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16,000 jobs up for grabs in PESO Iloilo Job Fair

April 24, 2018, 3:08 pm
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Nearly 16,000 job vacancies are available during a one-day job fair facilitated by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in Iloilo province on June 1.


PESO-Iloilo department head Francisco Heler Jr. said 113 companies already confirmed to join the job fair at the Capitol.

A total of 93 of these companies are for local employment of business process outsourcing, tutorials, retail and merchandising, automobile, hospitals, banks, malls, hotels, engineering and logistics.

Meanwhile, 20 of these companies are for overseas employment.

“But we are targeting 140 to 150 companies to participate,” he said.

Heler said that public assistance desks will be established by various agencies to assist the jobseekers for their needed requirements and to address their concerns.

These are the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).




Special lanes will also still be available for persons with disabilities (PWDs), Indigenous People (IPs) solo parents and beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

On top of the job fair, the PESO-Iloilo has partnered with the provincial tourism and agriculture offices to provide investment opportunities to business aspirants.

“These two sectors, the tourism and agriculture, are key employment generators and we are partnering with the Negosyo Center of DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) to provide interventions to those who do not want to be employed but they rather want to join in the investments,” Heler said.




However, the PESO-Iloilo said that they are still finalizing this plan.

Through the series of job fairs conducted over the years, Heler recalled that 3, 474 applicants were hired in 2016, 442 of them were hired on the spot.

The number grew in 2017 wherein 5, 208 were hired, 369 of them were hired on the spot.

Heler called on interested applicants to register as the pre-registration for the job fair is now starting at the PESO office at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. (By Cindy Ferrer, PNA)
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Mayor's Cup basketball tourney kicks off April 29

April 25, 2018, 8:04 pm
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As part of the City Government’s sports program through City Sports Division, Mayor Jose Espinosa Cup Iloilo City Invitational Basketball Tournament will kick off 1:00 p.m. at La Paz Plaza Covered Gym April 29.


“I’m glad to know that this year, we were able to gather more than 30 teams from different categories. I can’t wait to witness how they’ll play the game. I believe that more than their job, they deserve to have some time for sports. This will help them improve their physical and technical skills. This will also give them the chance to meet new people and friends. The city government will continue promoting sports program like this,” Espinosa stressed.

City Sports Division Officer-in-Charge Moises Salomon, said the tournament has four categories which are Inter-Agency, Inter-District Barangay Official, Open, and 40-Up.

“We didn’t expect to bring together a large number of participants this year. It only shows that members of different sectors continue to support us so we are inviting everyone to join us this Sunday. After the ceremony, we’ll start with the first set of game. We assure you that the game will be more exciting this time,” Salomon added.




For Inter-Agency Category, Bracket A is composed of Iloilo City Government, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Philippine Coast Guard, and Developmental Bank of the Philippines (DBP). Bracket B includes S.W.A.T., Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Department of Education (Dep Ed), and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).

Bracket A for 40-up Category are Iloilo Tuesday Club, Kris DB Deocampo, Iloilo City Government, Duterte Starr and UK Sports while Bracket B are Legends, NBI, CPU Agahan, MASA, and Double J Builders.


Inter-District Barangay Official Category is composed of Arevalo, City Proper, Jaro, La Paz, Lapuz, Mandurriao and Molo Districts.
Iloilo Mission Hospital, University of San Agustin, Lennard, Team Sales Promotion, Conlu Customs Brokerage, Double J Builders comprise the Open Category. (Thessalonia Ordales/Iloilo City PIO)
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5,000 to join Iloilo Bike Festival 2018

April 30, 2018, 3:16 am
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More than 5,000 participants are expected to join the 5th Iloilo Bike Festival on May 1-6 organized by the City Government through City Sports Division in partnership with Megaworld Corporation.


This year’s event positions the metropolis as “BIKEcation destination.”

“Biking has become the Ilonggos’ hobby these days. We have a very bike-friendly environment. We already have bike lanes for our bikers to be safe and more comfortable. Let’s all help ourselves to be fit and healthy to avoid sickness by joining this activity,” Mayor Jose Espinosa III said.

Festival director Arch. Wilfredo Sy said the week-long event’s goal is to make Iloilo City a bike destination while promoting healthy lifestyle among the Ilonggos.

“This year, our goal is to be identified as the most bike-friendly city. We’re confident to be nominated since we have more bike lanes, new university loop, and bicycle ordinances. We have a very strong cycling community here,” Sy said.

“We would like to invite everyone to join the bike festival. Let’s make a fun and enjoyable week of various events,” he added.


The schedule of activities includes Bike Clinic and Bike Show at The Box on May 1; Photo Exhibit Opening at ILOILO Business Park Showroom and SineSiklista Logo Animation Contest on May 2; Bike Tiangge at Festive Walk on May 3-6; Cycling heARTS Exhibit at Gallery Eye on May 3; Transport Forum and BMX Exhibition at Iloilo Business Park Showroom on May 4; MTB XC Challenge and Art Bike at Festive Walk, Amazing Bicycle Race, VisiTOUR and Fellowship Night at Park Square on May 5; and Family Fun Day and Fun Race, Pinta Siklista at Festive Walk/PARK Square, and Porma Siklista, the 16-km Grand Fun Ride, and Awarding and Announcement of Winners at Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art area on May 6. (Thessalonia Ordales/Iloilo City PIO)
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Mang Inasal opens milestone 500th store in Iloilo

May 1, 2018, 7:45 pm
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Mang Inasal, the leading Pinoy fast-food restaurant that serves the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal, has opened its 500th store in Iloilo – the place where Sarap ng Kaing Pinoy started.

