Pan de Azucar Island, Agho Island Sandbar, Bulubadiangan Sandbar and Lumpatan Beach - All The Coastal Beauties of Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines

When I search for Google Images with the keyword Pan de Azucar, two locations emerged from the search - a Pan de Azucar Island located in the popular Rio de Janeiro where it towers over the ocean and other surrounding islands and faces the famed Christ the Redeemer and the other - the Pan de Azucar Island in Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines with Mount Manaphag as its centerpiece. These two Mount Pan de Azucar islands (Spanish Pan de Azucar means Sugarloaf) have something in common - a protruding hill or mountain towering over the other surrounding mountains and hills thus it stands out because of their sheer size. There are also some sugarloaf mountains in other parts of the world. They are so-called sugarloaf mountains because of their tall, conical shape resembling an old sugarloaf of the 19th century. 

Other than the Pan de Azucar island where the Mount Manaphag is also located, other places of interest in the town of Concepcion, Iloilo are Bulubadiangan sandbar, Agho Island and Sandbar and the Lumpatan (Hiligaynon word for Jumping) beach where some people do some cliff diving. 

Take note these islands which are part of the town of Concepcion are several nautical miles away from Sicogon Islands and Gigantes Group of Islands which are from the town of Carles, Iloilo so they are far apart separated by the Visayan Sea

The pristine Pan de Azucar Island in Concepcion that can rival Isla de Gigantes. This photo was taken by Coyxxx blogger specifically on this link https://www.coyxxx.com/2016/06/the-charms-of-concepcion-islands.html

 

The idyllic Pan de Azucar Island one can experience the surreal feeling of paradise and you can see Mount Manaphag in the distance. This picture was taken by Pusang Kalye.net blog. You can find this picture and the full article on his travel to Pan de Azucar on this link: http://www.pusangkalye.net/2018/08/concepcion-iloilo-bulubudiangan-agho.html

Sandbar in Concepcion, Iloilo... Guess where this is.. Is this from Agho? Bulubadiangan? or Chico Island?

Agho Island, Concepcion, Iloilo. Taken by Bert Andone and uploaded in Flickr

Bulubadiangan Sandbar taken by Allan Barredo for Lantaw.com uploaded in Flickr

 

Bulubdiangan Island. See the full article on this link: https://www.mikelaagan.com/2015/04/the-serenity-of-bulubadiangan-island.html

 

https://www.mikelaagan.com/

Lumpatan Beach, Concepcion, Iloilo. Photo taken by Peter Arana in May 2018

 

Lumpatan Beach Pathway. Taken by Ely Judilla in November 2017

 

Rough edges dotted the coast of Lumpatan. The image was taken by Salve A. Panganiban on May 23, 2016

 

Lumpatan Beach

 

The coast of Lumpatan Beach. The photo was taken by Charity Joy Bustilo in January 2020

 

Cliff diving at Lumpatan Beach

Palarong Pambansa 2016 Albay

Palarong Pambansa 2016 Albay Official Logo

The 59th edition of the Palarong Pambansa, an annual multi-sporting event for Filipino student-athletes will take place from April 10 - 16, 2016 in Legazpi City, Albay. At least 8,000 athletes from both elementary and high school who were regional winners from all 18 regions of the Philippines including the newly created Negros Island Region (NIR) will compete for 21 sports discipline, regular sports and special events with 610 gold medals at stake. President Benigno S. Aquino III was invited to be the guest of honor and speaker during the opening ceremony of the event while sports newscaster TJ Manotoc will be one of the master of ceremonies along with Leah Dado and Jeremy Cruz. Globalport players Terrence Romeo and Roi Sumang will lead the torchbearers along with SPED Students. Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj will host the governor's night on April 9 at Bicol University Astrodome.

Palarong Pambansa Official media partners, ABS-CBN Sports and Action (Channel 23) and HD will cover through the entire duration of the games from the opening ceremonies to the main games and the closing ceremonies while online news portal Rappler will give a blow by blow updates for the games.

