Iloilo Pop Song Festival Presents 15 Original Ilonggo Songs

ILOILO CITY – Ilonggos are known for their passion in music. Throughout history, many Ilonggo singers and Hiligaynon songs became timeless, popularized by radio and other forms of media. In this age of digital social media dominated by the internet, Ilonggo music will have its timely evolution ushering competitiveness and new creative vision. Kuris-AMX Multimedia Inc. and RSLPhoenix Music in cooperation with the Local Government Unit of San Enrique, Iloilo presents the first Iloilo Pop Song Festival 2015. This exciting event is a competition for talented songwriters and composers coming from the Province of Iloilo and other parts of Western Visayas. Songwriters submitted their original songs in either Ilonggo or mix Ilonggo-English lyrics through the competition’s official facebook page and email from September 8, 2015 until November 15, 2015.

On November 18, the Top 15 Semi-Finalist song entries were announced online through facebook and youtube open for public sharing and listening. The Top 15 Semi- Finalist songs are: “Sweet Song” by Philip Muleta (Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental), “Sa Imo Lang Ako” by Emman Abatayo (Glenville, Leganes, Iloilo), “Pinalangga Ko Nga Iloilo” by Joel Lenaming (Jaro, Iloilo City), “Tele-banda” by Vincent Bastian (St. Vincent College of Science and Technology), “Bitoon” by E.P.I.C. or Justin Andrew Perlas (Iloilo City), “Suplada” by Rocky Fuentes (Bacolod City), “Nabatyagan” by Edz Callao (Bo. Obrero, Lapuz, Iloilo City), “Maayo Kay Nabal-an Ta” by VIR Brand, “Lagaw Ta Sa Uma” by Ronalyn Faustino (San Enrique, Iloilo), “Imo Nga Yuhum” by Francisco Umadhay of Francis Playground (Sta. Barbara, Iloilo), “Tagipusuon” by Joel Lenaming (Jaro, Iloilo City), “Di Ba Hambal Mo” by Shamel Ricablanca (3^rd Sign Band), “Madulom Nga Palibot” by Ang Mag-utod (Pavia, Iloilo), “Pagpalangga Mo” by Ymmannuel Demegillo (Sta. Barbara, Iloilo), and “Talagsahon” by Vincent Bastian & Cyre Barcenas (St. Vincent College of Science and Technology). The Semi Final competition will be held at the Shops at Amigo (Amigo Mall) on November 28, 2PM where the Top 5 song entries will be announced to compete for the Grand Finals on December 18, 7PM at San Enrique Covered Gym in San Enrique, Iloilo. The Top 5 song entries will win cash prizes, certificates, trophies, music video production contract. The unique concept of this competition will pay tribute to the Top 3 winners’ chosen organization, municipality or school who will also receive the trophies. 

The Iloilo Pop Song Festival 2015 is more than just a songwriting competition that inspires songwriters to develop, promote, elevate and reintroduce Hiligaynon or Ilonggo music in global perspective but advocate to spread goodwill and use it as a medium for change. This year, the organizers together with San Enrique Mayor Ramona P. Go decided to initiate a series of charity programs for the Aeta community of San Enrique, Iloilo by co-producing the 2015 recording and music video version of the original song “Christmas in the City of Love” set to premier online on the first week of December.

Who will make a mark in the first multimedia songwriting competition in the Province of Iloilo and the whole Western Visayas? Check out www.facebook.com/iloilopopsong festival to listen and download the Top 15 Semi-Final original song entries.

Iloilo Pop Song Festival is co-presented by San Enrique Agricultural College (SEAC) Batch 1990 Alumni, Panay News (official media partner), The Shops at Amigo, KADMATSE – President Josie Palu-ay, Juvie Padernal Hammond, AMX Pharmaceuticals, and Music & Lyrics Production.