Mang Inasal 500th store

The restaurant opened on April 30, graced by some key people who have helped Mang Inasal’s journey to 500. The first and 500th customers who came to witness the unveiling of the milestone store were surprised with Mang Inasal coupons.

Widely promoting itself as the champion of Sarap ng Kaing Pinoy, Mang Inasal has provided authentic Pinoy dining experience that brings out everyone’s unique eating quirks. From its superior tasting local comfort food, to its popular unlimited rice offer and condiments that include the much-requested chicken oil, Mang Inasal has truly endeared itself to the hearts and palates of Pinoy diners.




Located at Iloilo City Center, Benigno Aquino Avenue (formerly West Diversion Road), Mandurriao, Iloilo, the restaurant seeks to let more people enjoy Mang Inasal’s offerings of traditional Filipino cuisine with a provincial, homey grillery ambience.


The milestone store is set apart by a new look that embraces unique Filipino aesthetics and highlights modern Pinoy artistry. The high ceiling, patterned floor tiles, and cabinet-inspired counters are among the features of the store that contribute to this ambience, making customers feel more comfortable and at home. The Pintados-inspired walls and the colorful tables and benches also lend festivity to the store.

The fast-food store also has a grill positioned at the entrance to attract passers-by with the smoke and aroma of grilled food. It also has a special counter where the So Creamy, So Sarap Pinoy Halo Halo is prepared.


Adding to the fresh store design are the new set of crew uniforms which was created by renowned fashion designer Rajo Laurel. Drawing inspiration from the fiesta atmosphere, on Mang Inasal’s “familiar and Filipino” brand image, and on his many trips to Mang Inasal stores, Laurel’s uniform design features a blue, denim-like base accentuated by strips of colors that convey a happy vibe.

As Mang Inasal unveils its 500th store, more Filipinos are invited to have their fill of the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal and the So Creamy, So Sarap Pinoy Halo-Halo.

About Mang Inasal

Mang Inasal is the number one Pinoy barbecue brand that is known for its authentic fusion of traditional Pinoy cuisine with a fast-food concept.

Today, Mang Inasal leads the market with its strong portfolio of Chicken Inasal, Pork BBQ, Halo-Halo, and Palabok. Currently, the company has 500 stores nationwide to cater to the growing love of Filipinos for the brand.

It has also received numerous awards including the Most Outstanding Quick Service Restaurant and Most Outstanding Chicken Inasal restaurant from the 2010 Dangal ng Bayan Awards, and the Outstanding Filipino Franchise Award for two consecutive years, making it a Hall of Famer of said award.
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The Shoes and Bags of Summer from Parisian

May 2, 2018, 7:00 am
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No matter what season, shoes and bags are our guilty shopping pleasure. And this summer, Parisian Shoes and Bags lets you elevate your street and resort style with its new collection.


Few things are as easy as slipping on a pair of mules, and at Parisian, it was all about happy and bright mule flats. Buckles are also coming in strong for summer either for a retro effect, or simply a classic shoe design. Parisian Shoes also lets you put your best foot forward in easy breezy espadrilles and woven shoes which come in both flats and heeled designs.

Wicker and straw bags make us think of summer, the beach, and picnics, and we all love seeing them. At Parisian, wicker wonders come in the form of sling bags to backpacks, some combined with fabrics and textures. These are great choices for a seaside holiday or a stroll around the city.


Parisian Shoes and Bags Summer Collection is available at SM Stores nationwide. Get connected with Parisian through Parisian Shoes and Bags on Facebook and @SMParisian on Twitter and Instagram.
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Iloilo City Library opens Children's Nook

May 3, 2018, 2:31 am
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The Iloilo City Public Library (ICPL) has opened the Children’s Nook at second floor of City Hall May 2.


It aims to teach children aged 4 to 10 years old with various arts and craft this summer.

“We would like to invite the parents and their children to visit the Children’s Nook. This is City Government’s way of providing venue for children to enjoy summer season while learning new things,” said Mayor Jose Espinosa III.

“This is a summer workshop for our children every May. Since these children have no classes this summer, we think of ways on how to teach them arts, crafts, and mosaic, among others,” said City Librarian Marion Aguirre.

Children were taught on how to design and turn cans into piggy banks.

The summer workshop is only every Wednesday afternoon in order not to disturb readers and researchers in the library, Aguirre noted.

The City Library only accommodates 30 children every week on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited space. On May 9, children will be taught on how to decorate their things using beads. The May 16 session is rescheduled on May 18, wherein children will be taught on how to properly draw and color; and mosaic class will be on May 23.

Culminating activity is on May 30.

Aguirre stressed that with the trend of technology, it is important to teach traditional arts to children.

“Although we also use technology to teach our children, we, librarians, have to instill in them the importance of reading and traditional games and crafts,” Aguirre said. (Merianne Grace Ereñeta/Iloilo City PIO)
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Iloilo Bike Festival to hold Transport Forum on May 4

May 3, 2018, 2:47 am
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To help the cyclists know their roles and rights inside the road, the 5th Iloilo Bike Festival (IBF) committee is organizing a Transport Forum at The Box, 2nd floor of Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA), Casa de Emperador, Iloilo Business Park May 4 at 1pm.


