Eco-chic:

Eco Tour in Capiz

By Pepin

The Province of Capiz offers more exciting sites for Eco-enthusiasts to explore. One of the major destinations is the Cadimahan-Libotong River located at Lawis Baybay, Roxas City. It is just ten minutes drive from the city center, and it offers a refreshing view. There are also restaurants around the river, where guest can enjoy a relaxing ambiance while satisfying their taste buds. 

Another natural attraction is the Culajao Mangrove Eco Park. This protected sanctuary is both a mangrove laboratory and  a tourist destination. It is located in Baranggay Culajao and accessible to public transport. The eco park is home to various species of birds, trees, and crustaceans. 

Feature:

Iloilo on the go

Photo Credit to Iloilo City Government official Facebook page

By Pepin

 

More positive developments will be seen in the city of love in the coming months. One of the major projects that the local government and the people of Iloilo city are looking forward to is the widening of the Benigno S. Aquino Avenue (Jaro-Iloilo Diversion Road).

It is expected that this project will help solve traffic jams in the metropolis and provide more access to flourishing businesses in and around the city.

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!

Feature:

Emily Oke is Miss Dinagyang 2013

by Pepin

Elegance, poise, and wit - three words that best sum up the Miss Dinagyang 2013 winner, Emily Victoria Oke. A front-runner since day one of the pageant, she did not disappoint her supporters after a splendid performance in this year's edition of the most prestigious pageant in Iloilo City.

A college sophomore from Central Philippine University, Oke has been winning local school pageants and has been spotted in several fashion shows in and around the city since her high school days. 

Everyone label her "The Ilongga Black Beauty" because of her striking features and skin color. Her father is Nigerian and her mom a Filipino. 

During the pageant night, Oke exhibited fierceness and elegance on stage with her well-polished catwalk skills and confidence. Her winning answer on the final question sealed the crown for her. 

Ruffa Gutierrez, Miss World 1993 Second Princess, and Miriam Quiambao, Miss Universe 1999 First Runner Up, were two of the judges that were impressed by Oke's performance.

Emily will be busy promoting the city's tourism industry throughout her reign and she will represent the Dinagyang Festival in the Miss Aliwan Fiesta 2013 to be held in Manila City this coming April.

Rojessa Anne Peregil and  Froilene Villanueva were the First Runner Up and Second Runner Up, respectively.

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

Feature:

The Search is on for the

Lin-ay kang Hamtic 2013

Photo Credit to Photography Society of Antique

Meet the candidates competing in this year's pageant and 

vote for your favorite at the official Facebook page

LIN-AY KANG HAMTIC 2013:

SAMANTHA L. DEGALA

CHERIE MAY PUOD

CHARLEMAGNE M. MAGRARE

ANA MARIE BERTOLANO

JULIE ANN ORQUINA

ERNIES MAE NAIG

DONNAH VI S. SANCHEZ

ELVIE DELA CRUZ

GRACEIELLE PAGUNSAN