Water Interruption in the Service Area Due to various activities, consumers may experience low water pressure, a temporary water supply interruption, and/or turbid water in some portions of the service area. Activity: Repair of well Schedule: Ongoing Affected Areas: Guadalupe, Barangay Alijis, and Circumferential Road Activity: Power interruption Schedule: Ongoing Affected Areas: Barangays Mansilingan, Pahanocoy, Sum-ag, Punta-Taytay, Tangub, Singcang, Alijis, and …
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Fans show brand affection in ‘I Love Isuzu’ campaign launch
It was the kind of warm reception that could outshine the hottest of summers. In the late afternoon of April 25, hundreds of Isuzu vehicle owners and their families – all loyal fans of the world-renowned maker of diesel-powered vehicles – gathered to witness the launch of the first “I Love Isuzu” Campaign at the …
Eleven couples tie the knot in Iloilo City mass wedding
Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III officiated a mass wedding yesterday, where 11 couples exchanged vows. The event was organized by the Iloilo City Population Office and took place at the Iloilo City Hall Penthouse 1. “Government has the obligation to protect the family and make sure everyone in the family is protected,” the mayor …
Japanese craft exhibition opens in Bacolod city next month
The “Netsuke” exhibition, a collaboration of The Japan Foundation, Ayala Museum, and Ayala Malls, will open on Wednesday, May 1, at the Ayala Capitol Central Mall in Bacolod City. Netsuke, or small carvings, were originally created as toggles to secure small personal items, such as money pouches. “Netsuke is unique in that daily commodities have …
Hotel Sogo gives free bottled waters this Holy Week 2019
In observance of this year’s Lenten season, Hotel Sogo gave away thousands of bottled waters for free to parishioners and travelers last Maundy Thursday, April 18, 2019, as part of its ‘Kwaresma campaign.’ Six Hotel Sogo branches nationwide including Cainta, Novaliches, Avenida, Harrison Pasay, Tarlac, and Cebu has set up their respective booths to distribute …
The ‘Big Biker’ experience in Iloilo City
Imagine 2,000 motorcyclists from around the country converging on one city for a two-night gathering filled with camaraderie and fun moments. That is exactly what took place earlier this month in Iloilo City, which hosted the 25th National Federation of the Motorcycle Clubs of the Philippines National Convention at the Iloilo Convention Center. The event …
Seven ‘must visit’ churches in Luzon Story and photos by Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga
During the Holy Week observance there is a tradition among the Filipino Catholic community called “Visita Iglesia,” where the faithful visit seven churches. This practice first originated in Rome with early pilgrims visiting seven basilicas as penance. In the Philippines, the custom is performed on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday while reciting the Stations of …
Daytrip to Incheon
Story and photos by Paulo Loreto Lim On the latest journey to South Korea, after a previous visit to Busan and multiple trips to Seoul, thought about Incheon for the next daytrip. Having viewed videos online of people exploring the city’s Chinatown and various other sites, seemed like a good idea to see what …
mu-X OP embarks on an epic 3-day Northern Luzon loop
Proving that the Isuzu mu-X SUV provides the power, comfort and fuel efficiency needed for its drivers and passengers to enjoy epic, long drives, the country’s first Isuzu mu-X club, the mu-X Owners of the Philippines (mu-X OP), successfully concluded a 3-day caravan, 1,300-km loop of central and northern Luzon last March 29 to 31. …
Whirlpool launches new products for the Philippine market
Whirlpool and Excellence Appliance Technologies, Inc. (Exatech) recently introduced three new products in the Philippines. For 27 years, Whirlpool and Exatech have joined together to bring quality US appliances to Filipino consumers. Coming from a humble beginning as a local appliance retailer, Exatech has grown into an international distributor after its partnership with Whirlpool in …