Thursday, September 8, 2011

Oh My Iloilo..Enter the HEART of Iloilo

DEOCAMPO’s PINASUGBO

Deocampos Pinasugbo
Deocampos Pinasugbo
Have you ever tasted a thin sliced banana (saba) and fried with muscovado sugar and garnished with sesame seed and wrapped in a paper?
Well! Its called Pinasugbo here in ILOILO, lots of Pasalubong Shops offer ‘em. HAHA..but this one.,of Deocampo’s is which I think more delicious and inviting to the eye.

Barquillos: Choose your flavor

Barquillos: Choose your flavour and color



I almost forgot about these flavoured barquillos from Bischocho Haus. Though it was already midnight, I had fun taking photos of these carrot, pandan and ube flavoured barquillos. Ofcourse I do get to munch a piece or two once in a while. Enjoy!

Amigo Terrace Hotel and Mall in Iloilo City, Philippines



The Amigo Terrace Hotel and Mall Iloilo, Philippines is a serene oasis found at the heart of one of the country’s tourist hotspots.
While the flurry of activities and pulsating sounds of a busy city thrive outside, our hotel in Iloilo City welcomes you with the signature warmth of our local folk. Here, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of well-appointed rooms and superb features like a restaurant,fitness room, and shopping center.
If you need a little more leisure and entertainment in your trip, you won’t have to go too far to get it. Our central city location always keeps you near commercial establishments, shops, and banks. Here, our earnest service and genuine hospitality will make your stay truly memorable.
Amigo Terrace Hotel and Mall - Rooms
After a grueling business meeting or a day-long excursion, you can easily find rest inside our cozy accommodations. Each room at our Iloilo hotel has features like air-conditioningcable TV, and Internet access.

Amigo Terrace Hotel and Mall - Facilities
There’s plenty to enjoy and get excited for when you stay at our Iloilo hotel. Excellent offerings like a Grand Ballroom,conference roomsoutdoor pool, and gym make ours among the best hotels in Iloilo City.

Grand Packages

At Amigo Terrace Hotel and Mall, we make the special events in your life all the more memorable. With our exceptional packages, you won’t have to worry about those crucial details for your weddingbaptismalbirthday party, or holiday. We’ll do the job for you.
  • Classic Wedding
  • Elegant Wedding
  • Royal Wedding
  • Children's Birthday
  • Debut
Itineraries and Rates available upon request

Hotel Del Rio



Among the top 5 best best value hotels in Iloilo Philippines is Hotel Del Rio. Although room rates are pricier than other hotels in Iloilo, Hotel Del Rios classy, fully furnished Standard, Deluxe, Junior, Executive, and Presidential rooms and suites; up-to-date and noteworthy amenities like an in-house jewelry shop, souvenir shop and swimming pool; and friendly staff give tourists value for their money. This hotel lets guests experience the Ilonggo cultural heritage.
Hotel Del Rio is along M. H. Del Pilar Street in the Molo District. The numbers to call are (033) 335-1171 to 74.

Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City - Philippines

One of the first hotels in the city, our name evokes images of family, friends, good times, great food, and unbeatable service. Just ask any Ilonggo.

We welcome the world to our home. We promise gracious hopitality and simple elegance at a very reasonable price. A strong tradition of family extends through our whole operation. You'll feel it as soon as you walk in... you're with people who truly value you.

The people of Iloilo are known all over for their unparalleled hospitality. Experience the best of it at Hotel Del Rio where you'll always feel at home.
Location
The luxuries of space and quiet are rarely found so close to the center of where things happen...

But you will find these luxuries easily at Hotel Del Rio, an elegant Mediterranean structure located beside the graceful Iloilo river. It is only a few minutes away from Iloilo City's major transportation hubs and busy business and shopping district.

Iloilo City, located South of Manila in the central Philippine region, is rich in heritage and colorful traditions. Iloilo is home to many beautiful Spanish-era churches and houses, Lapaz batchoy, Paraw Regata, and the famous Dinagyang festival. Iloilo is also a major stop to many beautiful beaches like world-reknowned Boracay, Guimaras Island, and many beaches yet to be discovered.

Iloilo is a city with a rhythm all its own. Whether you're here on vacation or for business, you'll find yourself enjoying life at a simpler, healthier pace. We take pride in our city's distinct character. Ilongggos are a people of exceptionally gracious hospitality.
Rooms
If you're thinking quaint little huts, we'd hate to disappoint you. Hotel Del Rio offers modern-day conveniences combined with good old-fashioned "we-fuss-over-you-like-a-long-lost-cousin" kind of service... and we add just a tiny dash of elegance to your experience. Take a look at what we have to offer at a fraction of the price you would expect.

