Here are the picture taken during the 2008 Maasin Tultugan Festival. Click here to view the pic. To all maasinanons across the globe get updated of your home town. Merry christmas and prosperous new year to all.
Maasin Tultugan Festival 2008 Pictures
Dinagyang 2009 Schedule
Dinagyang 2009 Schedules
| December 19, 2008 - (Friday) | 2:00 P.M. | PAMUKAW | Assembly Area: Promenade passing Iznart, J.M. Basa to Freedom Grandstand |
| December 13, 2008 - (Saturday) | 3:00 P.M. | Ms Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Presentation of Candidates | Robinsons Mall, Fountain Area |
| December 14, 2008 | 3:00 P.M. | Ms Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Presentation of Candidates | SM City Activity Area |
| January 5, 2009 | 8:00 A.M. | Launching of tree for Life Nursery | ICHNS |
| 11:00 A.M. | Courtesy Call | Mayor’s Office | |
| Courtesy Call | City Tourism Office | ||
| January 6, 2009 | 2:00 P.M. | Newspaper Gown Competition | SM City Activity Area |
| January 7, 2009 | 3:00 P.M. | Fashion Show “Elegance by Alta Moda” | Robinson’s Place |
| January 8, 2009 | 1:00 P.M. | Swimsuit & Talent Competition | SM City |
| January 9, 2009 | Training Designing a Tourism Project | Grand Hotel | |
| January 10, 2009 | 3:00 P.M. | Talent Showcase | Robinson’s Place |
| January 10-25, 2009 | Dinagyang Tourist Assistance Center & Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang 2009-Photo Exhibit | SM City | |
| January 11, 2009 | 5:00 P.M. | Presentation of Tourism Advocacy Projects, Headress & Casual Wear Competition | Grand Hotel |
| January 13, 2009 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Pre-Judging | Iloilo Grand Hotel |
| January 14-22, 2009 | Masses | San Jose Parish Church | |
| Januaryu 14, 2009 - Wednesday | 5:30 P.M. | Turning Over Ceremony for Incoming Hermano & Hermana Mayor | San Jose Parish Church |
| January 14-15, 2009 | Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Rehearsal | ||
| January 16, 2009 - (Friday) | 2:30 p.m. | Mass for opening Salvo of Tribe Dancers | San Jose Parish Church |
| 3:00 P.M. | OPENING SALVO | Judging Area | |
| 5:00 P.M. | Exhibit of Student-Generated Project | WVSU Cultural Center | |
| Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Technical Rehearsal | |||
| 6:00 P.M. | Multiple Intelligences in motion with PDA Winners Laarni & Bugoy | WVSU Cultural Center | |
| January 17, 2009 - Sunday | 7:00 P.M. | Coronation Night, MS. ILOILO DINAGYANG 2009 | Colegio de San Jose |
| CHEER LEADER CONTEST | |||
| SM Little, Warriors Dinagyang Costume Contest | SM City | ||
| January 17-18, 2009 | Warriors Festival Parade | SM City around Mall | |
| January 18, 2009 - (Sunday) | 8:00 AM- 12:00 NN | Medical Mission | San Jose Parish Church |
| January 19, 2009 | 9:00 A.M. | Healing Mass by Rev. Fr. Ramon Siquito | San Jose Parish Church |
| January 19-20, 2009 - Monday and Tuesday) | Night | Final Rehearsal, Dinagyang Ati Tribes 2009 | Dinagyang Parade Route |
| January 20, 2009 - Tuesday | 10:00 AM | Healing Mass for the Sick, Aged and Abandoned Children | San Jose Parish Church |
| January 21, 2009 - (Wednesday) | 8:00 a.m. | Arrival of Pilgrim Image of Señor Santo Niño from Cebu City | Iloilo Port Terminal |
| 5:00 P.M. | Coronation of Princess Isabel 2009 and Dinagyang Niño 2009 | San Jose Parish Church | |
| 4:30 P.M. | Coronation of Queen Juana 2009 and Niño Dinagyang 2009 | San Jose Parish Church | |
| Night | Final Rehearsal, Kasadyahan 2009 | Dinagyang Parade Route | |
| January 22-25, 2009 - (Thursday-Sunday) | 2:00 P.M.-12 MN | Iloilo Hotel Resort & Restaurant Association Food Festival(IHRRA) | Delgado St., Iloilo City |
| January 23, 2009 - (Friday) | 8:00 a.m. | DRUM AND BUGLE | Freedom Grandstand |
| 2:00 P.M. | Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown, Grand Finals | SM City Activity Center | |
