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Grandiose festivals to join 

Kasadyahan 2014

Photo credit to Bruceliron.photoshelter.com

By Pepin

Kasadyahan Regional Festival 2014 will not only showcase the best cultural presentations from the province of Iloilo, but seven others from the other parts of the Western Visayas region will take part in this edition.

It was already confirmed that the following tribes are set to perform:

1. Masskara of Bacolod City
2. Manggahan of Guimaras
3. Ati-atihan of Kalibo, Aklan
4. Banigan of Libertad, Antique
5. Pintaflores of San Carlos City
6. Hugyaw Kansilay of Silay City
7. Sinadya sa Halaran of Capiz

The audience will have a visual treat on January 25 as local and regional tribes display spectacular and meaningful cultural presentations before their eyes.

Announcement

Announcement

I Am Iloilo Video Contest

Photo credit to http://www.iloilocity.gov.ph 

In collaboration with The Iloilo City Tourism Council, the promotional I am ILOILO video contest kicks off this December.

Categories 
-3-minute feature 
-30-second teaser/ad 

Dynamics 
1. Contest is open to all video enthusiasts. 
2. Each category will have a winner; 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place 
3. The producers of the winning entries will receive cash prizes and their winning entries may become official promotional videos of the city to be loop-played in terminals, airport and ports. 4. Copies of the promotional material will be made available to the public. 

Selection Process 
1. From among the entries, 5 from each category will be selected for public airing. 2. Finalists will have a public airing in a strategic location/s in the city to solicit text votes. 3. The winners will be selected from the finalists in each category and will be judged by a group of industry practitioners carefully selected by the organizer. Part of the judging will be determined by votes from the audience who will text in their votes during the airing of the video. 

Contest Guidelines 
1. All entries should revolve around Iloilo City’s new battle cry “I am Iloilo, Proud to be Ilonggo! “ This is open to all, including the province. “I am Iloilo” is a passionate declaration that there is nothing else like Iloilo – it is claiming ownership of the place and personifying it in one’s being. It is a statement that embodies what Iloilo is all about – its rich history and culture, heritage houses and mansions, majestic river, colorful festivals, warm people, sumptuous cuisines, grand churches, among other tourism attractions. 

2. The length of the entry should be strictly observed: a. a 3-minute category should not exceed 4 minutes but not less than 3 minutes and b. 30-second entry should not be more than 30 seconds. 

3. Contest Schedule and deadlines. 
Registration deadline is on December 7, 2013. The video submission deadline is on December 18, 2013 Pre-screening of ICTC committee is on December 16, 2013. Public viewing of finalists is on December 16, 2013. Announcement of winners is on December 31, 2013 (during the New Year’s countdown).

4. Follow copyright laws. Be sure that you have permission to use any music, video, or animation that appears in your video. 

5. All final outputs must include in their credits a listing of the major and minor sponsors of the competition. The list is going to be provided by ICTC. 

6. All entries should be in HD DVD format. 1DVD per entry. 

7. No commercial content is permitted. No branding should be included in any part of the video. 

8. Photos or footage of any politician in any part of the video is not allowed. 

9. Audience. The audience for these videos is the public at large so the use of English is encouraged although portions may be in the target language. All content should be appropriate for all ages. No abusive, obscene or vulgar language or scene is allowed in any video. 

10. All final outputs of winning entries must include in their credits a listing of the major and minor sponsors of the competition. The list is going to be provided by ICTC. 

11. All entries should not be uploaded prematurely in the net. Violations of this rule shall disqualify the contestant. 

12. All winning entries will become the official property of the Iloilo City Government. 

Judging Criteria 
1. All videos in all categories will be judged on the following criteria 

Content (30%) 
Is the "message" engaging and appropriate to the theme of the contest?
Creativity (30%) 
Is the idea shared innovative and creative? Is it original?
Execution (30% ) 
Is the use of technology effective and used appropriately to get the message across to the audience.
Effect: (10%) 
Was the overall effect achieved in communicating to the audience? This will be determined by votes from the audience during the public airing

2. Finality of Decisions. All decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this competition.

Prizes 
1. Prizes for "The Video Competition" winners for all categories are as follows:
1st Place: PHP 10,000.00 with a plaque of recognition 2nd Place: PHP 7,000.00 with a plaque of recognition 3rd Place: PHP 5,000.00 with a plaque of recognition
2. Most Popular Video for each category: PHP 2,000.00 plus plaque of recognition
3. All finalists will get a plaque of recognition.

Announcement

MR. WESTERN VISAYAS 

BODY BUILDING COMPETITION 

2013

(Click image to read rules and guidelines of the competition)

Announcement:

HAPPY LABOR DAY 2013!

Announcement

It's Summer Time!

Summer Season is burning once again!

Just some simple tips: 

1. Don't stay much under the sun. Apply sunblock lotion at all times.
2. Eat healthy. 
3. Do some activities that will help you burn calories, like swimming.
4. Take time to develop some skills by joining summer classes.
5. Have fun with family and friends.
6. Enjoy trips to some of the majestic places in Panay Region.

