected speeches of Demy P. Sonza at the Provincial Board of Iloilo
After nine years out of service, the author was once again elected member of the Provincial Board (the local legislature) of the Province of Iloilo in 2010 and reelected in 2013. In acknowledgement of his accomplishments as a historian and writer, he was chosen by his peers to chair the Committee on Culture, Arts, History and Tourism of the Provincial Board.
Ever active in the activities and deliberations of the Board, Mr. Sonza has delivered dozens of speeches during the "Privilege Hour." Some of the speeches were on passing or ephemeral issues and concerns, but a fair number are on subjects of lasting interest and relevance. -
No man is an island: Selected speeches and lectures
The speeches and lectures selected for this book were delivered at different places and before various audiences. The purpose for collecting and putting them in book form is not only to make them better understood and last longer, but also to make them reach a wider audience.
The title “No Man Is An Island” was chosen because it expresses the central theme common to all the speeches and lectures. This theme is that man does not live by himself and for himself alone, but he also lives with and for his fellowmen. Of course, as the reader may find out, the speeches and lectures also dwell on other subjects of wide and lasting import. -
Ecotourism areas: Iloilo, Philippines
Iloilo has some of the most intriguing ecotourism sites in the region. Many coastal and mainland attractions in the province have the potential to provide crucial ecotourism positioning for Western Visayas. Controlled outdoor recreational programs in these sites have gained wide popularity among domestic travelers, especially students and young professionals. -
Farm resorts: Iloilo, Philippines
Rural Farms in Iloilo are becoming attractive tourist destinations because more visitors want an escape from the stress of early mornings and late afternoon traffic jams and tiring daily routine workload. Many enjoy a drive to rural Iloilo and spend the day or to stay overnight to connect with natural and cultural heritage. Enjoy a richer and authentic leisure experience such as picking your own vegetables or fruits in season in a beautiful field, harvesting eggs, a carabao-driven cart ride probably or feeding the goats and doves are just a few of the fun and fabulous activities waiting for you. Farms offer these wonderful unique experiences. -
Sicogon, Iloilo, Philippines
Named after Cogon, a type of grass found to be abundant in the area, Sicogon Island is a 1,160 hectare island politically subdivided into three (3) barangays, namely Alipata, San Fernando and Buaya. Mt. Opao serves as its backdrop towering at 702 feet and is accessible on foot. Its summit offers a stunning view of the entire coastline surrounding the island.
The beach is reason enough to go to the island. There is enough space with few visitors that you will probably find a spot just for yourself. It remains among the most beautiful even up to now. It is for those who are dreaming of a quiet vacation under a warm sun and a constant breeze. The island is still a big potential to welcome many tourists looking for the best beach in Iloilo. So, if you are looking for the ultimate tropical paradise, set your sights on Sicogon in Carles. With lesser-known neighboring islands interspersed with picturesque fishing villages where the people live a simple way of life, virtually unchanged in centuries.
Sicogon Island can be reached through a 40-minuter motorized boat ride from Estancia Feeder Port. To get to Estancia, one must take an air-conditioned bus at the new Ceres Terminal in Barangay Camalig, Jaro, Iloilo City. -
Island destination: Iloilo, Philippines
The fifth Congressional District in the northern portion of Iloilo is comprised the towns of Barotac Viejo, San Rafael, Ajuy, Concepcion, Sara, Lemery, San Dionisio, Batad, Estancia, Balasan and Carles along with 60 islands and islets.
It is positioned as the ISLAND DESTINATION of the province.
The district is an excellent place to island hop. Visitors will find an exclusive place where your only worry will be how much sun you decide to take in during the day.
The prides itself with strings of island beaches that suit all tastes; from sand to gravel to rock to pebble. Most are defined by its sheer limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, and clear blue waters attracting thousands of tourists yearly. -
Iloilo Provincial Government official website
Official website of the Iloilo Provincial Government featuring news, events, and relevant information about the province and its municipalities -
It has to be Iloilo, Philippines
The province is one that thoroughly understands the importance of preserving its rich history and many unique cultural flavors. Ilonggos love to celebrate their cultural heritage through dance, music, theatre and the arts as Iloilo has been a melting pot of cultures and ethnic heritage for centuries. These diverse charms are celebrated throughout the province in lively, friendly festivals.
Testimony to the rich, multi-faceted tapestry of cultures in Iloilo is a bustling calendar of colorful festivals and cultural celebrations. Many of these festivals have become tourist attractions on their own, its diversity make audiences enjoy with its variety of presentations entertaining even the youngest spectators. -
Tales of my father
My father was a remarkable person. He was poor and uneducated but he had a dream for his children. He told me the dream when I was still a boy.
The twenty-nine stories included in this book reveal the kind of man my father was. In presenting these stories to the public, I do not intend to glorify my father. I simply wish to share with the readers these tales of love and care, of struggles and dreams, of homespun philosophy and wit, which I hope they will find interesting, entertaining, and perhaps edifying. -
La Villa Rica Arevalo and the Avanceñas: Three lecture papers in connection with the Chief Justice Ramon Q. Avanceña centennial celebration
The Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Foundation is pleased to publish the three papers that Mr. Sonza delivered during the Avanceña Centennial Lectures. The lectures were delivered in 1998 which was also the Centennial of Philippine Independence; but the shining saga of Arevalo and the Avanceñas remain meaningful today, and will stay to be so for a long time in the future.