| 3:00 p.m. | FLUVIAL PROCESSION from Fort San Pedro Drive Inn to disembark in front of Customs House and followed by Solemn Procession to San Jose Church | San Jose Parish Church | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Santo Niño mass in English to be followed by blessings of children, pregnant mothers Santo Niño images | San Jose Parish Church | |
| 6:00 PM | GMA, Kapuso Night | Freedom Grandstand | |
| January 23-25, 2009 | Warriors Festival Parade | SM City around Mall | |
| SM Street Party & Food Festival | SM City Car Park | ||
| January 24, 2009 - Saturday | 7:00 A.M. | Mass for Kasadyahan | San Jose Parish Churh |
| 8:00 A.M. | KASADYAHAN Competition | Freedom Grandstand and other stages | |
| SPONSORS MARDI GRAS | Freedom Grandstand & other stages | ||
| 6:00 P.M. | ABS-CBN, KAPAMILYA NIGHT | SM City | |
| 7:00 PM | LUCES IN THE SKY | ||
| 7:00 PM | Religious Sad-sad to Sr. Sto. Niño | San Jose Parish | |
| January 25, 2009 - (Sunday) | 6:30 a.m | Concelebrated high mass for devotees, Tribes, Gov’t. Officials, LOMAS in attendance | San Jose Parish Church |
| 8:00 A.M. | DINAGYANG CONTEST | Freedom Grandstand and other stages | |
| 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Regular Sunday Mass | San Jose Parish Church | |
| 7:00 P.M | 2009 Iloilo Dinagyang Awarding Ceremonies | Freedom Grandstand | |
| 7:00 P.M. | 2009 Iloilo Dinagyang Awarding Ceremonies | Freedom Grandstand | |
| January 26, 2009 - (Monday) | 5:30 P.M. | Thanksgiving Mass with all members of 2009 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival Working Committees |
Ideal Christmas Gifts for Families and Friends
Before the new year starts, it finally time for us to share all the blessings and gifts we had for the year 2008. Its time for sharing and giving this Yuletide season as we celebrate the birth of Christ. Some may I asked, what Christmas gifts they will receive from relatives and friends? It's the thought that counts. Ideally all of us are excited for the gifts we are about to receive from relatives and families.
Each year the trends of gifts are changing and sometimes depends from to whom you gift is intended to. T-shirts, stuff toys, and books are the most common gifts nowadays. Gift giving always comes from the heart. For those who are trendy and techie guys, mobiles phones and portable devices like laptops and Ipods are the expensive list that are common nowadays. You might still be thinking for gifts for the family, relatives, son and daughters.
Each year the trends of gifts are changing and sometimes depends from to whom you gift is intended to. T-shirts, stuff toys, and books are the most common gifts nowadays. Gift giving always comes from the heart. For those who are trendy and techie guys, mobiles phones and portable devices like laptops and Ipods are the expensive list that are common nowadays. You might still be thinking for gifts for the family, relatives, son and daughters.
Dingayang 2008 Opening Salvo
Finally the whole city was awaken by drum beats and street dance of 2009 Dinagyang Ati-Ati tribes. You can view pictures of the opening salvo here soon. The event yesterday is know to be "Pamukaw 2009". "Pamukaw" an Ilonggo dialect for "to awake"
Hala Bira Iloilo... Dinagyang 2009 is coming along next year, wtahc out for pics here..
Hala Bira Iloilo... Dinagyang 2009 is coming along next year, wtahc out for pics here..
A Holiday Alone
Brand new year is about to start and holiday is here. Im excited to spend time with my families and friends at home. Wanna make this christmas memorable.
Happy holidays to all.
Happy holidays to all.
Where to stay in Iloilo this coming dinagyang 2009?
Happy holidays everyone, months to go and the whole city and province of Iloilo will parade the street with beauty and colorful "ati-ati" customes knon to be "Dinagyang Festival 2009", awarded as the grandslam winner among the festivals here in the Phlippines.
