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06/09/2024

05/09/2024

Look: Iloilo Electric Cooperative Inc (ILECO I) announces average residential rate for the month of August at P16.3159, a P1.4821 increase from its average residential rate in July, at P14.8338. According to the electric cooperative, the increase is due to the following:

In compliance with the Energy Regulation Commission (ERC) Order, the remaining 3/4 of the staggered payment and the increase in generation charge amounting to P1.3783.

The increase in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Transmission Charge amounting to P0.0912

The increase in System Loss Charge amounting to P0.1122; and the increase in Shared to Government amounting to P0.0938.

Areas under the Iloilo Electric Cooperative Inc (ILECO I) include the following: Alimodian, Cabatuan, Guimbal, Igbaras, Leganes, Leon, Maasin, Miagao, Oton, Pavia, San Joaquin, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, Tigbauan, Tubungan, and Savannah.

05/09/2024

Iloilo City is still the Most Competitive Highly Urbanized City outside National Capital Region (NCR), and Rank 5 in the country for overall ranking.

The award was given during the Philippine Creative Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Congress by the Department of Trade and Industry-Competitiveness Bureau (DTI-CB) last August 23 in Manila.

Read: andreaguanco.com/iloilo-city-most-competitive-huc

05/09/2024

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, is honoring all Lolos and Lolas with delicious Grandparents' Day treats this September!

From September 01 to 15, visit any Mang Inasal store nationwide and enjoy three fantastic combos featuring your grandparents' favorite dishes: 2 Palabok Solos for only P129, 2 Extra Creamy Halo-Halos or Crèma de Leche Small for just P119, and 1 Palabok Solo and 1 Extra Creamy Halo-Halo or Crèma de Leche Small for P129. With savings between P17 and P29, families can celebrate anytime throughout the day.

“Our grandparents are the heart and soul of our families, and their love and support to us are truly priceless,” said Mang Inasal president Mike V. Castro. “This Grandparents' Day, we’re excited to offer these special treats to bring smiles to our beloved Lolos and Lolas. We want to create more memorable moments for families and ensure that grandparents feel deeply appreciated and honored.”

Mang Inasal Grandparents’ Day Treats are available for dine-in and takeout in all Mang Inasal stores nationwide.

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives now? Visit www.manginasal.ph for the latest news, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media for more Ihaw-Sarap and Unli-Saya updates!

05/09/2024

More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) recently released 1,500 fish fingerlings in Iloilo River. The activity is part of the distribution utility's sustainable environmental advocacy to strengthen its commitment to the local community. The recently released fish fingerlings are said to be high value sea bass, locally known as 'bulgan'.

Read: andreaguanco.com/more-power-green-initiatives

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Guide to MORE Power Consumers:
andreaguanco.com/more-power-iloilo-consumers

03/09/2024

Sun Life is bringing the roving life-size version of its new game, Play for Life: A Game of Choices, to SM City Iloilo from September 7 to 8, 2024.

Play for Life is a board game that mirrors the financial decisions one encounters in real life. The objective of the game is to achieve your chosen life goals through strategic financial and life decisions while navigating the ups and downs.

At the event, participants can choose between the life-size or tabletop versions of the board game and look forward to enhancing their knowledge on financial planning and making strategic life decisions. They can also look forward to winning exciting prizes and freebies, and consulting with Sun Life financial advisors for financial advice and inquiries on Sun Life’s life, health, and wealth solutions.

To add to the excitement, Sun Life Clients will also get the chance to win exclusive prizes like a P100,000 travel voucher to Japan and Giftaway vouchers worth up to P10,000 when they join the Play for Life mall activation.

“We are excited to bring the Play for Life activation to Iloilo City,” said Carla Gonzalez-Chong, Chief Client Experience and Marketing Officer of Sun Life Philippines. “Through Play for Life, we hope to inspire Ilonggos to take charge of their financial futures and contribute to the city’s continued prosperity.”

Pre-register for the Play for Life activation in SM City Iloilo happening from September 7 to 8, 2024 by visiting https://sunlife.co/PFL-IloIlo.