The opening ceremonies will start at 4 p.m. and will be aired at 7 p.m. on ABS-CBN Sports and Action (Channel 23) and HD. Games of various sports will be shown on ABS-CBN Sports + Action starting 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., except on UAAP game days, on which they will be aired on primetime. Their schedule is as follows:

Apr. 10, Sunday - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Opening Ceremony)
Apr. 11, Monday - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Apr. 12, Tuesday - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Apr. 13, Wednesday - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr. 14, Thursday - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr. 15, Friday - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Apr. 16, Saturday - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Palarong Pambansa (Filipino for "National Games") is an annual multi-sport event involving student-athletes from 18 regions of the Philippines. The event, started in 1948, is organized and governed by the Department of Education or DepEd.

Student-athletes from public and private schools at elementary and secondary levels can compete provided they qualified by winning at their regional meet. For young Filipino student-athletes, Palarong Pambansa is the culmination of school sports competition, which starts with local school intramurals, followed by the district, division, and regional athletic meets.

You can watch the live streaming coverage of Palarong Pambansa 2016 Opening Ceremony and the games on the streaming video and web streaming links below:

http://livestream.com/accounts/2372592/events/5068119

http://sports.abs-cbn.com/livestream/palaro2016

http://livestream.com/accounts/2372592

Photo Source:

Albay Palarong Pambansa 2016 Official Website -    www.albaypalaro2016.com

NUMBER OF FILMS PRODUCED IN THE PHILIPPINES BY YEAR

Here are the number of films produced in the Philippines by year whether by Filipinos or foreigner or international studio financed or supported the films in the Philippines: 

Source: 

imdb.com

DINAGYANG 2016 FULL VIDEO PERFORMANCES

Tribu Panayanon Performance Photos Courtesy of Edgar Hubero Locsin-Siscar

Here are the full video performances of different tribes which competed and participated in the competition:

Tribu Ilonganon

Tribu Salognon

Tribu Dagatnon

Tribu Paghidaet

Tribu Baybayanon

Tribu Panayanon

Tribu Pan-ay

Tribu Buntag-Tala

Tribu Atub-atub

Tribu Obrero

Photo Source:

Edgar Hubero Locsin-Siscar Facebook Photo Album - https://www.facebook.com/edgar.siscar/media_set?set=a.1260273937321136.1073742404.100000156241829&type=3



Video Source:

Simply Iloilo Youtube Channel

DINAGYANG 2016 WINNERS AND OFFICIAL RESULTS

Dinagyang 2016 Champion Tribu Salognon Winning Performance

         In a surprising twist, Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School snatched the title of the defending champion winning the Dinagyang title for the first time since their first participation in 2004 ending the three year domination of the defending champion Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High School who was shockingly shot out of the Top 5 places due to the 20 point deduction-rule stipulated by the Dinagyang Foundation Inc. agreed by different tribes on props, risers and platform heights which will not exceed six (6) feet and fourteen (14) feet in depth.
        Aside from the top prize, Tribu Salognon also collected some special awards from opening salvo to the main competition awards like Performance, Choreography and Costume. 1st runner-up went to Tribu Ilonganon of Jalandoni Memorial National High School, 2nd runner-up went to Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School, 3rd runner-up went to Tribu Paghidaet of Lapaz National High School and 4th runner-up went to Tribu Baybayanon of Melchor L. Nava National High School, Calumpang, Molo District, Iloilo City.

       Dinagyang Festival competition which was started in 1970 is the only Philippine festival that has an official mascot named Dagoy and the winning tribe goes on a world tour in promoting not just the festival but also the Philippines as a tourist destination. 


Complete Results:

Sponsors Mardi Gras Parade
 
Champion / Over-All Winner - St. Therese MTC Colleges

Special Awards

Best Float - Nature's Spring
Best In Festival Music - University of San Agustin
Best Costume - STI College- Iloilo
Best Choreography - St. Therese MTC Colleges



Tambor Trumpa Martsa Musika Marching Band Competition 2016:

Elementary Level


Champion - San Matias Elementary School (Dingle, Iloilo)
1st runner-up - Sambag Elementary School (Jaro District, Iloilo City)
2nd runner-up - Iloilo Central Elementary School (Mabini St. Iloilo City)
3rd runner-up - Arevalo Elementary School (Arevalo District, Iloilo City)
4th runner-up  - Mandurriao Elementary School (Mandurriao District, Iloilo City)




Secondary Level



 Champion -  Iloilo National High School (Luna Street, Lapaz District, Iloilo City)
 1st runner-up - Dingle National High School (Dingle, Iloilo)




