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The living symbol of Santa Barbara is the only Catmon Tree growing in the entire town. Before the town was renamed after the saint, it used to be called catmon , as this variety of trees were landmarks in the route up Central Panay. Katmon (Family: Dilleniaceae , Synonyms: Dilenia speciosa , other names: Bihis, kulammbug, palali ) has thick foliage and distinctly big white flowers that eventually becomes round fruits. The fruit is sour but refreshing - my tastebuds likened the taste to kamias with hints of green apple and like the pomelo it becomes sweet at some certain points.  The only surviving in the whole town which was previously named after it is right next to the police station - safely guarding it like a treasure. After all it is the only living symbol of  the town of Santa Barbara. Read more.

Property giant Megaworld has formally broken ground for Plaza Ilokal, its latest development inside the 173-hectare Sta. Barbara Heights Village of its subsidiary Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI) in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo near the Iloilo International Airport. Shown in photo during the groundbreaking ceremony are (from left) Ar. John Regania, landscape architect, GERI; Ar. Kristine Valenzuela, project development manager, GERI; Megaworld; Jennifer Palmares-Fong, head of sales and marketing for Sta. Barbara Heights, Megaworld Global-Estate, Inc.; Engr. El Zed Lepon, head of project management for Visayas and Mindanao; and Engr. Reginaldo Pelayo, project development manager, GERI. The nearly 3,000-square meter commercial and leisure area, being constructed on the corner of the Iloilo Airport Access Road and the Sta. Barbara Heights spine road, will be surrounded by lush, mature trees and will feature a jogging area, bike park, an open-air events space, sunken lawn, food trucks, and an al...

SM Foundation officially launched the 156, 157 and 158 batch of Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on Sustainable Agriculture Program at the Centre for Agriskills and Livelihoods Inc at Sta. Barbara, Iloilo last June 14, 2023. A total of 75 farmers from the towns of Santa Barbara and Pavia will be trained in order to be equipped with modern farming techniques that will enable them to have quality produce—which they may consume at home or sell for additional source of income. This Corporate Social Responsibility Project of SM Foundation Inc. is in partnership with SM Supermalls, SM Markets, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and local government units. SM’s Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan (KSK) aims to bring modern and sustainable farming skills in both rural and urban communitie...

Constructed in 1926, the irrigation dam is the first gravity irrigation system in the Visayas that has revolutionalized farming. This is the oldest irrigation system in the country.

Manila, Philippines. December 5, 2022 — Finding the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones can be challenging for some people. Well, gift giving doesn’t come with no pressure since we only want to give our loves ones what’s best for them. If you’re still looking for the ideal presents or rather need some inspiration, Filipina singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre shares her holiday gift ideas that are perfect for all ages and for every special person in your life!  Making it a merrier Christmas season, Home Credit recently launched  The Great 0% Interest Festival , so every shopper can check out items from almost 10,000 partner stores nationwide. Customers can choose from more than 50,000 products available through Home Credit that they get at 0% interest until January 31, 2023. Are you ready? Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this holiday season! Gifts for learning and entertainment Now is the time to reward hard-working children and inaanaks the gadgets they deserve. Gift...

Grab your most desired items at 0% interest rates through Home Credit from almost 10,000 stores nationwide! Manila, Philippines. November 11, 2022 — The most awaited season for Filipinos is fast approaching — signaling the most beautiful time of the year for giving and sharing. Get ready to fill your hearts with your most wishlisted items for yourself and your loved ones and embark on the most exciting shopping season of the year! Want something for your monitos and monitas? Or have you been wanting to reward yourself for a year of hard work? Better not pout, better not let your wallets cry because a huge blowout is coming to town! As a holiday treat for Filipino customers, Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, launches The Great 0% Interest Festival with over 50,000 products offered at 0% interest rates at almost 10,000 partner stores nationwide. “Giving has always been a part of every Filipino's holiday tradition. What other way to start the sea...

The municipality of Santa Barbara recently hosted " Passport On Wheels ", a mobile passport processing service of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Consular Services Division held last Nov. 3 to 5, 2022. Held at the Sta. Barbara Municipal Covered Gym, th e 3-day " Passport On Wheels " had 1,520 SUCCESSFUL applicants from almost 2,000 applications received during the pre-registration period. The D.F.A.Manila POW Team was headed by DFA Assistant Secretary Henry Bensurto Jr. and Sta. Barbara's very own Santiago "Sonny" Sucaldito, who was recently promoted as Consular Officer. Mayor Dennis Superficial welcomes the DFA Passport On Wheels team to Santa Barbara, Iloilo The Santa Barbara LGU Team was headed by Mayor Dennis Superficial and Municipal Tourism Officer Irene Magallon. Mayor Dennis leads the passport applicants on Day 1 of the Passport On Wheels The Santa Barbara POW Program was on "first-come, first-served basis” through a pre-registra...