Impressive Iloilo

Soaring high with relentless changes and developments, Iloilo City is carving a niche in the tourism industry as one of the most exciting destinations in the country. But Iloilo is more than just a destination, it is a city blessed with captivating culture, heritage and sense of history, a promising perspective reflected in the eyes of its people, the culture-loving Ilonggos.

Here’s a rundown of the most exciting things to see, experience and appreciate in Iloilo City these days:

Let’s go straight to the very of the city’s tourism appeal – it’s the recently concluded Dinagyang Festival, the world-class cultural event that was borne from religious, historical and artistic vision of Ilonggos. The festival draws thousands of visitors and crowd every year by combining the story of devotion to the Child Jesus (Senor Sto. Nino), the Barter of Panay epic – 10 Bornean Datus arrival and friendship with the local Aetas, the adaptation of Kalibo’s Ati-atihan made even more spectacular and innovative in terms of dance choreography and costumes. Plus, the non-stop, loud and endless party, merrymaking and explosive events, the festival is a globally-packaged annual tourism event for locals and foreigners. It takes place every third Sunday of January in Iloilo City.

One of the most oldest and authentic traditional textile weaving industries can be found in Villa de Arevalo in Iloilo City (Sinamay House). Passed from generation to generation, the Sinamay weaving tradition in Villa and the old textile stores in Calle Real still exists to remind that Iloilo City was once hailed as the Philippines’ and Asia’s weaving capital.

Iloilo City’s cultural and ecological treasure, the long-stretching Iloilo River is now the toasts of international travelers and visitors as the new Iloilo River Esplanade. It serves as a recreation park with close-to-nature ambiance and still thrives as one of the world’s cleanest rivers. Walking and jogging in this gorgeous destination is pleasurable and relaxing.

Batchoy, Biscocho, Pancit Molo, Roberto’s Queen Siopao, seafood and other trademark gastronomy makes Iloilo City a haven of excellent comfort food and delicacies in the country. Ilonggos love to eat and so, its popular list of luscious gastronomy is part of its global branding as a tourism destination.

The oldest sailing sports event in Southeast Asia – the Paraw Regatta Festival is a strong and vibrant annual event held every third weekend of February. The competition of Paraw Regatta (traditional Malay-Bornean sailboat) race is a reflection of the legendary “Barter of Panay.” The design of these traditional boats goes back thousands of years in history. Paraw Regatta features various activities based in Villa Beach in Arevalo District where most of these competitions takes place including a yearly “Sinamba” Mardi Gras Dance Competition with dancers donning colorful costumes.

After Dinagyang Festival and before Paraw Regatta Festival, Iloilo is one of the few cities in the Philippines to celebrate Chinese New Year every first week of February, paying tribute to the strong and active Chinese community that contributed in the steadfast economic prominence of the city throughout the centuries. There are grandiose performances of dragon dance, spectacular Chinese dances, food festival and fireworks display in Calle Real, the city’s oldest business district.

JARO_FIESTA. Devotees flock to Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Iloilo City for the Feast of Our Lady of Candles last February 2. The Jaro Fiesta is considered to be the biggest religious fiesta in Western Visayas region. (Tara Yap)

The Jaro Fiesta and the miraculous feast of Our Lady of Candles in the district of Jaro held every first day of February is both a solemn religious celebration among the Catholic devotees and pompous showcase of tradition. A glamorous Jaro Queen, chosen to carry the traditional queenly reign and held a grandiose coronation in Jaro Plaza, is one of the most-awaited highlights of the celebration.

Iloilo City’s newest “claim-to-fame” when it comes to economic prominence and development is Iloilo Business Park, Megaworld Corporation’s biggest single investment outside of Luzon with over P35 billion investments. The 72-hectare old Iloilo airport was beautifully transformed into a bustling and promising business township where high-rise buildings and prestigious establishments including international hotels, modern convention center, BPO buildings, shopping mall, the country’s longest shop-and-dine strip, and residential towers converge to become the newest center point of progress and opportunities.

Iloilo is impressive as a highly-livable and progressive city where public and private partnership co-exists, the government and private companies work together in a dynamic synergy to create a bright future for its people. From economic foresight, tourism vision, sustainable developments and opening of promising opportunities, Iloilo City, the Philippines’ “city of love” has always been the “queen city of passion and progress” slowly carving a niche as modern city of great possibilities and opportunities, shaping a pathway for lasting advancement and timeless elevation.

Come to Iloilo City and rediscover the passion for life that you’re looking for!

Reindeer Park Project, Smile Day Phil. kicks off at IBP

Marking another significant advocacy for Megaworld Corporation through its Corporation Social Responsibility (CSR) arm - the Megaworld Foundation in partnership with Operation Smile Philippines, ventured to launch "Smile Day Philippine," a project that would raise funds to help children born with cleft lip on November 7, 2015. On the same day, five Megaworld townships all over the country including Iloilo Business Park simultaneously launched the Reindeer Park project in time for Christmas wherein each reindeer effigy will be painted with various designs by Megaworld stakeholders and BPO partners. Each reindeer will raise funds to sponsor the advocacy of Operation Smile Philippines in helping kids with cleft lip obtain free operation to make their lives better.