   

SPOOKY PAW-RADE: The region’s biggest Dog Halloween Event at IBP

More than 150 dogs and dog owners participated in SPOOKY PAW-RADE, the first ever Dog Halloween Costume Parade and Fun Match held in front of Richmonde Tower at Iloilo Business Park last October 24, 2:30PM to 7PM. The event started off with a Dog Parade from Richmonde Tower going to McDonald’s IBP. The first-ever Dog Blessing was officiated by Rev. Father Dennis Galon. It was followed by a formal opening program with IBP Marketing Head, Jennifer Ann Palmares-Fong who willingly shared her excitement through a short welcome message.

Rev. Father Dennis Galon officiated the Dog Blessing

Head Dog Trainer, Joseph Jiro Gabasa, event hosts Nancy Enicola and Nanette Bajador

IBP Marketing Head, Jennifer Ann Palmares-Fong shared her words of welcome to all the participants

Mr. Bong Ledesma, an expert dog trainer entertained the crowd with his dog tricks

Dr. Harold Demaisip, judged the fun match and dog conformation 

Expert dog trainer, Bong Ledesma showcased various dog tricks that entrainment the crowd as an intermission performance. Around 5:30PM, the Dog Fun Match and Conformation started off by introducing seasoned veterinarian, Dr. Harold Demaisip as competition judge. The Fun Match and Conformation was divided into four categories such as Puppy, Small Breed, Medium Breed and Large Breed. Pack Leader K9 Dog Training Head, Joseph Jiro Gabasa demonstrated with his dog Connan, a Belgian Malinois on how to train your pets in protecting you against aggression. The highlight of the event is the Dog Halloween Costume Contest and Mini-fashion where dog owners and their pets paraded onstage with creatively scary and colorful attires. Jennifer Ann Palmares-Fong, IBP’s Marketing Head is the sole judge of the Dog Halloween Costume Contest.

IBP Marketing Head, Jennifer Ann Palmares-Fong received her certificate as the sole judge of the Dog Halloween Costume Contest from Joseph Jiro Gabasa

 The event emphasizes Iloilo Business Park as a dog-friendly destination and a township where dog lovers can find a serene place to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. The event is co-organized by Megaworld- Iloilo Business Park in partnership with Pack Leader K9 Dog Training and Jaro Dog Lovers. The event was made possible through the following sponsors: Rebadulla Animal Hospital, AsVet, Pomelo T-shirts, Wood Fashion, Gab’s Pizza, Spa Riviera, Dog Full, Lori pet care products, Uratex Foam, Pet Palace and Fil Sonza Photography Studio.

Spooky Paw-Rade Contests Result:

 Dog Conformation and Fun Match

Best in Puppy Category: Maxine, 5-month-old female Belgian Malinois dog, handler: Wewen (dog trainer, Iloilo)

 

Best in Small Dog Category: Yuki, 6-year-old-female mini-pinscher; owner: Irish P. Jeongco

 Best in Medium Dog Category: Shane, 7-month-old female Beagle dog; Handler: Wewen (Dog Tainer, Iloilo)

Best in Large Dog Category: Scotch, 4-year-old-male Bull Mastiff dog; Owner: Am-Am Lorca

Best in Show: Yuki 6 year old female mini-pinscher; owner: Irish P. Jeongco

Best Dog Halloween Costume Contest

Special Award (Spookiest Costume):  Gracie, 7-year-old female mini-pinscher dog; owner: Virgie Tarrigue, costume concept: Cerberus (3-headed dog)

3rd Place:  Yuki, 6-year-old female mini-pinscher dog; owner: Irish P. Jeongco, costume concept: Egyptian God with golden wings

2nd Place: Atticus, 1-year-and-5-month old male Belgian Malinois dog; owner: Santiago Sudaria, costume concept: horse-like dog with 'tiyanak' riding on top

1st Place (Best in Costume): Sasshi, 1-year-and-7-month female Chihuahua; owner: Jel Rose Casiano, costume concept: enchanted dog in a dark and scary prom theme