Kasadyahan Regional Cultural Competition


MAJOR AWARDS

CHAMPION - Tribu Tatusan (Caluya Island, Antique)
1st Runner-up -  Tribu Kasag (Banate, Iloilo)
2nd Runner-up - Tribu Bantayan (Guimbal, Iloilo)
3rd Runner-up -  Tribu Pinta Flores (San Carlos City, Negros Occidental)
4th Runner-up - Tribu Patabang (Tapaz, Capiz)

Main Special Awards

Best In Costume - Tribu Kasag (Banate, Iloilo)
Best In Music - Tribu Kasag (Banate, Iloilo)
Best Musical Director - JP Tiongson of Tribu Kasag (Banate, Iloilo)
Best In Street Dance - Tribu Bantayan (Guimbal, Iloilo)
Best In Choreography  - Tribu Tatusan (Caluya Island, Antique)
Best Choreographer    - Michael Apitagan of  Tribu Tatusan (Caluya Island, Antique)

Minor Special Awards  

Best In Performance -  Tribu Kasag (Banate, Iloilo)


*Consolation Prizes to the rest of the non-winners or non-placers participating group
 

Dinagyang Festival Ati Tribe Competition



Major Awards  

Champion – Tribu Salognon (Jaro National High School) 
1st Runner Up – Tribu Ilonganon  (Jalandoni Memorial National High School-Lapuz)
2nd Runner Up – Tribu Pan-ay (Fort San Pedro National High School)
3rd Runner Up – Tribu Paghidaet (Lapaz National High School)
4th Runner Up – Tribu Baybayanon (Melchor L. Nava National High School, Calumpang, Molo District, Iloilo City)

Opening Salvo  

Special Awards
Best In Costume           -Tribu Salognon (Jaro National High School)
Best In Discipline        - Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City National High School)

Best In Performance   - Tribu Panayanon  (Iloilo City National High School)


Main Competition

Main Special Awards
Best Choreographer - Tribu Salognon (Jaro National High School)
Best In Costume Designer - Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City National High School)
Best In Head Dress - Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City National High School)
Best Musical Director -  Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City National High School)
Best In Discipline - Tribu Ilonganon (Jalandoni Memorial National High School)


Minor Awards
 
Best In Music - Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City National High School)
Best In Costume - Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City National High School)
Best In Street Dance - Tribu Panayanon (Iloilo City National High School)
Best In Choreography - Tribu Salognon (Jaro National High School)
Best In Performance - Tribu Salognon (Jaro National High School)




Dinagyang Ati Tribe and Kasadyahan Regional Cultural Competition Judges:


Leoncio Alcontin Vergara
Alvin Lognasin
Rebecca Lim Lolod
Jose De Lima
Corazon Odan Agustin
Robert Hayden
Odesso Oyales
Anette Mariano
Marichu Granada Tilano
Josefina Guillen
Cris Millado
Franco Velez
Dwight Lobregaso
Rigel Ann Michao
Ronie Mirabuena
Benhur Abolencia
Agnes Locsin
Nestor Obciana Jardin - Chief Judge

Photo Source:

Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog Official Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/jedpatrickmabilog/


Youtube Source: 

Lagaw Kita Official Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M07vusxTgZc

Dinagyang 2016: Kasadyahan Regional Cultural Competition

Kasadyahan 2016 Regional Cultural Competition Official Cover

Kasadyahan Cultural Performance

Kasadyahan Regional Cultural Competition is one of the main highlights of the Dinagyang Festival happening Saturday, a day before the main Ati Tribe Competition. The participating or competing groups called tribes comes from different towns in Iloilo province as well as different towns and cities in Western Visayas region which were usually the declared champion or winning tribe or groups in their respective festivals.

For those who were not able to watch the live performances of the Kasadyahan 2016 Regional Cultural Competition today, January 23 as there were also no available existing live stream of the said event for worldwide broadcast here are the full videos of the competing groups (called tribes) performances:

Tribu Masskara of Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

Tribu Pantat of Zarraga, Iloilo

 Tribu Padagyaw of Dumarao, Capiz

Tribu Patabang of Tapaz, Capiz

Tribu Bantayan of Guimbal, Iloilo

Tribu Tatusan of Caluya, Antique

Tribu Salakayan of Miagao, Iloilo

Tribu Kasag of Banate, Iloilo

Tribu Pinta Flores of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental

Tribu Hubon Igbantog sa Karosa sang Manggahan Festival of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

Youtube Video Source:


Lagaw Kita Official Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/theNH23

 


Photo Sources:


Dinagyang Festival Official Website - http://dinagyangsailoilo.com/festival-highlights/kasadyahan-festival/

In Dencio's Eyes - https://indencioseyes.wordpress.com/

ILOILO DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2016 LIVE STREAM

Dinagyang 2016 Official Poster 

Dinagyang 2016 Ati Tribe Competition LIVE!