“The City Government is glad that in this way, people especially cyclists and public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers would know their roles on roads and also learn how to respect each other’s line when biking or driving ,” Mayor Jose Espinosa III said.
“The initiative is manifestation of the city’s commitment to being a bikeable and livable city,” IBF 2018 Festival Director Wilfredo Sy Jr. said.

Sy said the festival was first launched in 2013 to celebrate the growing biking culture and community in the city as well as inspire and encourage others to embrace the biking lifestyle as a form of sports, exercise, transportation and recreation.

Through the years, IBF has gathered more than a thousand bikers not just from the city but also from neighboring provinces and regions, he added.

One of the forum organizers, Joseph Allen Españo said, the activity aims to promote road sharing among people.

“There are people who walk, bike, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) as well who use our road, so we will be discussing about road sharing and how to properly use the roads for our safety,” said Españo who is also vice president of In Solidum Student Council of University of Iloilo College of Law.

“Some people are not giving importance to bike lanes within the city,” he noted.

Environmentalist lawyer Antonio Oposa Jr. will be the guest speaker to participants composed of various bike groups, students from UI College of Law of, University of San Agustin, and Central Philippine University, PUJ groups, and taxi drivers. (Merianne Grace Ereñeta/Iloilo City PIO)
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9 beauties vie for Mutya ng Guimaras 2018

May 3, 2018, 5:59 pm
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It's the season of fun and beauty once again in the province of Guimaras this summer!


All roads lead to this beautiful and sought after tourist destination when nine lovely ladies coming from the five municipalities of Guimaras province take center stage and compete in the province's most prestigious annual beauty search, The Mutya ng Guimaras 2018!

The nine candidates vying for the title are Sheyne Ericka Gallentes and Ellen Grace Galaura of Jordan, Kate Maureen Sunga and Krista Marie Viñas of Buenavista, Precious Von Lasquety and Jell Roses Duga of San Lorenzo, Almina Marie Gange and Darra Lorreine Sadsad of Sibunag, and Lyka Mae Camino of Nueva Valencia.

Candidates No. 1 to 3: Lyka Mae Camino of Nueva Valencia, Sheyne Ericka Gallentes of Jordan and Darra Lorreine Sadsad of Sibunag

Candidates No. 4 to 6: Ellen Grace Galaura of Jordan, Jell Roses Duga and Precious Von Lasquety and Jell Roses Duga of San Lorenzo

Candidates No. 7 to 9: Kate Maureen Sunga of Buenavista, Almina Marie Gange of Sibunag and Krista Marie Viñas of Buenavista

These lovely Guimarasnons were recently presented to members of Iloilo media and bloggers for a press conference at Seda Atria, where they all showed poise and confidence in answering questions. Provincial tourism officer Liberty Ferrer and tourism officers of each of five municipalities also graced the event to give support to the ladies.


The series of pre-pageant activities are hosted by the 5 municipalities so as to bring Mutya ng Guimaras events nearer to the residents. This is also to give each town the chance to take part in the activities that go with the pageant preparations while showing heir town's warmth hospitality.




The Search for Mutya ng Guimaras is among the many event highlights of the Manggahan Festival this May 11-22. The coronation night will be on May 18, 2018 at the Provincial Capitol Gymnasium.

Schedule of Events for Mutya ng Guimaras 2018 are as follows:

April 6 - Presentation of Candidates and Fashion Show - Robinsons Place Iloilo
April 8 - Resorts Wear Competition - Sibunag
April 15 - Swimwear Competition - San Lorenzo
April 22 - Talent Competition - Nueva Valencia
April 29 - Festival Costume Competition and Designer Fashion Parade - Buenavista
May 5 - Casual Wear Competition - Sibunag
May 18 - Grand Coronation Night - Provincial Capitol Gym

Dr. Mae Tamayo-Panes and her TMX team with Marketing Communications Officer Nico Velasquez of the newly-opened Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo.

Mutya ng Guimaras 2018 is presented by the provincial government of Guimaras with Travel and Marketing Experts (TMX) Corporation as its official event organizer.
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1 rebel killed, 3 soldiers hurt in Iloilo clashes

May 5, 2018, 3:33 am
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A rebel was killed and three soldiers were wounded in separate encounters between troops of the Philippine Army’s 61st Infantry Battalion (61st IB) and members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Iloilo province on Saturday morning.


The rebel was killed in the first encounter in Sitio Anoy, Barangay Cabalunan in Miag-ao town at about 5:49 a.m.
Brig. Gen. Pio Diñoso, commanding officer of the 301st Infantry Brigade, said in an interview that the slain rebel has yet to be identified as the Scene of the Crime Operation of the Philippine National Police is still investigating the scene. Soldiers recovered one M653 and AK-47 firearms.

The soldiers were patrolling the village of Cabalunan when they encountered about 15 rebels who were the first to shoot. The firefight lasted 10 minutes, said Diñoso.

“There are locals reporting to us that there are NPAs in the area doing some extortion and recruitment so we conducted a community protection patrol,” he said.

Meanwhile, another encounter between troops of 61st IB and 10 NPA members took place in Caratagan village, Calinog, Iloilo.

Diñoso said the soldiers were on their way to the village after receiving reports from locals about the presence of the NPA in the area when an explosion occurred and wounded three soldiers.

A 10-minute firefight ensued, he said, adding that his men sustained only minor injuries.

“They even wanted to continue with their operation,” Diñoso added.

The wounded soldiers, however, were pulled out to be given anti-tetanus shots. “Hopefully, after they will be given (anti-tetanus) shots, they will get back to their operation,” he said.