Iloilo Business Park BPO partners and various divisions in the township rallied in front of One Global Center to celebrate the launching and showcase of their creativity by painting their respective reindeer. Jennifer Ann Palmares-Fong, Iloilo Business Park Marketing Head led the event with her words of inspiration. She was join by IBP Estate Manager Rey Oreo, BDLD Senior Manager Angelo Natividad, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo General Manager Natalie Lim and Interim Estate Manager John Lorenz Lucio during the formal opening of the program. The painting of reindeer effigy by Megaworld stakeholders and employees followed.

The winners of the Reindeer Park painting design contest project are: 1st Place - Iloilo Business Park Operations Division, 2nd Place - Monocrete Construction Philippines, Inc. (contractor of Festive Walk Mall) and 3rd Place - Iloilo Business Park Sales and Marketing Division held on November 7, 2015 during the launching of Smile Day Philippines, a partnership project of Megaworld, Megaworld Foundation and Operation Smile Philippines to raise funds for children with cleft lip.

One Madison Place: Synergy and Luxury

There’s a certain personality and image that reflects with One Madison Place, the first residential tower developed by Megaworld Corporation in Iloilo Business Park back in 2013. This stunning 3-tower cluster, 10-storey residential condominium that stirs up the feeling of vibrancy, energy and enthusiasm for its neo-modern design. One Madison Place will suit the preference of residents who are looking for adventure and new approach with their lifestyle. Those who are highly-creative and artistic will enjoy a flexible living in the tower with its impressive amenities such as swimming pool, pocket gardens with reading nook and fitness gym. Each condo unit have unique concept of space and vision where they can experience a grandiose living. Once they step outside, a sparkling township – the Iloilo Business Park awaits them for an endless leisure and recreation escapade where posh hotels, shopping malls, dining strips, BPO buildings and largest business district are just a few steps away. Residents can enjoy healthy physical activities by having a morning jog, walking or biking in Megaworld Boulevard’s Bake Lanes.

Residents and condominium owners who are in need of visual experience and inspiration will find living in One Madison Place a rewarding choice. There’s an endless flow of synergy, passion and luxury while living in this brilliantly-designed contemporary condominium tower where residents are free to chase their desires and stay connected to the exciting developments, high-end establishments and landmarks offered by a life-larger township.

Are you dreaming for a lifestyle with multi-faceted vision and lifestyle luxury? One Madison Place is the perfect residential tower you truly deserve to live in Iloilo Business Park.

Fulfill that dream right away by calling us at (033) 330-3465, check us online at www.iloilobusinesspark.ph or visit us The Palladium Showroom at the ground floor of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

IBP's Stunning Developments

Look ahead and see the flourishing BPO Buildings Two Global Center and the under-construction One Techno Place as part of the largest IT Park in Western Visayas that creates business and lifestyle synergy at Iloilo Business Park. Soon more jobs in the BPO sector will open in this township.

Take a look at this stunning image of Megaworld Boulevard where we can see visible developments and high-end establishments in Iloilo Business Park. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo (middle) is now a premier luxury hotel in the city. The Festive Walk Mall (right) is looking forward to open in the last quarter of 2016. One Global Center (left) is now the operation site of BPO company Transcom Asia.

See how Iloilo Business Park grow and expand in a short span of time as the next epicenter of business, leisure and tourism township in Western Visayas. The biggest McDonald's in Panay island provides a perfect leisure spot for everyone. Right across it is the under-construction Street of Festive Walk, a long-stretching 1.1-kilometer avenue strip of posh bistros, retails shops and restaurants soon to open in the last quarter of 2016.

Facets of One Global Center

One Global Center, the current operation site of Transcom Asia continues to uplift the lives of Ilonggo call center workforce in Iloilo City. The various facets of this prestigious BPO building energizes the BPO sector in Iloilo Business Park, conceptualized by Megaworld to complete the biggest IT Park in the region. One Global Center is a modern BPO office building located in nearby conveniences and prestigious establishments in Iloilo Business Park. It is located across the Festive Walk Mall and Street of Festive Walk, two commercial centers in the township where sprawling restaurants, bistros, retail shops, boutiques and event centers will create shopping and dining excitement to its call center workers. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and the Iloilo Convention Center are just a few steps away for those looking for luxury and ultimate leisure. Beside the building is the Bike Lane of Megaworld Boulevard solely intended for healthy lifestyle activities among the visitors and residents like walking, jogging or biking. Working as a call center professional in Iloilo City has never been this exciting with Iloilo Business Park as a township where everything you're looking for a stylish and desirable lifestyle can be yours. One Global Center as part of the highly-integrated IT-BPO district of the township will continue to provide more than 30,000 jobs in the next 10 years.