IBP Motion Graphics 2015: Vision Turns Reality

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For Iloilo City and its resilient people - the Ilonggos, their love for cultural identity and their beautiful hometown is heartfelt. The old Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao District served as an important gateway to the world and the heart of their sentiments, hopes and dreams. When the airport closed in 2007 to paved way for a much bigger and modern Iloilo International Airport in the Municipality of Cabatuan, happy memories still lingers in this vast area. When Megaworld Corporation acquired the 72-hectare property, they decided to sow the seeds of their dream in Iloilo City by transforming it into a life-larger, business-centered and tourism-friendly township capable of opening global opportunities for Ilonggos. This is where the STORY of Iloilo Business Park started and continues to shape-up that would bring Iloilo in the forefront of prominent developments and surging investment potential.

IT IS THE STORY OF VISION MADE INTO REALITY.  Megaworld - Iloilo Business Park 2015 Motion Graphic tells the story of the old Iloilo Airport from its legacy as the city's doorway to the world and its "final happy landings," until its recent transformation as a vibrant business, tourism and lifestyle township, developed by Megaworld Corporation to elevate Iloilo's economic prominence and Ilonggos' future Central Business District, a destination for bright opportunities slowly shaping a whole new history. "Live-work-play" in Western Visayas' largest and most prominent highly-integrated township. Created to spread the great news, we hope you will enjoy our passion to inspire through this visual work of art.

Visit Iloilo Business Park official website: http://www.iloilobusinesspark.ph/, call us at (033) 330-3465 or see for yourself the lifestyle you desire at our IBP Showroom located at the ground floor of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Ilonggo Artists United for Iloilo’s Tourism

Ilonggo artists of Region VI performed "Lagaw Ta (Experience Western Visayas)" after 3 years since its official launch in 2013

The Tambobo Festival theme song of the Municipality of Ajuy was performed live for the first time with Jamela Puyo, Rodj of Metaphorhyme and NIPSC - Ajuy Dancers

Daniel Zedane performed his original song "Panaginip" and collaboration song with Rodj of Metaphorhyme "Ngaa Bala"

Iloilo's soulful duo - Marty n' Lindy performed a medley of their original songs

Metaphorhyme rap group performed their original songs "Balang Araw" and "Lipad"

Eunioa rap group performed their first single "Dali Na"

Iloilo City, Philippines – Ilonggo musis artists once again united to showcase their talents and passion for  local music and tourism industry last September 27, 5 p.m. at Robinsons Place Iloilo – Fountain Area during the last day of the 11^th Tumandok Tourism Fair organized by Province of Iloilo - Office of Culture, Tourism and the Arts, Department of Tourism Region VI, Tinukib Pasalubong Center, Iloilo Science and Technology University and Iloilo Tourism Officers Association, Inc. Local Ilonggo recording artists Daniel Zedane, Marty n’ Lindy, rap groups Eunioa and Metaphorhyme performed their original songs. The Iloilo Pop Song Festival, the first multimedia songwriting competition in Western Visayas organized by the Municipality of San Enrique LGU spearheaded by its municipal mayor, Ramona Palabrica Go together with RSLPhoenix Music and SEAC Batch 1990 launched the competition. San Enrique Iloilo Association – America president, Greg Palabrica shared the advocacy and invited Ilonggo composers from various municipalities to join the competition. Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) – Ajuy Campus together with its college administrator, Dr. Cirilo Deocariza and faculty and staff presented with pride the entertaining live performance of the Municipality of Ajuy’s Tambobo Festival Theme Song. The song was performed by local singer Jamela Puyo, Ilonggo rapper Rodj of Metaphorhyme and NIPSC – Ajuy Tambobo Dancers. Ilonggo artists of Region VI reunited onstage once again and performed “Lagaw ‘Ta (Experience Western Visayas,” the first and only unified tourism song and music video of Region VI produced in 2013.  On its 11^th year, the Tumandok Tourism Fair with the theme “Heritage and Tourism: Community and Environment” held at Robinsons Place Iloilo from September 24-27 continues to highlight the best of Iloilo’s tourism industry, talents and culture heritage.