Diñoso said the two encounters are manifestations that the public has already mustered the courage to help government forces by giving them information on the activities and whereabouts of the rebels.

“Maybe, the public is already tired of the extortion and recruitment activities of the NPAs. That is why they are already helping us,” he said.

Hot pursuit operations against the rebels involved in the two encounters are ongoing and additional troops have been deployed to help. (By Cindy Ferrer, PNA | Photo by 61st Infantry Hunter Battalion)
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Honest SM City personnel receive commendation

May 8, 2018, 5:01 am
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Honesty seems to be a lost art among many people.

But the commendable acts of two SM City Iloilo security guards and a maintenance personnel are testaments to the popular saying “Do Small Things with Great Love”.

Mr. Estember of RKJ General Services and Sales Inc. hands the wallet to Mr. Eduardo H.Sancio, of Brgy Sto Nino, San Miguel, Iloilo

SG Alcain is stationed in SM Cinema and he usually does clearing operations every after each movie showing. In those times, he have shown exemplary honesty in finding things left by customers in the area—several times, he found wallets on separate occasions and were accordingly turned over to the owners after verification at the mall’s Customer Relations Services(CRS) office.

SG Jacinto A. Alcain Jr. of NMISA turns over the pouch to Mr. Yang Changgui of Huasiong College.

SG Jacinto A. Alcain Jr. returns the wallet to Mr. France Denver T. Orleans of Land Heights Subdivision, Iloilo City.

In one instance, SG Jacinto Alcain Jr. found an iPhone 7 but he did not think twice in having it turned over to the CRS office.




The same is true with another honest security guard who also found a wallet containing cash. The worried owner went to the CRS office and was relieved to find out that her wallet was found by SG Jomarie Paredes stationed at the Foodhall of the mall. He would have preferred to keep the item as it is quite tempting but he returned it.

SG Jacinto A. Alcain Jr. turns over the I phone 7 mobile phone to Mr. Randy G. Toledanio of Guimaras Province.

SG Jacinto A. Alcain Jr. hands over the wallet to Mr. Raylan Ahmad C. Barodi of Iloilo City.

Both guards are from NMISA Security Agency.

On another occasion, a maintenance personnel of RKJ General Services and Sales Inc in the name of Marvin Estember, also found a wallet containing cash in the male comfort room in the Northpoint of the mall which the said personnel immediately turned over to the CRS office. The owner was appreciative of the gesture and was happy to have his wallet back.

SG Jomarie D. Paredes of NMISA returns the wallet to Ms. Klynee Faye Bermejo, of Madurriao Iloilo City.

The said mall personnel were given commendation for their honesty and integrity by the management of the mall.
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DA Region 6 conducts value-adding training for rural women in WV

May 9, 2018, 8:59 pm
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The Department of Agricuture-Regional Field Office 6's Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System conducted a farmers' forum for the rural women in western visayas at Iloilo Research Outreach Station, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, May 8.


With the theme "Agri-negosyo para kay Juana sa Pag-umwad sang Pamilya,"this year's farmers' forum aims to capacitate rural women through value-adding trainings.

Ms. Carmelita Fantilanan, GAD FPS Team Leader, encouraged all participants to be attentive in every lecture. She is positive that this training will help them come up with an additional income for the family.

"Let us take this training as an opportunity to grow and a window for a better life," said Fantilanan. "

Mr. Glenn Mariano and Mr. Eden Panisales of the Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center(WESVIARC) conducted a training in mushroom burger patty, mushroom ice cream and crispy mushroom making.

Meanwhile, Ms. Mayflor Cepeda conducted a training in cassava cake and cheese cupcake baking.

All participants were very eagerin listening to all the recipes that were presented. They were amazed because with little ingredients needed, they can already replicate it in their own homes.

Aside from the training, all participants also received garden tools such as rake, spade, pruning shear and sprinkler. Also, the Iloilo ROS distributed planting materials and vegetable seeds.

The Farmers' Forum is an annual activity of the Gender and Development Focal Point System. (DA6)
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Iloilo City scholars screening starts May 11

May 10, 2018, 4:12 pm
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The Iloilo City Government will accept applications for its educational financial assistance program starting May 11-25.
Mayor Jose Espinosa III initiated the program that will benefit 200 incoming freshmen scholars for school year 2018-2019. Each scholar will receive P1,000 monthly.


Forms are available at Local Youth Development Division at 6th floor of City Hall.

Applicants should submit an accomplished Scholarship Application Form; two passport size colored pictures; certificate of residency issued by Punong Barangay both for the applicant and parents or legal guardian; certificate from the City Commission on Election (Comelec) that the applicant’s parents or legal guardian are registered voters of Iloilo City; Income Tax Return (ITR) if any, if both parents, or the legal guardian have business or self-employed; BIR Form 2316 if any of parents or the legal guardian is employed; Tax Exemption Certificate if any or both parents or legal guardian belongs to non-formal employment; and Certificate of good moral character and Form 138.

The city’s Scholarship Commission will check and finalize the list of pre-qualified applicants for the competitive exam on May 28-31.
The list of pre-qualified applicants for the competitive exam will be posted on June 1 while the competitive exam and finalization of qualified applicants will be conducted on June 4-8.

The list of names of qualified scholars will be posted on June 15.




“I am inviting those who want to finish college despite financial difficulty to apply and have the chance to become city scholars to support their studies,” Espinosa said.

