Iloilo girds up for int’l fishing tilt

INTERNATIONAL and local long line fishing enthusiasts will vie in the 1st Iloilo International Fishing Competition from May 18 to 19, 2013 along the Iloilo and Guimaras Strait.

Department of Tourism Regional Director Helen Catalbas said the tournament, which will start and end at the Anhawan Beach Resort in Oton, Iloilo, is expected to bring in tourists to witness the international event and see the marine resources and tourism potentials of southern Iloilo.

500 cyclists declare ‘war vs trafficking’ at Iloilo Freedom Ride

ALL roads led to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol last April 20 as around 500 cyclists gathered at the Freedom Ride for a human trafficking-free Philippines.

Dubbed as one of the biggest and broadest bike tour ever held in Panay, the campaign mobilized cyclists, students, non-government organizations (NGOs), artists, sports and lifestyle enthusiasts, government officials and even participants coming from Manila and nearby provinces like Aklan.

Iloilo junior, little leaguers to represent PHL in Asia-Pacific Series

TWO softball teams from Iloilo province will represent the country in the upcoming Asia-Pacific Series to be held June 8 to July 8 in Clark Field, Pampanga.

In an interview at the Provincial Capitol Thursday, Iloilo head coach Reynaldo “Guy” Fuentes said the coaches and players of the Iloilo Little League and Iloilo Junior League softball teams are stepping up their two-month preparations to win the much-coveted title.

Mabilog, Treñas to lead sailboat race

ILOILO CITY -- Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and city lone district Representative Jerry P. Treñas will lead the grand take off and start of the sailboat race on Sunday morning, February 17, along the 23.8 kilometer race course of the Iloilo Strait.

Participated by more than 60 sail boats in category A and B, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta is considered as the biggest and grandest sail boat race in the whole Southeast Asia in terms of participation.

Iloilo City ready for Batang Pinoy Games

ILOILO City, together with the Iloilo Provincial Government and the Department of Education, are all set to host the 2012 Philippine Youth Games popularly known as Batang Pinoy (BP) on December 5-8.

Free basketball, football clinics during America in 3D roadshow

TOP basketball and football players in the country will be in Iloilo City to conduct free clinics to coaches and young athletes of Iloilo.

Mayor’s Cup 2012 basket tourney opens Friday

TEN local basketball teams divided into Bracket A and Bracket B will see action starting February 24 until March 4 at the University of San Agustin gym in Iloilo City. Admission is free.

Table tennis tourney for youth set Nov. 25-27

THE Iloilo Provincial Government will hold the First Gov. Arthur D. Defensor Sr. Table Tennis Cup 2011 this coming November 25 to 27 at the Iloilo Sports Complex Covered Gym.

PFF Smart National Club Championship in Iloilo

ILOILO will host the PFF Smart Club Championship-Group B on August 9-13, to be played at the Barotac Nuevo Football Field and Central Philippine University.

Golf, basketball games add color to Iloilo festival

TOP golfers in the country are expected to visit Iloilo City on January 14-15 to vie in the 1st Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog Golf Tournament to be played at the country's oldest golf course.