National Media Familiarization Tour in Santa Barbara
In preparation for the National Celebration of the 117th Anniversary of Philippine Independence in Santa Barbara this coming June 12, the members of the media from Manila toured the town's heritage zone. Print, broadcasters journalists from ABS-CBN, Philippine Star, Inquirer, Pilipino Star Ngayon as well as bloggers toured the Santa Barbara Church and Convent, Centennial Museum, Victory Plaza and Flagpole Park with Mayor Dennis Superficial.
Standing from left: Danny Gozo, PR Consultant; Hon. Dennis S. Superficial, Mayor, Municipality of Santa Barbara ; Narzalina Lim, President, ILED Foundation, Inc; Marissa Bondoc (DWIZ radio); Jarius Bondoc, Philippine Star; Al Pedroche, Phil Star Ngayon; Ivan Anthony Henares, Blogger on Heritage and Culture; Marichu Villanueva, Philippine Star;Rina Jimenez David, Inquirer and; Boo Chanco, Philippine Star.
Checking the almost finished restoration works of the church
Marissa and Jarius Bondoc taking a pulpit pose
Scaling down the escalera after visiting the convent and choir loft
This is part of a 2-day Iloilo Media Familiarization tour organized by Ms Narzalina Lim
Members of media based in Manila will be in the city and province of Iloilo for a familiarization tour starting Thursday, May 21.
The tour was organized by former secretary of the Department of Tourism and current President of the Iloilo Economic Development Foundation Inc., Narzalina Lim to further promote Iloilo City and province for investment and business.
Lim is actively involved in the preparations for the forthcoming 117th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12 in Iloilo.
President Benigno Aquino is expected to attend the flag-raising ceremony at Sta. Barbara town where the Philippine flag was raised for the first time outside Luzon and later in the morning for the traditional Vin d’Honneur which will take place at the newly-restored old Iloilo Provincial Capitol on June 12.
On the other hand, Philippine Information Agency 6 Director Atty. Janet Mesa said through the two-day tour, participating media will also get to know the strides the city and province of Iloilo have taken in terms of infrastructure, industries, business and attractions for investors and tourists.
Mesa said the activity will also raise the group’s level of awareness and understanding of the history and culture of Iloilo and its investment and business potentials.
Participating media include journalists from Philippine Star, Inquirer, Pilipino Star Ngayon, a blogger, broadcaster, a PR consultant and a team from ABS-CBN.
Part of the two-day familiarization tour is the group’s visit to important historic, cultural heritage and religious sites, ongoing infrastructure development and major government projects in the city and province.
They will also have the opportunity to experience the famous local dishes and delicacies offered by Ilonggos and well known restaurants.
Governor Arthur Defensor and Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog will also brief them on the ongoing projects and developments in their respective local government units while Congressman Jerry Trenas of the Lone district of Iloilo City, will give a briefing on cultural heritage projects.
Senate President Franklin Drilon, an Ilonggo, will also be with the group and brief them on some of his major projects here.
A bronze statue, facing the Municipal Hall Building in the northwestern entrance of the “Victory” Plaza. The monument is a tribute to the town’s most distinguished son and the greatest revolutionary hero Visayas has ever produced- Gen. Martin T. Delgado. The statue which was unveiled in time with the 1998 Centennial Celebration is an unfading memorial of the gallantry and patriotism of Gen. Delgado and his revolutionary forces.
There is so much for you to discover in Santa Barbara. From its pivotal role in the quest for freedom for the Ilonggos - as retold in history books, to its heritage as manifested in centuries-old structures, surviving customs, traditional ways of life and gastronomy. No other town has contributed this much to the Iloilo’s history, economy and tourism than Santa Barbara. In this regard, the Municipal Tourism Office is spearheading a Heritage Walk/Trail designed for locals and tourist alike to discover, experience and enjoy what the historic town has to offer. Marvel in the beauty of the newly restored CHURCH and CONVENT (A) built in 1849 and declared as a National Historical Landmark and a National Cultural Treasure. Discover the town’s rich culture and historic past at the CENTENNIAL MUSEUM (B) . See one of the biggest Philippine flags atop one of the tallest flagpoles in the country displayed 24/7 at the FLAGPOLE PARK (C) . A monument dedicated to GEN. MARTIN TEOFILO DEL...
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