[READ: Pag-ulikid Scholarship Program qualifications, requirements]

Applicants must be residents of Iloilo City; should have good moral character; both parents or legal guardian must have a total gross income derived from livelihood, business, occupation, exercise of profession, allotment or pension of not exceeding P220,000 per annum for the last two preceding years; registered voters of Iloilo City; a graduate of any public or government recognized private senior high school with an average of 85 percent provided without final rating of 80% in any subject in the final year; and must be enrolled in any bachelor’s degree courses provided by Commission on Higher Education (CHED) except courses offered at Iloilo City Community College; and enrolled in schools recognized or accredited by CHED. (Merianne Grace Ereñeta/Iloilo City PIO)
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50 MSMEs to join 3-day Trade Fair at Jaro Plaza

May 10, 2018, 4:21 pm
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The Iloilo City Government in partnership with Produkto Lokal will hold a Trade Fair at Jaro Plaza Bandstand starting 4pm on May 25-27.


“Mayor Joe III Espinosa’s Pag-Ulikid program aims to bring social services closer to the people. He also advocates for ‘Invest, Invest, Invest’ to strengthen the business climate in the city as well as promoting micro- entrepreneurs. That is why the City Government partners with them for this three-day Trade Fair,” Local Economic and Investment Promotions Office (LEIPO) head Ritchel Gavan said.

Produkto Lokal is being run by the Youth First Initiative which gathers micro-entrepreneurs and provides them with venue where they can display their products for selling.

The activity will gather 50 exhibitors who belong to food, non-food, and farm sectors.




“Through the LEIPO, we expose these micro- entrepreneurs to the market, then link them to the suppliers, provide assistance to them by helping them how to register their business and link them with financial institutions for them to become part of formal economy,” Gavan said.


She noted the City Government plans to conduct the Trade Fair every month.

Gavan encouraged those who underwent the City Government’s product labeling and packaging workshops previously to participate and apply their learning. (Merianne Grace Ereñeta/Iloilo City PIO)
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Over 33,000 vacancies at PESO Job Expo on June 1

May 12, 2018, 2:25 am
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Some 33,120 vacancies are available for the upcoming June 1 Job Expo of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in Iloilo province.


The available jobs doubled compared to the previous 16,000 solicited by PESO as of the third week of April.

PESO Manager Francisco Heler Jr. on Thursday said that there are already 156 companies which confirmed their participation as of May 9.

Of the number, 127 companies are for local employment and 29 for overseas employment.

Heler said that the available jobs are expected to increase as more companies are still expressing interest to join the expo.

`The jobs available are call center agents, teachers, sales agent, nurses, physical therapist, medical technologist, doctors, pharmacists, carpenters, welders, engineers (mechanical, civil or electrical), drivers, technicians (electrical, mechanical or aircon), information technology technicians and computer operators maintenance.




As of the moment, there are already 348 jobseekers that pre-registered to PESO office.

Heler called on to more job applicants to pre-register in their office at the third floor or Iloilo Provincial Capitol to avoid long lines during the job expo.

“We are calling to interested applicants to take this opportunity because this is a big job fair,” he said.

Heler said the job expo is anchored with the theme “Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan sa Agricultura at Turismo.”

Aside from the available jobs, the event will also involve pre-employment orientation, basic entrepreneurship training, tourism awareness seminar and livelihood opportunities in agriculture through its partnership with the provincial tourism office and agriculture office, he said.

Free transport for the job hunters will also be provided several local government units in the province.

These towns include Alimodian, Anilao, Barotac Viejo, Cabatuan, Concepcion, Igbaras, Janiuay, Lambunao, Leon, Maasin, Miagao, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara, Tubungan and Zarraga.

Special lanes will also be available for persons with disabilities, solo parents, Indigenous People, and beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. (By Cindy Ferrer, PNA)
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EXPERIENCE MANGGAHAN: Experience Guimaras!

May 15, 2018, 11:23 pm
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It’s not new to us Filipinos to deeply consider how we spend our summer vacations. So to help you decide, let us persuade you to explore one of the top destinations in the country today: the sweet island of Guimaras!


Apart from being the Mango Province of the Philippines, Guimaras has excelled in promoting various tourism circuits which cater to tourists’ preference. These seven tourism circuits are divided into: Agri-Eco, Community-Based Rural Tourism, Historical, Educational, Sight-Seeing, Island Hopping, and Bike Circuits.

The Agri-Eco Circuit consists of a dozen agricultural and ecological locations all over the island province of Guimaras. It promotes organic vegetable and fruit producing farms which includes: Guimaras Wonders Farm, Dasal Organic Vegetable Farm, Big Fortune Farm, and Spring Bloom Farm.


It also promotes resorts and tours to those who want to reconnect with nature in places like Neptune Pittman Garden Resort and Spa, Camp Alfredo, and Suba Malawig Eco-Tour which is comprised of 6 kilometers of sand bars, inhabited islets, mangroves, white beaches, and sea grasses. It also features McNester Food Factory, Sapal Weaving Village, Bureau of Plant Industry-National Crop Research Development Support Center, GTIC Pasalubong Center, and Trappist Gift Shop.

On the other hand, CBRT or Experiential Tourism Circuit was developed to enjoin the host communities to protect and conserve the environment, promote cultural heritage, and create opportunities for locals. Hoskyn CBRT features the tultul making industry, where salt slabs are created from dagsa, marooned coastal wastes. San Roque CBRT is home to Suba Malawig. Sapal CBRT houses its nipa, baryos, and buri weaving community. Rizal CBRT focuses on miniature galleon and boat making. Tamborong CBRT presents the pilgrimage site and peaceful retreat area. The Educational and Research Circuit includes a visit to locations connected to food innovation, marine reserve, crop development, and nature conservation and preservation.