Take refuge from the outside world. Envelop yourself in coolness and serenity. After a warm shower, lay in bed you can call your own. Watch a movie on HBO or soothe yourself with some soft piped-in music. You can call the front desk for a wake up call if you wish or... maybe not. Sink into soft, clean sheets and let yourself Zzzzz… sweet dreams!

STANDARD Room details:
- Well-appointed, clean, and comfortable
- Two single beds
- Fully air-conditioned
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Private IDD telephone line
- Room service
- Hot and cold potable water
- Bath amenities
- Bedroom slippers
- Extra clean towels, linens, beddings
- Maid and laundry service
- In-room massage, facial and nail services available upon request

DELUXE Rooms:
A slightly more comfy upgrade from Standard with one queen and one single bed, plus refrigerator.

JUNIOR SUITE:
Upgrade from Deluxe with a king size bed and a small private terrace overlooking the river.

EXECUTIVE & PRESIDENTIAL SUITES:
Upgrade to a little more luxury with a nice private living room and dining area, and an expansive private terrace overlooking the river.

Highway 21 Hotel





Highway 21 Hotel along General Luna Street is among the top 5 best value hotels in Iloilo Philippines. Tourists can choose from Single, Superior, Standard, Executive and Deluxe guestrooms, and these affordable rooms (rates are just around P1000) are furnished with hot and cold showers, cable television and unlimited wireless Internet access.
Highway 21 is conveniently located in the heart of the city and boasts of 24-hour security, uninterrupted power supply, and a very hospitable hotel staff. The numbers to call are (033) 335-1839 to 40.




NEW WING
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
 * ELEVATOR *
 Larger Rooms *  Wireless Internet Connection * 21" Flat Screen TV *
Single(42" single bed) = 1 personP875
Superior A(60" matrimonial bed) = 2 personsP1,100
Superior B(60" matrimonial bed) = 2 personsP1,150
Standard(two 42" single beds) = 2 personsP1,150
De Luxe(60" matrimonial bed + 42" single bed)
3 persons
P1,325
Executive(72" matrimonial bed) = 2 personsP1,400

Single(39" single bed) = 1 personP750
Superior(54" matrimonial bed) = 2 personsP900
Standard(two 39" single beds) = 2 personsP950
Mabuhay(two 54" matrimonial beds)
=== 2 persons
=== 4 persons

P1,050
P1,250
De Luxe(54" matrimonial bed + 1 single bed)
=== 2 persons
=== 3 persons

P950
P1,100
Economy(2 double decks + 1 single bed)
=== 3 Persons
=== 5 Persons

P1,200
P1,400
Family(one 54" matrimonial bed + three 39" single beds) = 4-5 personsP1,750

Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center

  



Strategically located at the heart of Metropolitan Iloilo, Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, is the premiere address of business travelers, diplomats and tourist, who were captured by Ilonggo’s gracious and unequalled hospitality.

The hotel’s 184 well appointed hotel rooms and suites in two building, the Corporate Wing and Manor Wing are designed to give unparalleled comfort and satisfaction. Room amenities include NDD and IDD telephone with Bathroom extension, cable TV, mini bar, refrigerator, hot and cold shower and modern bathroom amenities with bathtub.

Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center also boasts its banquet and convention facilities. From small private gatherings to the most extravagant receptions, numerous function rooms provide convention organizers and association executives, flexibility in holding conferences and meeting from a circle 10 to a group of 1,000 persons or a choice of 1,500 capacity for al fresco venue.



Location
The Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center is in the heart of Iloilo City, 53 minutes away from Manila by air, 18 hours from Manila by inter-island ship, 1 hour ferry ride from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, and 4 to 5 hours from Boracay by land trip. It is 30 minutes away from Cebu by plane. From Iloilo Airport, Sarabia Manor Hotel and convention Center is only 20 minutes' drive.



Rooms
186 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Room types and categories include the following amenities:

• IDD/NDD telephones with bathroom extensions in suites
• Bathtub
• Cable Televison
• Hot & Cold Running Water
• Mini and Wet Bars
• Hairdryers
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Voltage 220V

All rooms are fully air-conditioned, equipped with remote-controlled cable TV, hot and cold shower, telephone facilities, dresser table, dresser mirror, bathroom vanity mirror, complete sets of towels, bathroom supplies and amenities with FOC bottled water. In addition, rooms in the Corporate Wing have a bathtub, mini bar, and a mini balcony.

