The Ilonggo cityscape, the deafening sound of drums, the cajoling of street dancers, and the deluge of people from different areas of the planet, all as one to celebrate Señor Santo Niño, the child Jesus. The sought-after loilo Dinagyang Festival is held every fourth of January every year. It commemorates the arrival of Malay settlers… Continue reading Guide to Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2020
‘Jansafoodpanda’ To Provide 20% Off On 1,000 Restaurants
Foodpanda, the on-demand food delivery service, kicks off the new 2020 by having jansafoodpanda providing a 20% off discount on over 1,000 restaurants in all key cities where foodpanda caters to. All customers can enjoy massive discounts on a wide range of international cuisine restaurants, be it American (8Cuts, Mcdonalds, Nono’s) or Italian (Big Guys… Continue reading ‘Jansafoodpanda’ To Provide 20% Off On 1,000 Restaurants
#TalaChallenge for a Cause
Undeniably, the #TalaChallenge is currently one of the most viral internet challenges in the country with thousands doing the challenge just for fun. However, a group of Sarah Geronimo fans recently organized ‘Tala para sa Taal’, a dance flash mob for a cause, that will benefit residents affected by the recently Taal eruption. With a… Continue reading #TalaChallenge for a Cause
Iloilo Pushes ‘Clean As You Go’
Iloilo pushes ‘clean as you go’ initiative. Just recently, officials and heads convened and expressed their support for the ‘clean as you go’ initiative. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas headed the pledge and signing of commitment during the flag ceremony last Monday. The initiative is also in line with Resolution No 2019-654 authored by Iloilo… Continue reading Iloilo Pushes ‘Clean As You Go’
Traffic Rerouting Plan for Jaro Opening Salvo Released
Just recently, the Iloilo City Government revealed, via Facebook post, a traffic rerouting plan for the upcoming Opening Salvo of the Jaro Agro-Industrial Fair slated January 18. The parade will commence from Jaro Plaza, in front of the Jaro Cathedral, passing through Lopez Jaena Street towards Commission Civil, and then through Del Carmen Street, E.… Continue reading Traffic Rerouting Plan for Jaro Opening Salvo Released
GrabFood Now in Iloilo
GrabFood is now in the City of Love to help Ilonggos with their food cravings especially as the city anticipates its annual Iloilo Dinagyang 2020 celebration. Joann Yoshida, Grab Philippines Operations Lead for Western Visayas, confirmed that the app is now fully functional in the City of Love. “Ma-ayong adlaw Iloilo! You may now satisfy… Continue reading GrabFood Now in Iloilo
Iloilo City To Hire 40 Green Guards
Just recently, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas shared in a Facebook post that the Iloilo City Government is looking to hire forty (40) green guards. The responsibility of green guards is to watch over the plazas, streets, and esplanades, as well as to maintain cleanliness and to guard ornamental plants in park areas. “The Iloilo… Continue reading Iloilo City To Hire 40 Green Guards
Iloilo City To Aid LGUs Affected By Taal Eruption
Just recently, the Iloilo City Government revealed that it will be extending financial assistance to local government units affected by the recent Taal eruption. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas will be utilizing part of its Quick Response Fund to aid communities in eruption-affected areas. It can be recalled that the City Government also allocated funds… Continue reading Iloilo City To Aid LGUs Affected By Taal Eruption
PESO To Have Dinagyang Job Fair
The Public Employment Service Office recently announced that it will be having a ‘Dinagyang 2020 Hala Bira, Job Fair Ta!’ in line with the highly anticipated Ilonggo festival. The job fair will be held at Robinsons Place Iloilo on January 22, from 9am to 4pm. “As we celebrate Dinagyang Festival here in Iloilo, the Public… Continue reading PESO To Have Dinagyang Job Fair
Iloilo Dinagyang 2020 List of Events
The Ilonggo cityscape, the deafening sound of drums, the cajoling of street dancers, and the deluge of people from different areas of the planet, all as one to celebrate Señor Santo Niño, the child Jesus. The sought-after loilo Dinagyang Festival is held every fourth of January every year. It commemorates the arrival of Malay settlers… Continue reading Iloilo Dinagyang 2020 List of Events
First Ever ‘Batchoy Festival’ Set to Happen in SM City Iloilo
A variety of ‘batchoy brands’ will be the highlight in the first-ever ‘batchoy festival’ set to happen in SM City Iloilo during the anticipated food festival slated January 23 to 26. The ‘batchoy’ dish is said to be the ‘star of the show’, with the ‘batchoy festival’ spearheaded by the Department of Tourism and the… Continue reading First Ever ‘Batchoy Festival’ Set to Happen in SM City Iloilo