Gaisano City Mall in La Paz and Energy Development Corporation (EDC) will team up for the EDC-Gaisano Iloilo Solar Rooftop Project. This will make Gaisano City the first solar-powered mall in Iloilo.
Solar panels will be installed this month on the rooftop of the mall which will generate energy from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. EDC Vice president Raymundo N. Jarque requested the said project with the hopes of promoting sustainable energy without any harmful effects on the environment.
HEALTH ALERT/NEWS
National Epilepsy Awareness Month

September is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (Photo courtesy of National Epilepsy Awareness)
September is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, pursuant to Proclamation No. 230 signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. T he aim of the disability law is to shed light on the ongoing cases of epilepsy in the Philippines. The government also aims for the public to remove the stigma and fear against epilepsy.
Two more cases of Zika virus in Iloilo

New cases of Zika Virus reported in Iloilo
The Department of Health (DOH) is now monitoring two more people who tested positive for Zika virus. The new cases were discovered during a testing done on 12 people who came in contact with the original patient. They showed mild skin rash es but have now recovered. They are currently under home quarantine and are being closely observed by local health officials.
The government is still conducting tests around the province, providing information about Zika virus, and monitoring everyone who goes through the Iloilo International Airport.
MAJOR AND MACRO ENTERTAINMENT
Dinagyang Wellness Festival 2016

The Dinagyang Wellness Festival 2016 aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. (Photo courtesy of Dinagyang Wellness Festival 2016)
Locals and tourists can learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle at the Dinagyang Wellness Festival, happening on September 16 to 18 at Robinsons Place Jaro. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Metro Iloilo Dinagyang will host the event, which will feature local products ranging from food, clothes, art, and more. The highlight of the festival is a beauty pageant dubbed Maanyag kag Maambong na Ilonggo 2016.
TOURIST SPOT NEWS
The Virgin Islands of Concepcion

The clear blue waters of Lumpatan Island (Photo courtesy of Mao Orera)
Iloilo is usually known as a stopover to the beautiful Guimaras Islands, but the beaches of Concepcion are also worth exploring. Concepcion is just a couple of hours away from the city center. Tourists can go island hopping and enjoy the beauty of white sand beaches and clear waters.
Some of the virgin islands in Concepcion that are yet to be discovered include the Bago Sipol Island, Lumpatan Island, Agho Island, and Tambalisa Island .