Places in this circuit include McNester Food Processing Factory where mangoes and other fruits are turned into jams and juices, Taklong Island National Marine Reserve, GTIC Pasalubong Center, Bureau of Plant Indusry (BPI) – Guimaras National Crop, Research Development Support Center, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), Guimaras Provincial Capitol, Big Fortune Farm, and the JBLFMU Ecological Park. A popular destination is the Igang Marine Station in SEAFDEC, which consists of four islets and floating fish cages that hold different species of marine life. The station provides marine-related technical and research assistance to local farmers as well as stakeholders from Southeast Asian countries.


The Historical Circuit brings local and foreign tourists to sites which are of great historical significance to the island. Roca Encantada, the mansion-atop-a-hill of the Lopezes and considered as a cultural heritage belongs to this circuit. Along with it is the Old Guisi Lighthouse, one of the two oldest lighthouses built during the Spanish colonial times in Guimaras. Navalas Church, the oldest Catholic Church built with sillar or coral rocks during the early Spanish colonization is on top of this circuit, along with McArthur’s Headquarters which was built as the fortress of the Americans in the 1800s.


Bala-an Bukid, Trappist Monastery, Consoler’s Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, and Holy Family Hills are also within this circuit.

The Island Hopping Circuit is especially made for those who love the sun, sea, and sand. The tour covers Sto. Nino Island, Ave Maria Islet, Isla Naburot, Baras Beach, Jordan Marine Reserve, Taklong Island, and the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Igang Marine Substation. Coves, sandbars, rock formations, mangroves, numerous islets, white sand beaches, and abundant marine life are the stars of this circuit, making Guimaras a year-round summer paradise for both locals and tourists.

Finally, Guimaras has also organized the Sightseeing Circuit which covers galleon making, Roca Encantada, Navalas Church, Holy Family Hills, OLP-Trappist Monastery, Neptune Pittman Garden Resort and Spa, Bureau of Plant Indusry (BPI) – Guimaras National Crop, Research Development Support Center, Valle Verde, Guisi Lighthouse, JBLFMU Ecological Park, and Alubihod Beach Areas. Valle Verde is a mountain resort famous for its panoramic and picturesque view of Lawi cove and Iloilo Strait, and the hot spring found 300-steps below.




On the other hand, the most popular part of this circuit may just be the series of Alubihod Beaches in Nueva Valencia. So whatever adventure you want to indulge yourself in, Guimaras offers you more than a handful of choices. May it be for adventure, vacation, education, immersion, or an attempt to moving on, Guimaras is your island paradise.
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Iloilo City tops Child-Friendly Governance in Western Visayas

May 17, 2018, 2:20 am
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Through its continuous effort in promoting children’s right to survival, development, protection and participation, Iloilo City Government was declared a recipient of 2017 Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance with the highest score of 98% among cities in Western Visayas.


Iloilo City will then compete for Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) in the country.

“Garnering a total score of 98% means the city was able to provide quality education, shelter, health and protection to children. I commend the Iloilo City Council for the Protection of Children and the hardworking Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC). They’re the ones who worked for implementation and compliance,” Mayor Jose Espinosa III said.

Espinosa said the city will work on the construction of halfway house for homeless street children and Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL).

Merlyn Gison, focal person for Children and Youth of City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), said during the validation, programs which are based on category of children’s rights were verified.

“We’re glad that the city complied with the proper utilization of 1% fund for daycare services, health and nutrition; provided shelter facilities for abused children and those under rehabilitation; training for BCPC, and financial and educational aid for indigent students. These are the factors which brought us to the top,” Gison stressed.

The annual validation conducted by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), with Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Health (DOH), aimed to ensure that Local Government Units (LGUs) do their responsibilities in delivering welfare services and programs for children. (Thessalonia Ordales/Iloilo City PIO)
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Vista Mall Iloilo brings unique shopping experience to Ilonggos

May 17, 2018, 3:32 am
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Former senator and business tycoon Manny Villar proudly introduces to fellow Ilonggos a different dining and shopping experience through Vista Mall Iloilo.


Villar, chairman of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., together with daughter Camille opened Vista Mall Iloilo Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Circumferential Road 1 Savannah, Pulo Maestra Vita, Oton, Iloilo. The mall that's just 15 minutes away from Iloilo International Airport is the first Vista Mall in the Visayas.


Vista Mall brings life to Vista Iloilo's promise as a complete and self-sustaining community for Ilonggos. Vista Mall Iloilo is introducing a unique shopping and dining experience with its world-class amenities, diverse selection of restaurants, and an impressive line-up of global and local brands that are suited to the fine tastes of Iloilo residents.

Locals will finally have a taste of what Vista Mall is known for—beautiful interiors, comfortable common spaces, and premium movie watching experience through Vista Cinemas. With Vista Mall rising in Vista Iloilo, Ilonggos can now enjoy a new way of shopping and dining made closer to their homes.


To date, Vista Mall Iloilo is the 23rd mall set to open this year, and expecting 7 other malls by the end of 2018 to complete its growing commercial portfolio. Currently, Vista Land's commercial portfolio also includes 7 office buildings and over 50 commercial centers.

