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 ‘GASTRO-CITY BOOK’: SHARING ILONGGOS’ CULINARY GEMS TO THE WORLD By Panay News -Monday, January 6, 2025 SHARING ILONGGOS’ CULINARY GEM. Iloilo City’s Mayor Jerry P. Treñas proudly hands out copies of the city’s gastronomy book as a token to visitors at the City Mayor’s Office. The book is available for sale on a softbound or hardbound copy through the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI) office at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand Lounge, Muelle Loney St., Iloilo City. SHARING ILONGGOS’ CULINARY GEM. Iloilo City’s Mayor Jerry P. Treñas proudly hands out copies of the city’s gastronomy book as a token to visitors at the City Mayor’s Office. The book is available for sale on a softbound or hardbound copy through the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI) office at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand Lounge, Muelle Loney St., Iloilo City. ILOILO City – This southern city, now in its second year as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, continues to shine in the headlines of the country’s top dailies and online media. This spotlight follows the launch of its 244-page gastronomy book titled “Gastronomic Expressions of Our City, Iloilo: Nature, Culture, and Geography” — a project passionately championed by Iloilo City’s first lady, Rosalie Treñas, along with key stakeholders, at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art. Right photo shows Iloilo City’s First Lady Rosalie Treñas (second from right) and Ms. Raisa Treñas (third from left) with renowned book designer and food writer Ige Ramos (third from right) and esteemed Ilonggo chefs Cidj Jalandoni (rightmost) and Ariel Castañeda (leftmost). For Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, this achievement not only ignites city pride but also strengthens the commitment to promoting sustainable, world-class gastronomy while sharing Iloilo’s essence with the global community. He emphasized that this initiative is a tribute to every Ilonggo who carries an unwavering sense of pride in their heritage. “This book instills a profound sense of pride in Ilonggos. It’s more than just a compilation of recipes and culinary stories; it’s a heartfelt endeavor created for every Ilonggo. We aim to celebrate and preserve our rich gastronomic heritage, ensuring that each dish, each story, and each memory is shared with the world,” the city mayor said. Aside from its aim to intensify awareness of local cuisine through active promotion and patronage, the book is another initiative towards achieving RISE, Iloilo City’s strategic roadmap for balanced development, focusing on economic growth, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, and the wellbeing of its people. “Ginadayaw kag ginapalab-ot ko gid ang akon pagpasalamat sa tanan who have contributed to putting Iloilo on the map through our cuisine. Let’s continue to celebrate and share the best of our city globally,” said Mayor Treñas. Just recently, Iloilo City was featured in The Philippine Star’s Lifestyle section in an article titled “Iloilo and the Art of Hi-Lo Eating” written by Lisa Guerrero Nakpil. The piece underscores the city’s unique ability to blend high-end and heritage-inspired dining experiences seamlessly. “There has been, however, a long-standing culinary tradition of juxtaposing the upmarket with street food, and Iloilo City has mastered that very particular art of Hi-Lo Eating. To be sure, there are exemplars of the high life and the low tech all over Iloilo, as there are in any Philippine city; it’s just that Iloilo seems to do it with a bit more panache,” Nakpil wrote. Nakpil narrates the city’s food scene, from a comforting bowl of KBL (Kadios-Baboy-Langka) stew at Balay Remedios to the indulgent decadence of tablea chocolate mousse. Her and her group’s exploration of Iloilo’s food scene reflects the city’s remarkable diversity of flavors and narratives. They savored iconic dishes, including the renowned Pancit Molo dumpling soup at Panaderia de Molo, the flavorful batchoys at Alicia’s and The Granary of Richmonde Hotel, as well as the delectable seafood offerings at Breakthrough Restaurant. They also got the chance to visit heritage millionaire’s mansions and the Iloilo River esplanade. The feature likewise highlights iconic landmarks like Plaza de Molo, lively midnight bibingka stalls, and culinary pioneers such as Mama’s Kitchen and Camiña Balay nga Bato, reflecting the depth and ingenuity of Iloilo’s culinary tradition. Iloilo City’s gastronomy book also headlined Inquirer.net through an article titled “Iloilo’s Culinary Pride Now in a Book” and online website CoverStory through an article “Gastronomy book brings Ilonggo cuisine to the world.” “I take immense pride and joy in seeing our local flavors receive this recognition. This milestone reminds us of the importance of preserving our traditions while embracing the future of Iloilo City as a hub of culture and creativity,” Treñas said. A brainchild of the city’s first lady, Rosalie, who also serves as the project executive director, the book is a joint project of the Iloilo city government and the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI), marking the fourth book published by the local government. It is implemented by the Iloilo City MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibit) Center through Treñas’ Executive Assistant on Special Projects, Leny Ledesma, assisted by Special Assistant to the City Mayor, Maria Mathilde Treñas. Renowned cultural advocate, PJ Arañador, served as the cultural consultant; while Guillermo “Ige” Ramos of the Ugnayan Center for Filipino Gastronomy was the conceptual framework and creative director; and Michaela Fenix as the editor. Comprised of six major chapters, each section was written by Ilonggo professionals and writers such as Geography by Vicente Segovia Salas; Ethnicity by Hazel Palmares Villa; Ingredients by Glenda S. Tayona and Pearl Rylene Mae S. Socias, with watercolor illustrations by Ilonggo artists Vic Nabor and Kevin Fernandez; Technology by Ted Aldwin Ong; and Recipes by Rosalie S. Treñas. Mayor Treñas himself wrote the book’s Introduction by sharing his childhood food memories; National Commission for Culture and the Arts Executive Director, Dr. Eric Babar Zerrudo, wrote the Preface with a title “Comfort and Meaning in a Bowl of Batchoy; the Afterword by Dr. Laya Boquerin Gonzales, an assistant professor and chair of the Department of Arts, University of Asia and the Pacific, and a member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites Philippines and of the International Council of Museums; and the back cover blurb by Dr. Clement C. Camposano, chancellor of the University of the Philippines Visayas. In the Recipes chapter, the extensive collection of Ilonggo dishes was detailed with vivid photographs. It gave a spotlight on local ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and culinary processes. Esteemed Ilonggo chefs and restaurateurs, including Cidj Jalandoni, Miguel Cordova, Miner del Mundo, Raymundo Robles, Maridel P. Uygongco, and Rosalie S. Treñas, among others, have contributed their expertise and signature dishes to this chapter. The book has also the participation of the Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC). Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia, who wrote a foreword for the book, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the Iloilo City Government, led by Treñas, and the IFFI, for their visionary leadership and dedication to the publication of the remarkable book. “Your efforts have placed Iloilo on the global map, with the city’s recent inclusion in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network as a Creative City of Gastronomy, highlighting Iloilo’s position as a beacon of cultural pride and culinary excellence, inspiring us all to cherish and celebrate our unique gastronomic heritage,” she remarked./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. ( 2025, January 6 ). ‘GASTRO-CITY BOOK’: SHARING ILONGGOS’ CULINARY GEMS TO THE WORLD. 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/. 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