Feature Iloilo

21/08/2025

"Tiptoe if you must, but take the step."
Mount Napulak visible in the distance.

21/08/2025

Look: Experience the best of Cafe Del Prado at Hotel Del Rio with its Saturday International Dinner Buffet!

Early Bird Rate at P995
Regular Rate at P1,095

For reservations:
(033) 335 1171 to 72
0968 893 7528

20/08/2025

Congratulations! Engr Fulbert Woo is among the 2025 Ten Outstanding Ilonggos of Iloilo City, a recognition by the Iloilo City Government to persons who have greatly contributed to the progress and pride of Iloilo City.

"Engr Fulbert Woo lives by designing system that uplift people - whether it's through life-saving oxygen infrastructure, mentorship for young entrepreneurs, or community empowerment programs that restore dignity and hope. As a mechanical engineer, his expertise laid the foundation; as a civic leader, his heart became the blueprint. His life's work integrates innovation, service, and nation-building, proving that engineering is not only about machines, but about meaning." - Iloilo City Government

Engr Woo currently leads the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Iloilo Chapter as President.

20/08/2025

This 2025 marks the 88th Charter Day with the theme ‘Celebrating 88 Years of Resilient Innovations for Sustainable Empowerment.

Read: andreaguanco.com/iloilo-charter-day

For further information:
Iloilo City Government

20/08/2025

Festive Walk Iloilo highlights Proudly Iloilo: A Charter Day Celebration in celebration of the 88th Iloilo Charter Day. Activities include:

Iloilo Charter Day Marathon
Parksquare | August 23–24

Handuraw: Iloilo’s Musical Dance Drama
Indoor Atrium | August 23, 3 PM

Manug Tahi: A Celebration of Ilonggo Textiles
Second Floor | August 20–31

Plate to Paint: Iloilo’s Flavor Story
Second Floor | August 20–31

Craft & Culture: Iloilo Local Fair
Second Floor | August 20–31

For further information:
Festive Walk Iloilo

20/08/2025

For the Iloilo City Bulk Water Supply Project, Apo Agua’s experience provides a blueprint for success, particularly in demonstrating the value of effective public–private collaboration.

Iloilo Water: A PPP between Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. and Davao City Water District offers a tested model for Iloilo's water.

20/08/2025

Look: More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) announces average residential rate for the month of August at P10.88/kWh, P0.27 more than the average residential rate in July.

The distribution utility attributed the upward adjustment to higher generation costs driven by rising prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Effective rates from WESM surged to P4.28/kWh from P3.64/kWh in July, reflecting a significant spike in the spot market.

“MORE Power remains committed to mitigating market-driven cost fluctuations while ensuring reliable and affordable electricity for Iloilo City households,” MORE Power in an advisory.

19/08/2025

With the promise ‘consistency is yours’, Hop Inn Hotel offers a network of hotels across Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines. It takes pride being the ‘most consistent budget hotel network in Asia Pacific.

Read: andreaguanco.com/hop-inn-hotel-iloilo

16/08/2025

PLDT and Smart digital upskilling initiatives directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG No. 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for small businesses and enabling them to participate in the digital economy.

📌 Over 90 small businesses participated in the Shop and Ship Caravan held by TikTok Shop Philippines, J&T Express, DTI Cebu Province, PLDT Enterprise and Smart.

📌 Over 30 MSMEs learned from the MSME Digitalization Caravan in Toledo City organized by DTI Cebu and powered by PLDT Enterprise.

📌 Tech Connect: MSME Power Up, a three-leg digital upskilling series organized by PLDT Enterprise and Smart in partnership with DTI Leyte and DTI Southern Leyte.

16/08/2025

Big Bad Wolf returns to Iloilo City, bringing over two million books at up to 95% off retail prices. The sale will be open to the public from August 29 to September 8 at Robinsons Pavia in Iloilo.

📌 P200 Off for P2,000 Spend
📌 P500 Off for P5,000 Spend.
📌 10% Off for Bulk Purchases P30,000+
📌 Students get Extra 5% Discount
📌 5% Discount for Teachers
📌 Rewards at Book Stack Battle
📌 Admission is Free

For further information:
Big Bad Wolf Books

15/08/2025

The Panay Organization for Progressive Agriculture (POPA Agriculture Cooperative), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, highlights the National Vegetable Congress set to happen in Iloilo.

The Panay Organization for Progressive Agriculture highlights the National Vegetable Congress set to happen in Iloilo.