Vista Mall Iloilo is part of Vista Land's master-planned communicity, Vista Iloilo. Vista Iloilo is a 500-hectare communicity considered as Vista Land's grandest development across the Visayan region. Inside the sprawling Vista Iloilo is Camella Savannah, it's prime residential zone, which boasts highly of its Southern American-themed houses and beautifully designed and developed enclaves—The Crest, The Trails, The Glades, The Orchard, and The Glen. The rising communicity is also home to Georgia Academy, St. Pio Chapel, and a 100-hectare City Center where Vista Mall is located along with other commercial and office spaces.



Coffee Project: Now Brewing in Vista Mall Iloilo



With absolutely Instagram-able stores and delicious caffeine fixes, coffee aficionados' newest darling keeps its energetic pace of growth with the opening of its 26th location today.

Whether it's to jumpstart your day, enjoy a midday break or to relax after a full day of shopping, Coffee Project provides diners and coffee lovers with the perfect ambiance to really relax and savor their favorite drinks coupled with hearty, delicious meals. Every store's design is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the brand's love affair with coffee, with every corner worthy of shareable memories.

AllHome — On its 17th superstore in Iloilo



AllHome, the country's first and only full line home center, opens its 17th location in Vista Mall Iloilo today, promising to bring a renewed joy in home shopping and incredible value to a bustling builders' market in Iloilo.

Best known as the ultimate one stop shop for home building, renovating and furnishing needs, the brand continues to expand its product scope by offering more than just building and construction materials from local and international brands to the delight of its customers. AllHome also houses exclusive brands such as the high quality Italian tile brand IRIS Ceramica and the leading Japanese sanitary ware Inax.

To provide a more shopping friendly store layout, AllHome carefully grouped its vast range of products into customer-friendly categories. Every solution for Do-It-Yourself, Construction Materials, Ceramics and Tiles, Appliances, Furniture, Homelines and Kitchenware, and Home are clearly identified in every store, making it easier for shoppers, whether professional builders or do-it-yourself enthusiasts to find the best items for their home needs. Attentive and knowledgeable staff are also always ready to assist shoppers, ensuring the best service at every step of every sale.

Giving shoppers more options in the way they beautify their homes, AllHome has become the new go-to for home and construction needs, which also includes other essentials like appliances, furniture, even kitchenware. Easily accomplish all your home shopping goals in just one go only at AllHome.

All Day Supermarket brings a fresh new grocery shopping experience in Iloilo

With its 11th store opening today and first branch outside of Luzon, All Day Supermarket promises to bring its fresh selections, fair prices and a unique twist to fast, fresh meals in Iloilo.


Stocking up on your pantry needs and more just became easier with the opening of All Day Supermarket in Vista Mall Iloilo. From fresh produce to everyday cooking musts, every store promises to provide shoppers with the freshest finds at great prices. Every All Day Supermarket prides itself in being able to bring a wonderful grocery shopping experience to every customer with its beautifully designed stores and selections.


Every store also features a Paluto section, where you can choose your favorite meats or seafood and have them cook it the way you want, right on the spot. Enjoy other unique food finds at Gastroville, which offers a wide selection of gourmet foods and hard-to-find cheeses. All Day also features International Food Stop, an imported goods section which serves up the world's best and brings them even closer to your home.

Baked Goodness: Bake My Day Bake My Day brings its brand of baked-with-love selections to its ninth location

It's always nice to bring home something oven-fresh that the whole family can enjoy: sweet, savory or even just something to make your favorite sandwiches with.


Bake My Day, a new concept bakery, provides more than 50 variants of baked goods at every location at any given time. With the success of the brand's expansion across Luzon, Bake My Day is now serving its freshly baked goodness to Ilonggos.
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Iloilo City Librarians craft mother tongue books

May 18, 2018, 1:18 am
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Fifty librarians were trained to create books in dialect by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) during a Training Workshop on the Development of Children’s Books in Mother Tongue at City Hall Penthouse May 15-17.


The initiative was conducted for the purpose of helping subject teachers to produce books in order to fill the scarce resources in K to 12.

Iloilo City Public Library head Marion Aguirre said the outputs of participants will be compiled, produced, and distributed to various libraries here.

“This is very significant because we are teaching mother tongue to our pupils but due to the scarcity of mother tongue books, we only have limited materials in schools as well as in libraries,” Aguirre said.

The training was funded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) with the help of NLP.

“Since NCCA witnessed the good results of the project, hopefully, this will be given enough budget and will continue for the next years to come,” said Flordeliza T. Quiñones, assistant chief of NLP’s Reference Division.

“We also wanted to encourage the private schools in Iloilo and make them aware and I think they will follow this program,” she added.
Author Dr. Luis Gatmaitan shared his expertise in writing for children.

Irma F. Saligumba, Health and Projects Coordinator of Molave Development Foundation Inc., Program Manager of Beyond Access Philippines, taught the participants about Bloom Software which they will be using in producing the books.

Melanie Ramirez, Librarian III of NLP’s Reference Division, also taught the participants about interactive storytelling. (Roger Paul Timothy l. Lacuarta, Blessy Kaye Mallorca & Cherry Patriarca/Iloilo City PIO)
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Road trip must-haves from Ace Hardware

May 20, 2018, 11:17 pm
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Summer is the time when road trips rule. So, whether you are planning an out-of-town getaway, a drive through the countryside, or simply a tour of city hotspots, make sure that your car is safe and comfortable with ACE Hardware’s cool automotive stuff.