Announcement:

68th Anniversary of the 

Liberation of Panay

By Pepin

Panay Liberation Marker at Tigbauan (Photo credit to Pbase.com)

March 18 will be a non-working holiday in Panay Region as the country commemorates the victorious quest of Panayanons during the World War II. 

As per tradition, there will be a formal ceremony to honour war veterans and brave soldiers who died in battle. This will include a laying of wreath on a monument built for unknown soldiers at Balantang Memorial Cemetary National Shrine in Baranggay Quintin Salas, Jaro, Iloilo City.

 Balantang Memorial Cemetery National Shrine in Brgy. Quintin Salas, Jaro, Iloilo City

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Balantang Memorial Cemetery National Shrine in Brgy. Quintin Salas, Jaro, Iloilo City

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Announcement:

Happy Women's Day

A strong woman stands up for herself.

A stronger woman stands up for everyone else.

Announcement:

Children's Day 2013

Panay Mud Pie joins the world in celebrating Children's Day.

March 3, 2013  

May every child have the right to be born

May every child have the chance to learn and play

May every child receive what they need to be well and grow strong

May every child live in safety

May every child matters to you

May every child know they are welcomed and loved.

Announcement:

DINAGYANG 2013

Official Results

ATI-ATI TRIBE COMPETITION

Tribu Panayanon

Champion -- Tribu Panayanon

1st runner-up -- Tribu Ilonganon

2nd runner-up -- Tribu Salognon

3rd runner-up -- Tribu Milagrosa

4th runner-up -- Tribu Atub-Atub

Special Awards:

Tribu Panayanon

Best Headdress

Best Choreographer

Best in Choreography

Best in Performance

Best in Overall Performance (Opening Salvo)

Best in Discipline (Opening Salvo)

Tribu Ilonganon

Best in Costume

Best Costume Designer

Best Musical Director 

Best in Music

Best in Costume (Opening Salvo)

Tribu Salognon

Best in Discipline

Best in Street Dance

KASADYAHAN

Champion -- Tribu Salakayan (Miag-ao, Iloilo)

1st runner-up -- Tribu Kaing (Leon, Iloilo)

2nd runner-up -- Tribu Bayluhay (San Joaquin, Iloilo)

3rd runner-up -- Tribu Padagyaw (Dumarao, Capiz)

4th runner-up -- Tribu Mandaragat (San Jose, Antique)

Special Awards:

 

Tribu Salakayan

Best Choreographer

Best in Choreography

Best in Performance 

Tribu Kaing

Best Musical Director

Best in Music

Best in Costume

Tribu Bayluhay

Best in Street Dancing 

Congratulations to all winners!

Hala Bira Iloilo!

Viva Senior Santo Nino!

Announcement:

Dinagyang 2013 Competing Tribes

Photo Credit to J&J Aguilar Photography

Kasadyahan Competition:

1. Tribu Mandaragat – San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
2.  Tribu Saludan – Tigbauan, Iloilo
3.  Salakayan – Miagao, Iloilo
4. Hubon Binagtong sa Manggahan sa Guimaras
5. Tribu Kaing – Leon, Iloilo
6.  Tribu Hugyaw – St. Therese MTC Colleges
7. Tribu Bayluhay – San Joaquin, Iloilo
8. Olalong – Cabalum Western College
9. Tribu Pagdayaw – Dumarao, Capiz
10. Hugyaw Kansilay – Silay City, Negros Occidental
11. Pahinis de Laua-an – Laua-an, Antique 
12. Hubon Saranggola sa Manggahan sa Guimaras

Dinagyang Ati-ati Tribe Competition:

1. Angola
2. Aninipay
3. Atub-Atub 
4. Buntatalan-on 
5. Ilonganon 
6. Milagrosa 
7. Miro (Guest Performer) 
8. Molave 
9. Pag-asa 
10. Panayanon 
11. Salognon

Announcement:

Christmas Season is here once again!

Panay Mud Pie wishes everyone

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Announcement:

Remembering our beloved dead

During this time of remembrance, Panay Mud Pie joins the entire nation in praying for those who have passed away.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon them. May you grant them eternal rest and peace, Amen.”

Announcement:

TOP NATURAL WONDERS CHOSEN!

Here it is! The official results for the search of the Ten Natural Wonders of Panay Region.

1st Place - MALUMPATI COLD SPRINGS (Municipality of Pandan, Antique)

2nd Place - ISLA DE GIGANTES (Municipality of Carles, Iloilo)

3rd Place - TINAGONG DAGAT (Municipality of Lambunao, Iloilo)

4th Place - ISLA NABUROT (Municipality of Jordan, Guimaras)

5th Place - DANAO LAKE (Municipality of Miag-ao, Iloilo)

6th Place - BORACAY ISLAND (Municipality of Malay, Aklan)

7th Place - GUISI BEACH (Municipality of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras)

8th Place - BUCARI MOUNTAIN RANGE (Municipality of Leon, Iloilo)

9th Place - SUHOT CAVE (Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz)

10th Place - MARARISON ISLAND (Municipality of Culasi, Antique)

Panay Mud Pie would like to thank everyone who voted. We wish you all the best and let us celebrate the gift of natural wonders in our region.