All suites have additional features like a refrigerator, mini bar, 29" colored TV, coffee maker, radio alarm, hairdryer, luggage rack, full length mirror, 2 remote-controlled split-type airconditioner units, and 2 telephone units with bedroom comfort room extensions.

Century 21 Hotel


 

Century 21 Hotel

 
  
  
  
 Address:Quezon Street, Iloilo City, Iloilo 5000 
 Telephone No.:(63)(33) 335-8821 
 Telephone No.:(63)(33) 335-8822 
 Telefax:(63)(33) 335-8824 
 Mobile number:(+63)920-9188821 
    
Century 21 Hotel offers the perfect combination of top service and low rates. Located in the heart of Iloilo City, you're minutes away to shopping, restaurants, schools and museums. Meet our friendly staff and see what a difference a hotel makes!
All rooms are fully air-conditioned, with private hot/cold shower, cable TV and telephone. Hotel amenities include basement parking, 24-hour security, function rooms, a restaurant, and wireless in the lobby.
    
Published Room Rates
Room TypeRoom rate
Single (42" single bed) (1)Php 825.00
Superior (60" matrimonial bed) (2)Php 1,075.00
Standard (two 42" single beds) (2)Php 1,100.00
Jr. Executive B (72" bed) (2)Php 1,150.00
Jr. Executive A (72" bed + room view) (2)Php 1,300.00
Executive (one 72" bed) (2)Php 1,400.00
De Luxe (three 42" single beds) (3)Php 1,400.00
Executive (60" matrimonial bed + 42" single bed) (3)Php 1,550.00
Family Room (two 42" single beds + 60" matrimonial bed) (4)Php 1,650.00

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Iloilo: Jaro Cathedral

The house of the miraculous Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candles), Jaro, Iloilo City is usually by visited by tourists, like me, because of this stunning church that is in the heart of this remarkable town.


With its town feast every second Sunday of the month of February, I and two of my superfriends, had a chance to see this impressive work-of-art last July during our Eat, Pray, Love Vacation. With our super tight schedule, I am really glad that we had the opportunity to see this church and lightt up candles for our wishes and prayers.


Going here ain't really that hard because taxi cabs and jeepneys can be easily hired. For us, during our trip, since we came from a hefty breakfast at Ted's La Paz Batchoy, we just hailed a cab to get here. It cost us Php80.00 from Ted's La Paz Batchoy, which is in front of SM Dominga, to this cathedral. The travel time was roughly 15 minutes, with a very smooth, traffic-free roads.


Upon stepping our feet on the ground of this stunning church, we were welcomed by candle vendors. With different colors of candles to offer to the miraculous saint, my friends and I bought each of the colors and lit them up in the candelarias or candle stands that are in front of the church.


Also, on the ground of the church were these two statues, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Virgin Mary that serves as a welcoming monuments to this sacred place.


The striking look of its facade was matched really well by its interior that look so glorious. We got a chance to check every corner of this cathedral and to my surprise, they have a corner there for Our Lady of Guadalupe, who I adore the most. No wonder, why I am so eager to visit this church, Our Lady of Guadalupe wants me to see her. ^_^


To be honest, the interior of the church - the space, the style and the ambiance - feels a lot like the Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish in Tondo, Manila, a church that is so close to my heart, I feel so at-home.


After checking out the saints that they have in here, we spent some few minutes to pray and to thank the creator for this superb chance of seeing this wonderful church.

When we went back outside, we climb some step to reach the veranda of the cathedral where a glass-encased Madonna and a Child is located. There were some people who were doing their novena that time, so we really didn't spent so much time up there for we may disturb them with our camera's clicking.


It was indeed a blessed time. 


But before leaving Jaro, one should not miss the belfry that is standing on the other side of Jaro Cathedral. This belfry is said to be holding a great part to the history of this town, and up until now, the whole town gives importance to this structure.


Iloilo: Saint Clement Church


Saint Clement Church is located at La Paz, Iloilo City. This church is known for its novena for the devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday were you could see lots of devotees.
The image brought in the Philippines in 1906, as part of their mission to spread the devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. It was adopted by Saint Clement’s Parish in Iloilo in 1948. The novena attracted many adherents.

Catholic Mass Schedule at St. Clement's Church

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Mass
6am – 7am
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Wednesday Novena Mass
6am – 7am
11am – 12pm
3pm – 4pm
4pm – 5pm
5pm – 6pm

Sunday Mass
6am-7am
7:30am-8:30am
9am-10am
10:30am-11:30am
3pm-4pm
 4:30pm-5:30pm
 6pm-7pm


St. Clement Church
Luna Street, La Paz Iloilo City
5000 Philippines
33 320-0717 / 33 320-7928


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