There are Armor All car care products to keep your car clean, shiny, and Red X 2 Ton Hydraulic Jacks to easily lift your car when changing a flat tire.

Drive in style and comfort with durable and high quality Otter Car Mats, while Type S Pro Grid Wetsuit Seat Covers are durable, easy to slip on and water resistant.

Dub Project compact universal car covers, on the other hand, will make your ride cool and comfortable, as they protect you from UV rays, rain, and dirt.

Keep connected on the road with Type S Magnetic Phone Holders which are fully adjustable with 360 degree rotation for optimal viewing and Type S 12V Twin USB & Twin Sockets Charger with Power Controls to charge your smartphones, tablets, MP3 players or any other electronics on the go. Simply plug into your vehicle's 12V outlet to use.

These car great gears are available at selected ACE Hardware, ACE Express and ACE Builders stores nationwide. Visit ACE Hardware website at www.acehardware.ph or like at www.facebook/acehardwarephilippines.
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MLyun MLyon winner from Neg. Occ. pledges to help more

May 22, 2018, 9:52 pm
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For a returning Overseas Filipino Worker in Negros Occidental, investing her only jewelry changed the way of how she earned income for her family.

After years of regularly availing MLhuillier's Quick Cash Loan, she will not only get her jewelry back this time, but also the million peso check she won in the MLyun MLyon Raffle Promo of MLhuillier Financial Services Inc.

"This is more than what I prayed for... this is an unexpected surprise from God," Elsie Ricablanca said, an OFW turned goods trader from Toboso, Negros Occidental when she received the P1 million check from MLhuillier.

Ricablanca (center) with Regional Systems Technician Ireneo Lastimosa, Area Manager Area B of Neg. Occ. Maria Clarice Erojo, Marketing Head for Events and Promotion Claudine Clarin, and Branch Manager Reyflor Magan turned over the P1M check (tax-free) to Ricablanca on March 14 at ML Toboso Branch (l-r).

She is one of two new millionaires through the MLyun MLyon Raffle Promo, the grandest raffle draw of MLhuillier happened during the Holiday season last year.

Ricablanca’s win is because of her many transactions under the Quick Cash Loan (QCL) service of MLhuillier where she regularly pawns her jewelry to add up in her capital for growing her small trading business.

ML’s Marketing Head for Events and Promotion Claudine Clarin said this is the grandest raffle of ML so far, as they do these promos every quarter. With this raffle, more transactions were made in QCL and Kwarta Padala.

“Before we only give minor cash prizes to winners. But when we started the MLyun MLyon raffle last November, more transactions were made,” she said.

The raffle was drawn January 23 this year and picked two lucky millionaires from QCL and Kwarta Padala services of ML. This moment made Ricablanca, a 48 year-old OFW turned businesswoman from Sagahan, Toboso town, a millionaire.

Clarin, together with Regional Systems Technician Ireneo Lastimosa, Area Manager Area B of Neg. Occ. Maria Clarice Erojo and Branch Manager Reyflor Magan turned over the P1M check (tax-free) to Ricablanca on March 14 at ML Toboso Branch.

“Now that I received the check, I am now happy that God gave me more than what I prayed for,” Ricablanca said with excitement, adding “I was just hoping that I have pawned in ML will be redeemed. But He gave me a million.”

‘LUCKY GOLD’
Ricablanca in an interview said that pawning of jewelry has been a way to circulate more money for her capital since 2015. With these transactions with ML, her business is growing and it gave her the way to help her neighbors through lending them money, she added.
She was an overseas worker in a taxi company in Dubai for almost eight years, and went back in the Philippines and started ‘bolante’ or trading goods like rice, and dried fish around Toboso with his husband who is a former lender.

Ricablanca said she started small but when she found out that she can avail low-interest rates through ML’s QCL service, she gambled to pawn her bracelet for P23,000 until it became a regular routine.

“I told my husband that we will just focus on trading and we both quit our job and bought a car to start our business and our capital was not enough to grow our business until we rolled out the money I got from my pawned jewelry,” she said.

Area Manager Maria Clarice Erojo also said that ML has only 3 percent interest rates which are comparably low with other pawning shops, adding with low-interest rates, every branch of ML is also taking an effort to remind and follow up their customers to not let their jewelry unredeemed.

Ricablanca also added that the services that ML staff are offering made it easy for her to comply with regularly paying the interest rates and the principal amount she loaned.

“We want to earn the trust of our customers through doing beyond what is told to us. When we get their trust, they continue to patronize MLhuillier like what Miss Elsie does,” Erojo said.

Ricablanca said that she makes 3 to 4 transactions weekly as more people are asking her help especially when there are emergency situations.

“Maybe my gold (jewelry) are just lucky because more opportunities to grow my business opened when I started pawning with ML,” she said, adding “The blessing also came because I am also lucky to share it with other people.”

With P1M on her hand, she said she wanted to put up a bakery shop to grow her business and help more people in need in her hometown, as God had already fulfilled her wishes she asked Him.

MORE TO COME
Clarin said they will create more promos to reach out more customers and give them the services offered by ML.

“After this, we will have more, with the same mechanics this year,” she said, but this time they will give two winners up to P500,000 and 100 winners of minor prizes.

Erojo said that more raffles will be conducted to attract more transactions from loyal customers, assuring that the service they provide them is safe and secure.

“We will find ways to make them happy in return for the trust they put into us,” she said.

Ricablanca also said that though she already has a million in her hands from ML, she will continue to patronize QCL and other services offered by her trusted financial partner.*
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