Here are the list of the well known hotels and pension where you could stay during this prestigious event "Dinagyang 2009".
1st class Hotels in Iloilo:
Economy Hotels in Iloilo:
Standard Class Hotel Iloilo:
Here are the list of the well known hotels and pension where you could stay during this prestigious event "Dinagyang 2009".
1st class Hotels in Iloilo:
- Amigo Terrace Hotel Iloilo - newly renovated Amigo Mall in the 1st and 2nd floor. Location: Iznart-Delgado Sts., City Proper
Tel. No.: (63)(033) 335-0908 / 335-610
Fax No.: (63)(033) 335-0610
Manager: Mr. Benedict Uygonco
E-mail: amigo@iloilo.net
Website: http://www.amigohotel-iloilo.net/ - Centennnial Resort Hotel and Convention Center - Location: Alta Tierra Village, Jaro District, Iloilo City
Tel. No.: (63)(033) 320-2277 or 320-2288
Email: sales@thecentennialhotels.com.ph
Website: http://www.thecentennialhotels.com - Days Hotel Iloilo - Location: 4th & 5th Floor The Atrium Building, General Luna St. cor Bonifacio Drive, City Proper, Iloilo City
Tel. No.: (63 33) 337-3297, (63 33) 336-8801 to 10
Fax No.: (63 33) 336-8000
Mobile : (63) 917-7003297 or 918-9333297
E-mail: http://www.dayshotel.com - Hotel del Rio Iloilo - M.H. Del Pilar Street, Molo, Iloilo City 5000 Tel. (63-33) 335-1171 to 74, Fax. (63-33) 337-0736 e-mail: stay@hoteldelrio.net (for reservations); banquets@hoteldelrio.net (for banquets)
- Sarabia Manor Hotel - Location: 101 General Luna St., City Proper, Iloilo City
Tel. No.: (63)(033) 3351021/ 3378460
Fax No.: (63)(033) 3379127
E-mail: reservation@sarabiamanorhotel.com
Website: http://www.sarabiamanorhotel.com/
Economy Hotels in Iloilo:
- Century 21 Hotel - Location: Quezon St., City Proper, Iloilo City
Tel No: (033) 335-8821, (033) 335-8822, (033)(33) 335-8823
Cell No: (+63)920-9188821
Email: century21@ann2.net - City Corporate Inn - Rizal cor. Guanco Sts.,Iloilo City, Philippines, 5000
Tel No: (033) 508-1976, (033) 509-8388, (033) 335-0166
Cell Number: 0915-6502122 and 0918-4837911
Email: cci_iloilo@yahoo.com - Fine Rock Hotel - Location: Jalandoni St., Iloilo City, Philippines
Phone: (033) 3369075 to 79 - Harbor Town Hotel - Location: Corners of J.M. Basa Sts., Iloilo City, Philippines
Tel. No.: (63)(033) 337-2348, 336-1435, 336-1436, 336-1437
Fax No.: (63)(033) 336-1438
Email: harborth@skyinet.net
Website: http://www.skyinet.net/~harborth - Iloilo Midtown Hotel - Address : Yulo St., City Proper, Iloilo City
Telephone Number : (63)(033) 336-6888 / 336-8888 / 509-6888
Fax. No. : (033) 338-0888
Mobile No. : 63928-985-0999
E-mail : iloilo_midtown_hotel@yahoo.com
Website: http://iloilomidtownhotel.multiply.com/ - Moritz Hotel - Location: Burgos St., Jaro, Iloilo City
Tel. No.: (63)(033) 3200014-15, 5088759 - River Queen Hotel - Location: Bonifacio Drive, City Proper, Iloilo City
Tel. No.: (63)(033) 337-6667 / 335-0176
Fax No.: (63)(033) 337-6488 - Riverside Inn - Location: General Luna St., City Proper, Iloilo City
Tel. No.: (+63)(033) 508-3488 - Urban Inn - Location: Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City
Tel. No.: (63)(033) 3296724
Standard Class Hotel Iloilo:
- Castle Hotel Iloilo - Address: Bonifacio Drive, City Proper, Iloilo City, Philippines
Tel No: (63)(033) 338-1021 / 338-328 / 338-3281
Fax No: (63)(033) 338-1021 - Eon Centennial Plaza - Location: Jalandoni St., City Proper, Iloilo City, Philippines
