IELTS in Iloilo: IDP Philippines and McCare Global Consulting Incorporated launches its new computer-delivered international English language testing system shared lab in Iloilo City, nestled on the second floor of 402 Arguelles Building in Jaro, Iloilo City. The IDP McCare IELTS Shared Lab aspires to have more Filipinos (particularly those in Iloilo and neighboring towns)… Continue reading IELTS in Iloilo
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Lumina Iloilo Celebrates 8th Anniversary
Lumina Iloilo Celebrates 8th Anniversary: Lumina Iloilo celebrates its anniversary with a month-long celebration themed, 'Lumina Iloilo: Take 8 to the Next Level. The activity lineup started last June 04 with the blessing of the C2 Entrance and Phase 4 Guardhouse of Lumina Iloilo, situated in Brgy. Abilay Norte in Oton. See Lumina Homes -… Continue reading Lumina Iloilo Celebrates 8th Anniversary
Kusina Tsina: Authentic Chinese Cuisine Since 2008
“Pag di masarap, libre na” begins Eugene Chua, the CEO and Founder of Kusina Tsina. The restaurant recently moved to its new location at SM Southpoint, in the hopes of bringing ‘Cantonese’ cuisine to a wider audience. Kusina Tsina, established 2008, was the brainchild of Eugene Chua. Having been trained by Hong Kong chefs in… Continue reading Kusina Tsina: Authentic Chinese Cuisine Since 2008
Riot Games Answer Questions About League of Legends Wild Rift
Gamers, magbunyi! According to Riot Games, League of Legends: Wild Rift is coming to the Philippines for an alpha test, starting June 06. Moreover, Riot has compiled questions to answer some of consumer queries regarding the game app. Listed below are the actual questions and answers by Riot Game. What is the Wild Rift Regional… Continue reading Riot Games Answer Questions About League of Legends Wild Rift
Raph&Remy: Personalized Baby Essentials
Your baby deserves the best – that includes the best-personalized baby essentials. Raph&Remy is a family business by an Aussie and a Brit and operated from Singapore. It is a unique brand that designs personalized premium bamboo baby essentials and gifts ‘for the chic and modern mama who won’t compromise on quality’. The brand is… Continue reading Raph&Remy: Personalized Baby Essentials
Ilonggos React to Liquor Ban: How are they Coping?
Ilonggos React to Liquor Ban: For local drinker *Edgar, weekends mean a night of drinking with friends and a routine bar hopping. This includes visiting local bars and clubs, as enumerated by him – the Cave Superclub at the City Time Square, the Secret Place in Taft North, MO2 Ice within the Smallville Complex, Backyard… Continue reading Ilonggos React to Liquor Ban: How are they Coping?
Story Behind the Dancing Pallbearers
We’ve seen them countless times on the internet – a clueless person doing an outrageous stunt then the next clip is a crew of men carrying a coffin and dancing to an upbeat song. It is funny, however, the story behind it is definitely real. According to Know Your Meme, in an article published by… Continue reading Story Behind the Dancing Pallbearers
Guimhealth Founder Shares Inputs Regarding Current Health Crisis
Guimhealth: In Sun Tzu’s Art of War, it is said that the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting and supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting. To date, the virus has penetrated the country with new cases being confirmed at an alarming rate. It has also called… Continue reading Guimhealth Founder Shares Inputs Regarding Current Health Crisis
Aswang in Iloilo | Filipino Folklore
Aswang in Iloilo: The ‘aswang’ has been one of the most prominent fictional figures in Philippine folklore. Although its existence has been denied by some, there is still a portion of the population that firmly believes it exists. A few years back, a community in Lapuz Iloilo has been disturbed by what seemed to be… Continue reading Aswang in Iloilo | Filipino Folklore
The Rise to PPOP Stardom: Anna Park
K-Pop, in all its glory, stands for Korean pop - an instant hit not just in South Korean but all over the world. P-Pop, meanwhile, stands for Pinoy Pop. In the Philippines, it has spawned a strong following and inspired artists to follow the footsteps of KPop superstars. This includes Anna Park. Annabelle Reniedo, also… Continue reading The Rise to PPOP Stardom: Anna Park
The Life Lived by Kenny Rogers
The entire world mourns after hearing the news of the death of longtime country singer Kenny Rogers. According to Fox News, the singer passed away peacefully on a Friday night in his home in Sandy Springs, Ga. Rogers was 81 years old. “The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last… Continue reading The Life Lived by Kenny Rogers
What Sorcery is this – Ube Cheese Pandesal
Just recently, the ‘ube cheese pandesal’ has become exponentially famous – an instant hit and a regular crowd favorite. We first read about it from the posts of friends on Facebook. Then it became a daily thing – always posted by friends encouraging bakery shops to bake more! What sorcery is this? So, we tried… Continue reading What Sorcery is this – Ube Cheese Pandesal
Iloilo Bloggers | Andrea Ortega Guanco
Iloilo Bloggers Society, an introduction. Let’s face it, blogs have been fundamental in influencing our choices on where to eat, what to wear, and what products to buy. We’ve seen the likes of Vloggers giving reviews on the hottest makeup must-haves, travel bloggers with their latest Instagram #TravelGoals post, fashion bloggers posting their newest OOTD,… Continue reading Iloilo Bloggers | Andrea Ortega Guanco
Who is Benjamin ‘Benjie’ Tan?
