Choose Carles!
This video shows why Carles, Iloilo is one of the top tourist destinations in the region.
Video credit to Ian Dalisay
Monday, June 24, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Feature
Just a taste of Ibos!
by Pepin
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| Photo credit to choosephils.com |
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| Photo credit to sallylyngestrella.blogspot.com |
Ibos, is a popular kakanin in the provinces of Iloilo and Antique. It is made of steamed sticky (gulatinous) rice and wrapped on a palm leaf. It taste bland, but you can enhance its flavour by adding muscovado sugar. You can also fry it or dip it on a cup of hot native chocolate. It also goes well with the sweet taste of ripe mango.
Feature
Daisy Avellana: Capiz’ pride
and Philippines’ treasure
by Pepin
Modern Philippine theater wouldn’t have reached a prominent
status if not through the efforts of one of its pioneers, Daisy Hontiveros Avellana, a
renowned National Artist from the province of Capiz.
Avellana spent most of her career on stage, taking on heavy
roles and playing as a leading lady to her real-life partner, Lamberto Avellana,
a National Artist as well.
But it is not only her acting prowess that brought her fame.
She is also a brilliant film writer and director. Her masterpiece, “Sakay” in
1939, was hailed as one of the most exceptional Filipino films of all time. Her other noteworthy works include scripts for
the movies “Badjao” and “Anak Dalita”.
In 2006 at the age of 88, Avellana produced another masterpiece, “The Vigil”,
a dramatic reading of a play by Ladislas Fodor . This production
was made possible through the Barangay Theater Guild (BTG) that she and her
friends have founded way back in 1939. This was her last work.
Avellana died on May 12, 2013 at the age of 96. She will be
remembered as the Philippine’s First Lady of Theater. Her works and her life
remain as an inspiration, not only to the people inside the theater and film
industry, but also to all the Filipinos.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Feature
Get more insights on
Iloilo
City
by Pepin
The City Gallery is one of the most convenient public portals
for a quick exploration of the Ilonggo culture, as well as of the places of
interest that you might want to know more about.
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| Photo credit to skyscrappercity.com |
Located at the ground floor of
the city hall, it features photos and articles about Iloilo’s history, the
industrial and commercial developments of the city, and the Dinagyang Festival.
It is open to the public during office hours, from Monday to Friday.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Eco-chic
Guimarasnons working
well on
Environmental Preservation
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| Photo credit to Peopledailyonline.com |
by Pepin
Another remarkable thing about the small island of Guimaras
is the collective effort of its people to safeguard the natural resources.
The province has been home to various sanctuaries, such as
marine turtles, several species of crustaceans, aquatic plants, and mangroves. There are also protected areas
for different species of birds, bats, and mammals that inhabit the wetlands and
mountains.
Biologist, environmentalists, and other life science experts
have also been conducting their research studies in the province. Results of
their investigations have been valuable tools to improve the ecological
conditions.
But the most noteworthy part are the people of Guimaras, who have been
very participative in the quest to preserve nature. They act as environmental promoters and sentinels, who protect the welfare of the flora and fauna that are thriving in the province.
Back in 2006, Guimarasnon unite to clean up the oil spill mess at the shores of Nueva Valencia. And after almost seven years, they have become vigilant in protecting the environment.
As long as they continue to
share their efforts in this endeavor, the province will be one of the last places
that we can experience the true beauty of nature.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Feature
It's strike two for Iloilo!
by Pepin
Recognized by the the Department of Health as having the "Best Anti-smoking Initiative" among local government units, Iloilo City will be awarded with its second Red Orchid Award on June 13, 2013.
This recognition shows that the local government has been successful in implementing measures to reduce smoking in public areas and to promote public health and wellness.
One of the notable measures is by declaring the city hall a smoke-free zone. The city government also established stronger partnerships with various private enterprises, schools, and non-government organizations to develop a smoke free community.
In order to be a recipient of the Red Orchid Awards, the local government unit must prescribe the six WHO’s MPOWER initiatives:
1. Monitor tobacco control policies
2. Protect people from tobacco smoke
3. Offer help to quit tobacco use
4. Warn against the dangers of tobacco
5. Enforce bans on tobacco advertising
6. and Raise taxes on tobacco.
Congratulations to Iloilo City!
Monday, June 3, 2013
Feature
Finally, a new ferry
terminal
is on its way!
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| "For a major improvement." Photo credit to migu2009 |
by Pepin
Positive developments continue to rush in Iloilo City. This
time, the construction of the Parola Ferry Terminal is on the spotlight. When
completed, the facility will serve commuters who travel between Iloilo and
Guimaras.
Aside from being a
transportation hub, there will also be business establishments to be erected
around the area, as well as landscaped gardens that will provide refreshing views to
commuters.
Eco-chic
Saving the Visayan
Spotted Deer
by Pepin
Within the past ten years, there is a significant drop in
the population of the Visayan Spotted Deer, a rare species of Rusa alfredi that
can only be found in rainforests of Panay and Negros regions. A great number of
these nocturnal mammals could have been preserved if people have done their
part to protect them.
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| Photo credit to negrosforest.org |
But because of a number of illegal logging businesses,
hunting, and other activities that cause ecological destruction around the
mountainous regions of Antique, these vulnerable creatures will soon be wiped
out, especially that the current record shows that only less than five hundred
of them are existing.
The government should be firm in implementing conservation
measures for these creatures, as well as penalize those who do not adhere to
environmental policies.
The Visayan Spotted Deer is a
pride of our region. We need to do something before they will totally perish.
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