Tel #: (033)3372277
Fax #: (033)3372299
Email: info@four-seasonhotel.com.ph
Website: http://www.thecentennialhotels.com - Four Season Hotel Iloilo - Location: Cor. Fuentes-Delgado Sts., City Proper, Iloilo City, Philippines
Tel No.: (63)(33) 3361070/ 5093888
Fax No.: (63)(033) 509-3888
E-mail: info@four-seasonhotel.com.ph
Website: http://www.four-seasonhotel.com.ph/ - Grand Dame Hotel - Location: Corner Rizal and Huervana Sts., La Paz District, Iloilo City, Philippines
Phone: (033) 508-8881
Fax: (033) 320-5656
Email: booking@granddame.net
Website: http://www.granddame.net/ - Iloilo Business Hotel - Address: Glicerio T. Pison Ave., Benigno Aquino Drive, Mandurriao
Tel. No.: (63)(033) 320-7972 / 508-2150
Fax No.: (63)(033) 3207972 local 105
Email: ilobusinesshotel@yahoo.com.ph
Website: http://www.iloilobusinesshotel.com/ - Iloilo Grand Hotel - Location: Iznart Street, City Proper, Iloilo City, Philippines
Tel No: (033) 3351801-04 /5099130-31
Fax No.: 033-3350456 - La Fiesta Hotel - Location: M.H. del Pilar St., Molo, Iloilo City
Telephone No.: (63)(33) 3380044/ 3382189
Fax No.: (63)(033) 337-9508
E-mail: lafiesta@iloilo.net - Punta Villa Hotel and Resort - Address: Santo Nino Sur, Arevalo District, Iloilo City, Philippines
Phone no.: (63)(033) 337-7972, 336-1106, 337-7253
Fax no.: (63)(033)336-1105
Email: puntavilla@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.puntavillaresort.com/ - The Residence Hotel - Address: 44 General Luna St., City Proper, Iloilo City
Telephone No.: (63)(033) 338-1091 to 93
Fax No.: (63)(033) 337-2454 - Westown Hotel Iloilo - Address: Smallville Center, Pison St. (near Diversion Road), Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Phone no.: (63)(033) 508-3838 / 509-0202 / 509-0303 / 5095678 / 3202225
Fax no.: (63)(033) 320-2225
Email: mo2westown@yahoo.com
Janiuay Iloilo Festival of Lights 2008 "Gugma Sang Paskwa"
It been a yearly routine for the whole Janiuaynon to share excitements for the whole community with the brilliant showcase of christmas lights and daily presentations in the afternoon. Here are soon of the pictures taken during the oppening of lights in Janiuay, Iloilo known to be "Gugma Sang Paskwa". This showcase of lights are made possible by the donors and mnicipal officials of the town.
During the event, you'll notice the excitements and delightments of children as well as the old ones.
During the event, you'll notice the excitements and delightments of children as well as the old ones.
Here are the Pictures for the Opening of Lights in Janiay, Iloilo, Philippines.
Janiuay Iloilo, Town Hall.. Janiuay Iloilo Festival of Lights December 2008
Giant Santa Claus, Gugma sang Paskwa, Janiuay Iloilo
Janiuay Town Plaza, Covered Gym, Janiuay Festival of Lights
Giant Christmas Tree, Janiuay, Iloilo town plaza
Opening Fireworks "Gugma sang Paskwa - Festival of Lights, Janiuay, Iloilo"
Janiuay, Iloilo Festival of Lights
Janiuay Iloilo, Town Hall.. Janiuay Iloilo Festival of Lights December 2008
Giant Santa Claus, Gugma sang Paskwa, Janiuay Iloilo
Janiuay Town Plaza, Covered Gym, Janiuay Festival of Lights
Giant Christmas Tree, Janiuay, Iloilo town plaza
Opening Fireworks "Gugma sang Paskwa - Festival of Lights, Janiuay, Iloilo"
Janiuay, Iloilo Festival of Lights
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