ILOILO City – International flights have resumed at the Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo with the inaugural flight to Hong Kong departing at 11 p.m. on Sunday, October 27. The flight, carrying approximately 100 passengers, marks the relaunch of the Iloilo-to-Hong Kong route.
ILOILO City – The Center for Heritage and Indigenous Cultures (CHIC) of the University of San Agustin-Iloilo recently concluded its three-day Pagtiriringub: National Conference on Indigenous Peoples’ Studies and Research (NCIPSR), held at the CPMT Building from October 16 to 18. The conference, themed “Empowering Indigenous Peoples through Research, Policies, and Cultural Recognition,” brought together over 300 scholars, experts, and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) representatives from across the Philippines.
ILOILO City — Despite legislative changes, the practical use of the mother tongue in classrooms would persist due to its effectiveness in enhancing student comprehension, according to the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6.
The songs in this book were chosen from among five hundred songs gathered from the different islands of the Visayas. To get these songs field trips were made to Panay, particularly the Aklan Valley, Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol and Negros. The people who sang them were from cities, towns and remote barrios, none of them professionals but all possessed with a love for singing.
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.
Brochure for the Parada ng Kalayaan (Parade for Freedom): 126th Independence Day Parade held in June 12, 2024 at Quirino Grandstand, Manila. This features major historical events related to Philippine Independence.
ILOILO City – A graduate of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) here ranked first in the October 2024 Fisheries Technologist Licensure Exam (FTLE).
ILOILO City – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) has taken proactive steps to address the water supply shortage brought about by the on-going preventive maintenance services by one of its bulk water suppliers, deploying 30 water tankers, 180 stationary tanks in areas experiencing intermittent water supply to ensure that residents and businesses have access to water during this period.
