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  After mesmerizing audiences across Davao, General Santos, Tagum, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, and Bacolod, the internationally renowned EuroXtreme Circus is bringing its world-class spectacle to Iloilo! From March 13 to April 13, 2025, the air-conditioned Red and White Big Top will rise at Iloilo Sunset Boulevard North, Megaworld Iloilo Business Park, promising thrills, laughter, and jaw-dropping stunts to captivate Ilonggos of all ages. Under the iconic Big Top—imported from Italy and seating up to 1,500 spectators—audiences will experience a 2-hour show filled with extreme stunts, high-flying acrobatics, and heart-stopping action. A First in Iloilo: The Globe of Terror Making its Philippine debut exclusively in Iloilo, the Globe of Terror is a must-see act, featuring daredevil motorcycle riders racing inside a giant steel sphere—defying gravity and pushing the limits of speed and precision. Returning fan-favorite acts include the Flying Trapeze, the death-defying Wheel of Suspense, th...

 The Sornito residence located at the corner of Hingco and Burgos Streets  has been fascinating a lot of Sta. Barbaranhons. For one, it looks like a giant cake because of the design and and color motif. Built in the 1950's this three storey edifice can be among the town's tourist attractions if it is converted into a sort of museum showcasing the family's lifestyle almost 60 years ago.  The lattice work on the second floor is the most striking as simple it may seem it looks a very intricate work of art. It protects stained glass windows of varying colors that makes the house glow inside out. The third floor has a balcony that overlooks the two streets and it's the family library that has windows in almost every part of the thus giving the third floor and the whole house a sort of airconditioning system.  A closer look gives the onlookers an idea how the owner gave much importance to the simple details that makes it even more pleasant to look at. the slen...

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...