02/09/2024

Experience 'The Good Catch'

'The Good Catch' is a weekend sustainable seafood buffet by Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo in partnership with Agrodigital, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

For P1,588 nett per person, guests can indulge in a wide variety of 'paluto' seafood, greens, meat, among others, while enjoying live entertainment. The Good Catch is only available Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm.

Just recently, in celebration of World Ocean Day, the Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo Team visited the community to demonstrate their sustainable crab selection methods. This, as part of their advocacy, “Salbaron ang Industriya sang Kasag” (Saving the Crab Industry campaign).

Watch official video here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/gvRyDbrf4wM8rmwJ/

About Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo

Leading global brand Marriott International, with more than 6,500 properties across 127 countries, opened its Courtyard brand in Iloilo City last 2018. The 15-story property is nestled within real estate developer Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park, right next to the Iloilo Convention Center. This is the first Courtyard by Marriott in the Philippines.

02/09/2024

Months before the target completion of the Iloilo Central Market redevelopment, vendors share their aspirations for a cleaner and safer market.

Read: andreaguanco.com/vendors-central-market

30/08/2024

29/08/2024

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas is set to deliver his 2024 State of the City Address (SOCA) on September 09. According to Treñas, the SOCA will be a clear statement of what have been done and where the city is heading.

Read: andreaguanco.com/iloilo-state-of-the-city-address-2024

28/08/2024

Tara, kape.

Coffee Brewtherhood, one of the leading coffee establishments in the metro, started at the coffee counter of owner Andrew Canamo intending to form a ‘brewtherhood’ of baristas.

“We love coffee. We are passionate and dedicated about what makes a good coffee distinctive and special. It all started years back when we couldn’t find here in Iloilo a decent local coffee shop that could serve good coffee – rich, strong espresso and creamy milk – so when the opportunity came we took over a small coffee shop,” excerpts from the Coffee Brewtherhood website.

Read: andreaguanco.com/coffee-in-iloilo

28/08/2024

Mrs Wharton: Premier Cake Destination in Iloilo. "We wanted our cakes to evoke a certain emotion," states owner Marie Wharton.

26/08/2024

Do it all and save big!

Get the MacBook Air M2 with up to P12,000 off at Power Mac Center and The Loop stores.

📍 Robinsons Iloilo
📍 SM City Iloilo
📍 Festive Walk Iloilo

Offer valid until September 1, 2024.

To stay updated on the latest offers, visit and follow Power Mac Center's official social media accounts.

Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-200293 Series of 2024.

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Need to have your Apple device fixed? Visit Mobile Care by Power Mac Center at Festive Walk Iloilo, located at the G/F, or call 09178208342.

26/08/2024

Good morning, Iloilo!

26/08/2024

Look: Avocadoria is set to open its newest branch at Robinsons Jaro on September 01. On opening day, the dessert stall slash avocado haven will be giving free Avocado Naked Light Ice Cream to it first 100 customers who purchase an Avocado Shake or Avo Lover.

26/08/2024

Happy Charter Day, Iloilo!

26/08/2024

Look: Jed Madela: Welcome To My World set to happen on September 21, 8pm, at the Iloilo Convention Center. With special guest Mary Anjolie.

📌 Gen Ad: P560
📌 Lower Box: P1,700
📌 Patron 2: P2,900
📌 Patron 1: P3,400
📌 VIP: P5,700

Tickets are available at select SM Stores, SM Supermalls, and SM Cinemas nationwide and on the link below:

Buy Ticket Online:
tinyurl.com/WelcometoMyWorldIloilo

22/08/2024

Over a year after initiating the bill deposit refund program, More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has successfully released P2.8 million in refunds to 685 eligible customers.

Moreover, between May 2023 and August 2024, a total of 1,307 customer accounts reached the 36-month mark with MORE Power - 996 of which met the criteria of having consistently paid their bills on time over the past three years.

In accordance with Article 7 of the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers, distribution utilities are mandated to refund the bill deposit of customers who have paid their bills on time for three consecutive years (36 months) and have no record of service disconnection.

MORE Power Guide to Consumers:
andreaguanco.com/more-power-iloilo-consumers