FULL VIDEO PERFORMANCES OF TRIBES

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Panayanon of Iloilo City National High School

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School, Jaro District, Iloilo City

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School, Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Baybayanon of Melchor L. Nava National High School of Calumpang, Molo District, Iloilo City

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Buntag-Tala (Morning Star) of Buntatala, Jaro District, Iloilo City

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Ilonganon of Jalandoni Memorial National High School of Lapuz District, Iloilo City

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Dagatnon of Ramon Avanceña National High School, Arevalo District, Iloilo City

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Atub-atub of Veterans Village, Duran Street, Iloilo City

Dinagyang 2016: Tribu Paghidaet of Lapaz National High School, Lapaz District, Iloilo City

The Dinagyang Festival is an annual religious and cultural celebration held in honor of the Santo Niño every fourth weekend of January in the city of Iloilo, Philippines. The main highlights of the celebration is the Ati Tribe celebration that will take place on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Dinagyang Festival 2016 will take place on January 23 - 24, 2016 around the city of Iloilo and merry making, revelries and endless eating and partying will take place on the week of the festivities. Watch as ten (10) tribes compete for the ultimate title of Dinagyang Champion with the winning tribe representing Iloilo City and the country performing in different cities around the world.

Meanwhile, for those inquiring about Dinagyang Festival 2016 Live Stream links, below is one of the links which you can watch the Dinagyang Festival 2016 online anywhere you are in the world. Dinagyang Ati Tribe Competition will be on Sunday, January 24, 2015 at 8 am (PHILIPPINE TIME). 

Use the hashtags #Dinagyang2016 and #IAmIloilo on social media like Facebook and Twitter for the festivities, Thanks! 

Below is the link to Dinagyang 2016 Ati Tribe Competition.

Dinagyang 2016 Live Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjSx7dHNwk8 




Photo Source: 

http://iloilo-travel-guide.blogspot.com/2015/10/iloilo-dinagyang-festival-2016-schedule.html

Most Captivating Instagram Images Of Every Philippine Provinces Part 8

The Philippines, Pearl of the Orient, literally has 7,106 islands and 7,106 beautiful reasons to greet and welcome everyone. One can describe the country in countless of ways but these stunning visuals will convince anyone to start making their bucket lists and head their way to the following destinations.

Much has been said of other countries most especially the most popular tourist destinations in Asia like China, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and Korea but only a few heard of the priceless and timeless beauty of the Philippines which was also one of the less promoted destinations around the world.

A lot of people are saying that the country is always marred by violence, terrorism, crimes, rampant corruption and gives them the impression that the country is dirty and untidy, very hot and humid with lots of social, political and environmental problems as sensationalized and exaggerated by the news let alone few campaigns and marketing discouraging the tourist arrivals although what is really within the country belies all of those and quite the exact opposite for the most part.

These 81 provinces of this country proves to anyone that this country is really an underrated gem of the Orient.

These pictures taken by Instagram users both amateurs and professionals best represent each of the 81 provinces of the Philippines. To view the rest of their photos, you can click their highlighted Instagram accounts and for additional info and details. Get ready to pack your bag as we show you a series of images from broad north to the deep south and from the vastness of the Pacific coasts to the magnificent side on the west.


This is the eight part of eight series.

Southern Leyte

The wonderful shades of blue as portrayed in this photo by @shankyren shows us the stunning effects of the aquatic side of Southern Leyte. 

The ever sentimental @bbhebakukang is emotional over things she posted in her 98 images and doing so in this rocked edges of Hinundayan shores smartly captured the sentimentality of Southern Leyte.

Sultan Kudarat

With the Marquez Hot and Cold springs of the Esperanza town perfectly shot by @paopy09 shows us the best of both worlds in this province.

The official account of @atirehiyondose shows us the bounty of both green thumbs and farm produce in this region as well as their busy lifestyle in their arable land but also highlights the breezy heights of this province with their Sitio Little Baguio in Bagumbayan.

