An exciting week awaits those who wish to experience Iloilo. People can explore a tourist destination and food hub, take part in a film showing, or catch a K-pop event. To improve the city, officials are looking into a viable solution for mitigating transportation problems. A proposed jeepney fare hike is also in the works.
NEDA pushes for expressways
Expressways are preferred by the economic sector of Western Visayas.
Economic planners from Western Visayas prefer expressways over railroads in solving transportation problems in the region. National Economic and Development Region 6 (NEDA-6) director Ro-Ann Bacal supports the idea of building an elevated expressway to link Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo. The proposed route is that of the old railway line used in the 1980s. The cost in constructing an expressway is believed to be less than the expenses for reviving the railway. Officials from Panay Railways, Inc., NEDA-6, and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are yet to convene to discuss the proposal.
Great eats at Food Park
Food Park Iloilo at night
Image: Food Park Iloilo
Diners looking for a place to eat and chill can head to Food Park in San Jose, Molo, Iloilo City. The place features seven start-up restaurants which serve light snacks. These include burger, fries, ramen, nachos, paella, spicy Mexican wings, and hot or cold local coffee. The restaurant is a good venue for friends who wish to experience a cozy ambiance inspired by the jungle. Prices of food and drinks range from PhP60 to PhP150.
Beautiful white sand beaches at Concepcion
The white sand beach of Baliguian Island in Concepcion, Iloilo
Image: Bombette Golez Marin
Local films at Cinematheque Iloilo
Cinematheque offers an intimate movie experience to film lovers.
Image: Cinematheque Iloilo
Locals and tourists can catch Filipino films at Cinematheque Iloilo. Moviegoers can watch Siargao on February 23 at 6 PM; Kita Kita on February 22 and 24 at 6 PM; Deadma Walking on February 21 at 6 PM; and I’m Drunk, I Love You on February 20 and 24 both at 6 PM.
The film showing is organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, which aims to promote Filipino artistry in films. The place offers an intimate film screening experience to moviegoers. Movie tickets are at PhP100. Cinematheque Iloilo is located at the corner Solis and Iznart Streets, Iloilo City.
Butterscotch, a popular pasalubong
Rgies Delicacies prepares one of the best butterscotch in Iloilo.
Image: Rgies Delicacies
The most purchased gift that locals and tourists buy in Iloilo is butterscotch. This soft and chewy delicacy is made of sugar, butter, egg whites, and flour, among others. It is then topped with nuts. Today different brands produce butterscotch in flavors like coffee, mango, cashew, pineapple, and prunes, among others.
The hospital chiefs and the governor pose with a defibrillator.
Ambulances in Iloilo are now ready to cater to life-and-death situations. Twelve ambulances from provincial government-run hospitals are now equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs). These portable devices may be used in case of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia which can lead to sudden cardiac arrest.
As for the weather, locals and tourists can expect fairly good weather this week. The average temperature in Iloilo will be at 32 ºC. There will be partly sunny and cloudy skies from February 18 to 23. On the 24th, there is a chance of rainfall, but there won’t be any thunderstorms throughout the week.
Iloilo transport groups call for fare hike
TThe busy Diversion Road in Mandurriao at night
Image: Iloilo KPOP Organization
An exciting week awaits those who wish to experience Iloilo. People can explore a tourist destination and food hub, take part in a film showing, or catch a K-pop event. To improve the city, officials are looking into a viable solution for mitigating transportation problems. A proposed jeepney fare hike is also in the works.
NEDA pushes for expressways
Expressways are preferred by the economic sector of Western Visayas.
Great eats at Food Park
Food Park Iloilo at night
Image: Food Park Iloilo
Diners looking for a place to eat and chill can head to Food Park in San Jose, Molo, Iloilo City. The place features seven start-up restaurants which serve light snacks. These include burger, fries, ramen, nachos, paella, spicy Mexican wings, and hot or cold local coffee. The restaurant is a good venue for friends who wish to experience a cozy ambiance inspired by the jungle. Prices of food and drinks range from PhP60 to PhP150.
Beautiful white sand beaches at Concepcion
The white sand beach of Baliguian Island in Concepcion, Iloilo
Image: Bombette Golez Marin
Local films at Cinematheque Iloilo
Cinematheque offers an intimate movie experience to film lovers.
Image: Cinematheque Iloilo
Locals and tourists can catch Filipino films at Cinematheque Iloilo. Moviegoers can watch Siargao on February 23 at 6 PM; Kita Kita on February 22 and 24 at 6 PM; Deadma Walking on February 21 at 6 PM; and I’m Drunk, I Love You on February 20 and 24 both at 6 PM.
The film showing is organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, which aims to promote Filipino artistry in films. The place offers an intimate film screening experience to moviegoers. Movie tickets are at PhP100. Cinematheque Iloilo is located at the corner Solis and Iznart Streets, Iloilo City.
Butterscotch, a popular pasalubong
Rgies Delicacies prepares one of the best butterscotch in Iloilo.
Image: Rgies Delicacies
The most purchased gift that locals and tourists buy in Iloilo is butterscotch. This soft and chewy delicacy is made of sugar, butter, egg whites, and flour, among others. It is then topped with nuts. Today different brands produce butterscotch in flavors like coffee, mango, cashew, pineapple, and prunes, among others.
The hospital chiefs and the governor pose with a defibrillator.
Ambulances in Iloilo are now ready to cater to life-and-death situations. Twelve ambulances from provincial government-run hospitals are now equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs). These portable devices may be used in case of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia which can lead to sudden cardiac arrest.
As for the weather, locals and tourists can expect fairly good weather this week. The average temperature in Iloilo will be at 32 ºC. There will be partly sunny and cloudy skies from February 18 to 23. On the 24th, there is a chance of rainfall, but there won’t be any thunderstorms throughout the week.
Iloilo transport groups call for fare hike
TThe busy Diversion Road in Mandurriao at night
Image: Iloilo KPOP Organization
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