Bata Ako Ph, together with the Iloilo City Government, and Office of Councilor Love Baronda, is celebrating World Children’s day by participating in the biggest emotional intelligence event in the history – reaching over 1.5 million people, in 3k+ cities with 10k+ volunteers, in 200+ countries around the world. It’s called a POP-UP Festival for emotions, wellbeing, and children’s rights for a better world. Every … Continue reading Pop-Up Festival slated this National Children’s Month

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon and Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat led the launching of a P50-million campaign to market and position Iloilo as a premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) destination in the country. The launching of “Meet you in Iloilo” campaign aims to draw more tourists, business visitors and exhibitors to one of the most developed and livable cities in the country, Iloilo … Continue reading Why is Iloilo an excellent MICE destination?

The second round of the Iloilo Talent Search which has two categories – Teen Model Search and Solo Dance Battle – was held August 25, 2019 at GT Town Center, Pavia. Apart from the contestants, the show also included the four Teen Model winners from the first qualifying round and performances from the JJC Dance Crew and students of the weekend workshops of JJC Talent … Continue reading JCC Iloilo Talent Search holds 2nd qualifiers

The Iloilo River Esplanade in this city opened to the public its four new sections, which were inaugurated July 27, 2019. Senator Franklin Drilon, the brain behind the linear park, led the inauguration at Muelle Loney St. in this city. The four new sections stretch from the Iloilo Bridge or the Diversion Bridge to Muelle Loney, overlooking the Iloilo river. In total, the Iloilo River … Continue reading New sections of Iloilo Esplanade launched

For over a decade now, associates from Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) Iloilo have been volunteering in the Brigada Eskwela program of the Department of Education, helping repair and prepare public elementary and high school classrooms and other facilities before the opening of classes. This is to help ensure that these structures are ready for the students upon the start of the school year. Last … Continue reading Coca-Cola Iloilo field volunteers in Brigada Eskwela

Valderrama, Antique – “For with God, nothing is impossible”-Luke 1:37. This verse has guided newly graduate Abby Rose V. Berdin of Barangay Lublub, Valderrama, Antique amidst the struggles in finishing her tertiary education. Abby Rose is the eldest child among the five children of Avelino and Rosanna Berlin. Avelino is a land tenant while Rosanna is a child development worker. The couple strives hard to … Continue reading IP graduates as CHED scholar

Four-termer Iloilo 4th District Representative known as “the working Congressman” who authored landmark bills such as the Cheaper Medicines Law, Food and Drug Administration Law, Gift Cheque Law, Ease of Doing Business Law, and many others Cong. Ferjenel Biron recently hold a Grand Rally at the Municipality of Maasin on April, 2018, 5 p.m. onwards. With his inspiring words in sharing his vision for Iloilo … Continue reading Cong. Ferj Biron holds Grand Rally in Maasin, Iloilo

When he was a young boy, Larc Sapul already wanted to become a policeman and since then chased that dream through hardwork and perserverance. Larc was born to a poor family in Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. His mother, Ma. Aluna is a vegetable vendor stationed at Libertad Market in Bacolod City while his father Sandy is a welder in a small gasoline station in their town. … Continue reading Former helper finally graduates, eyes becoming a cop

More than 500 runners converged in Iloilo Festive Walk last recently to take part in the OneHGS Color Run 2019. As early as 5:30 a.m., family members, friends and employees of Hinduja Global Solutions have gathered for the ceremonial gun-start to kick off the event and have brought a colorful spectacle to the city. More than just a run event to promote health among its … Continue reading Hinduja Global Solutions holds fun run for children with cancer

The Level 3 Water System Project in Brgy. Nasapahan, Lemery was inaugurated last March 30, 2019. The project which costs P825,000 will benefit around 40 households. The water will be sourced from the mountain area. It was implemented in two phases and is part of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project of the provincial government. Rosaly Singuan, 28, thanked the Iloilo provincial government for … Continue reading New water system to benefit Lemery folks

Jean Lyn Cajeben Eriman, a solo parent and a native of Tigbauan, Iloilo did not let her difficulties as a solo parent hinder her from achieving her goals as well as becoming an agent of change. This 29-year-old social worker at the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Pantawid Pamilya program is the youngest child among the three siblings of Ernesto and Rose Jean Cajeben … Continue reading Amid challenges, solo parent becomes an agent of change

Earth Hour started out as a symbolic lights out event in Sydney, Australia in the year 2007 as a way for individuals to take action that will benefit nature and our planet. Earth Hour takes place usually during the last Saturday of March and at 8:30-9:30 p.m. At this time, participants from all over the world put off their lights for an hour. Not only … Continue reading Earth Hour and its Significance