Sulu

Wanderlust @aljonjuljani tells about his life and travel in 97 images in different places and situation but he still has fond memories and vivid picture of his native Sulu which he captured full of emotions.

The symbol of royalty and regal beauty of this province which is perfectly represented by this majestic mosque by the Jolo coast taken by @ravin716 .

Surigao del Norte

The amiable atmosphere of this Club Tara in Sohoton Cove of Bucas Grande Island greeted @tomfidelino on his visit warmly welcomes everyone to this lovely province. 

@harumscarum21 travels to the surfing mecca of the country to enjoy these huge waves of Siargao as it builds up through the rough coast of this province.

Surigao del Sur

The great outdoors of Mindanao never runs out of splendid, alluring natural wonders and the astounding photos by @igreposter_xx of beautiful places on Earth which includes this Tinuy-an Falls of this province touted as the "Niagara Falls of the Philippines" gives us an understanding of the overwhelming grace and elegance of Surigao del Sur. 

This province is truly bewitching as it is bewildering as @sonhotropic pictures this enchanted river of Tinuy-an. It's 34 beautiful images on his site but this one puzzled him because of its underlying mystery such as the undertone of this province.

Tarlac

This defining image of @xavierzb captures the pulsating colors of this farming province with vast tracts of lands for various plantations. 

@supermanuel03 never forgot to look back in the past in his photo of the Capas National Shrine commemorating the infamous Death March which started in Bataan and ended in this province resulting to thousands of casualties and hapless surviving soldier recalls us the dark past of the province we should learn from and whose resilience despite the challenges of the present and future we should be inspired from.

Tawi-Tawi

The skillful hands of @djandee12 made sure that this aeriel view of the island and Bongao peak never skip his collection of 482 images and counting and a living testament that there's an endless story even in the farthest and southernmost remote province of Tawi-Tawi.

With the floating village houses on stilts, @ginggayhontiveros features this southernmost province with utmost reverence to the simple serene ambiance evokes the quiet laidback lifestyle of the Badjaos.

Zambales

This province of beautiful peace-loving people of hardwork, resilience and creativity is reflected in this photo of @goldwinsixteen capturing the jaw dropping scenery and beauty of this dormant Mount Pinatubo volcano crater lake. This volcano last erupted in 1991 which took the lives of hundreds of people is sacred among the Aetas, the ethnic group of people who were the original inhabitants of the area. 

This province has a stunning panorama of picturesque landscape and blessed with bounties of nature is perfect location for pleasure seekers and make Subic the perfect spot for both business and leisure and on one of his vacation, @uyedelros took this shot of this eye candy Subic Yacht Club showcasing us the richness and fortune of this city and province.

Zamboanga del Norte

This Rizal Shrine in Dapitan posted on Instagram by @klccrisostomo is the replica of the original house of the national hero who was exiled in this lonely but idyllic town tells us the rich past of this former Spanish colony. A trace of Spanish influence is manifested in their language Chavacano, Spanish-based creole language spoken by most residents making them the only Spanish speaking creole in Asia. 

Another side of this historically rich province posted by @langyawtravel is this Situbo Falls in Barangay Galingon, Tampilisan ostentatiously cascading the rich natural wonders in Zamboanga peninsula.

Zamboanga del Sur

By giving us these vintas sailing through the coast on a sunset, @eiamhere gave us a colorful spectrum of Zamboanga del Sur on a never ending horizon. 

@OfficialPagadianon is the official account of Pagadian City community with just a few images of its people and places that tells a lot of their beloved hometown features this winding road sloping towards the stunning Illana Bay vividly displaying the people's creativity and ingenuity in this part of Zamboanga. I say check out more photos of Pagadian City's avenue on Instagram and Google search.

Zamboanga Sibugay

The rejuvenating tranquility of this island province is best captured by @eazytraveler of Buluan Islands telling everyone to get to know this interesting province of the region. He has amassed 1428 collection of images from his visit of all 81 provinces of the Philippines and all 11 Southeast Asian countries. 

One of the provinces that amazes @yolynne who captured this imposing obelisk standing on Ipil rotunda is the very symbol of this province with the engraving in front about ancient Filipino alphabet with a clock below it and on the side is the engraving of how people lived before is something deep and meaningful for the people here who inherit and inspired by the virtues of the people of the past. By giving us this obelisk, you gave us Zamboanga Sibugay.