Announcement:

Panay Mud Pie Supports

THE 2012 PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC TEAM

"One Goal, One Team"

ARCHERY:

Rachel Anne Cabral 

Mark Javier

JUDO:

Tomohiko Hoshina

BMX EVENT:

Daniel Caluag

STEEPLECHASE:

Rene Herrera

BOXING (LIGHT FLYWEIGHT):

Mark Anthony Barriga

SHOOTING:

Brian Rosario

LONG JUMP:

Marestella Torres

WEIGHT LIFTING:

Hidilyn Diaz

SWIMMING:

Jasmine Alkhaldi

      Jessie Lacuna      

Announcement:

SEARCH FOR THE 

TEN NATURAL WONDERS OF PANAY

Official List Of Nominees:

Nominee                                                                                      Municipality          Province

Afga Rock Formation	Tangalan	Akl
Agho Island	Concepcion	Ilo
Balaan Bukid	Jordan	Gui
Balbagon Island	Carles	Ilo
Baliguian Islet	Concepcion	Ilo
Batabat Reef	Barbaza	Ant
Batbatan Island	Culasi	Ant
Bato Cueva	San Remigio	Ant
Biri Cave	Jordan	Gui
Bolobadiangan Island	Concepcion	Ilo
Boracay Island	Malay	Akl
Bucari Mountain	Leon	Ilo
Bugang River	Pandan	Ant
Bugtong Bato Falls	Tibiao	Ant
Buho Ramirez Cave	Jordan	Gui
Bulabog Putian Cave Systems and National Park	Dingle	Ilo
Bunugsukan Falls	Miag-ao	Ilo
Caluya Island	Caluya	Ant
Danao Lake	Miag-ao	Ilo
Guisi Beach	Nueva Valencia	Gui
Hurom-Hurom Cold Springs	Nabas	Akl
Igang Cave	Maayon	Cap
Ignito Cave	Buruanga	Akl
Igpasungaw Falls	Sebaste	Ant
Isla De Gigantes	Carles	Ilo
Isla Naburot	Jordan	Gui
Isla Tiniguiban (Pulang Pasayan)	Nueva Valencia	Gui
Jawili Falls	Tangalan	Akl
Kalamasag Falls	Sebaste	Ant
Lapusan Cave	Igbaras	Ilo
Libacao Wild River	Libacao	Akl
Macalbag Falls	Barbaza	Ant
Macopo Falls	Jordan	Gui
Mag-olot Falls	Maayon	Cap
Malumpati Cold Springs	Pandan	Ant
Manduyog Hill	Banga	Akl
Mangrove Forest	Panay	Cap
Mantalinga Island	Roxas	Cap
Mararison Island	Culasi	Ant
Mt. Madia-as	Culasi	Ant
Mt. Manaphag (Pan De Azucar Island)	Concepcion	Ilo
Mt. Napulak	Igbaras	Ilo
Nadsadjan Falls	Igbaras	Ilo
Nagpana Falls	Barotac Viejo	Ilo
Napti Island	Panay	Cap
Nogas Island	Anini-y	Ant
Olotayan Island	Roxas	Cap
Pangilatan Falls	Tapaz	Cap
Pilar Caves	Pilar	Cap
Sadsad Falls	Jordan	Gui
Semirara Island	Caluya	Ant
Sicogon Island	Estancia	Ilo
Siete Pecados	Buenavista	Gui
Siraan Hot Springs	Anini-y	Ant
Suhot Cave	Dumalag	Cap
Suhoton Cave	Jamindan	Cap
Suli Cave	Buenavista	Gui
Taklong Island	Nueva Valencia	Gui
Tando Reef	Nueva Valencia	Gui
Tibiao River	Tibiao	Ant
Tigayon Hill	Kalibo	Akl
TigwatiI-an Island (Crystal Cove)	Malay	Akl
Timbaban River	Madalag	Akl
Tinagong Dagat	Lambunao	Ilo
Tinagong Dagat	Batan	Akl

Announcement:

COMING SOON...

Announcement:

Maligayang Araw Ng Kalayaan, 

PILIPINAS!

Sa araw ng kalayaan ngayong 2012, sana makita natin na ang tunay na laban ay kung paano natin magamit ang ating aking kakayahan para sa kasaganahan ng ating Inang Bayan.

Photo credit to Mananquil.com

Announcement:

Panay Mud Pie 

congratulates

MAYOR JED PATRICK MABILOG 

and the 

PEOPLE OF ILOILO CITY

for winning the

Department of Health RED ORCHID AWARD

The highest award for 100% smoke free initiatives 
LGU National Level

Given on May 29, 2012