The downpour which started after Mayor Jerry Trenas declared the 2008 Dinagyang Festival Ati-Dance Competition open last Sunday did not dampen the spirits of the performers of Tribu Paghidaet who dominated the competition.
Tribu Paghidaet of the Lapaz National High School bested nineteen other competing tribes including last year’s champion Tribu Ilonganon of Jaro Memorial National [...]
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Tribu Paghidaet dominates 2008 Dinagyang Ati competition
Dinagyang Festival fires opening salvo
Both local and foreign tourists had a glimpse of the participating tribes for the 2008 Dinagyang Festival Ati-Competition when the opening salvo blasted off along selected streets of this city yesterday (January 18).
Dinagyang is observed every fourth week-end of January in honor of Senor Sto. Nino. This year, the festivity revolves on the theme “One [...]
Iloilo province to hold “Piyesta sa Kakahuyan”
Iloilo City — The provincial government of Iloilo will conduct its 8th “Piyesta Sa Kakahuyan” in celebration of the Ilonggos’ concern for a well-managed and sustainable environment.
The yearly event is in compliance with Provincial Ordinance no. 2000-040 which declares the holding of the activity in the month of September each year.
This year’s “Piyesta” will be [...]
Philippines seen as alternative educational destination
by ES Subong
Iloilo City — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is set to position the Philippines as an alternative educational destination for neighboring countries which have overflow of students.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: New Iloilo Airport
Air travelers to Iloilo, Guimaras, parts of Capiz and Antique are now embarking and departing from the New Iloilo Airport located at Cabatuan, Iloilo approximately 19 kms. northwest of Iloilo City. The new airport sets on a 188 ha. airport complex, it boasts of a 2.5 km. by 45 m wide runway which can accommodate [...]
New Iloilo Airport to open June 13
THE New Iloilo Airport would have its first commercial flight and its inauguration on June 13. Rafael Coscolluela, presidential adviser for Western Visayas, said Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza has cleared the airport so it could start operations.