Benjamin ‘Benjie’ Tan: Over the years, Filipinos have benefited from the internet may it be for research, entertainment, employment, or business. However, rooting it back to what or who started it all – we can thank Benjamin ‘Benjie’ Tan for that. Benjamin ‘Benjie’ Tan is a Filipino engineer who connected the Philippines to the internet… Continue reading Who is Benjamin ‘Benjie’ Tan?
Ilonggo Christmas: What Ilonggos Wish For
Ilonggo Christmas: Last 1st of December, a post was shared soliciting the Christmas wishes of netizens subscribed to Feature Iloilo. A photo of the Christmas parol along Diversion road captioned ‘ano wish mo subong nga Paskwa’ garnered 17 comments. Apparently, ‘bahay at lupa’ is not the common answer. For the Yuletide season, wishes of love,… Continue reading Ilonggo Christmas: What Ilonggos Wish For
First Serviced Residences in Iloilo
First Serviced Residences in Iloilo: Asia’s real estate giant CapitaLand with its subsidiary The Ascott Ltd is geared to introduce the ‘serviced residence’ concept through Citadines Amigo Iloilo. According to Daniel Wee, country general manager of The Ascott Ltd Philippines, Ascott is the largest international hospitality company in the country. It has 25 properties, nine… Continue reading First Serviced Residences in Iloilo
Featured Ilonggo: Carmelo, Visual Artist
Ilonggo Visual Artist: “Passion ko gid ang art,” states Carmelo Getuya Camohoy III, an Ilonggo artist. Carmelo discovered his passion for the arts at the tender age of five. Although a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate from St. Therese MTC Colleges, Carmelo continues to pursue his endeavor of crafting art pieces,… Continue reading Featured Ilonggo: Carmelo, Visual Artist
Of Guimbal and Richard Garin
Richard Garin: Guimbal, a fourth class municipality nestled within Iloilo province, seats nine kilometers away from the blue waters of the Panay Gulf.Over the years, the municipality has been lauded for its achievements – cited as the ‘most business-friendly local government unit’ in a fourth to six class municipal category by the Philippine Chamber of… Continue reading Of Guimbal and Richard Garin
Nifty Baby Gift Ideas for Christmas
Baby Gift Ideas: Yes, the 'ber' months. In the Philippines, Christmas season starts as soon as the '-ber months' begin – as early as September. It is a prime time to start thinking about gifts, as well as anticipate the upcoming 13th-month pay and Christmas bonus. The '-ber months' is a celebrated season when everyone's… Continue reading Nifty Baby Gift Ideas for Christmas
Vikings Luxury Buffet Iloilo
Much-awaited Vikings Luxury Buffet finally opens in Iloilo City. The anticipated buffet-style restaurant was flocked by Ilonggos, young and old, with the goal of #EatLikeAViking. Yours truly had the opportunity to dine at the said resto and provide me with answers as to why it has caused so much buzz in the City of Love… Continue reading Vikings Luxury Buffet Iloilo