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Sen. Cynthia Villar welcomed 30 farmers at the newly-inaugurated Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG) Farm School in San Miguel, Iloilo. The farmers who came from Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Antique, and Negros province were participants to the training program on Production of High-Quality Inbred Rice and Seeds and Farm Mechanization sponsored by Villar SIPAG and the Agricultural Training Institute Regional Training VI. “Sigurado kami na malaki ang maitutulong ng inyong mga matututunan sa training na ito sa pag-improve ng production sa inyong mga rice farms at  maituturo rin ninyo sa inyong mga respective communities, cooperatives, farm schools at iba pa. That is our goal, why we prioritize trainers like yourselves, so you can pass on your learnings,” Villar said in her remarks. The farm school in Iloilo is the first school established by Villar SIPAG outside of Luzon. Villar said a rice school in Iloilo, which is among the Top 5 r...

Miss International 2017 3rd runner-up Amber Dew from Australia has arrived in the Philippines to join a local tourism campaign that will take her to the Gigantes Islands, also known as Islas de Gigantes or the islands of giants, in northeastern Iloilo and other parts of the country. During the launch held at the Diana Stalder Cafe at Basement 2 of Gateway in Quezon City recently, Dew said that she is excited to be part of the tourism campaign for the Philippines. "I am so excited to be part of this tourism campaign. You may not know it but I have so many Filipino friends and they have been telling me so much about the popular attractions here in your country," Dew said. Dew's Philippine tour is made possible by Gigantes Island Tour and Services, Wazzup Pilipinas, a lifestyle website; and the Department of Tourism. According to exploreiloilo.com, the Gigantes Islands are blessed with pristine white sand beaches, bountiful fresh seafood, and jagged rock formatio...

Paul Guarnes of Iloilo was crowned the top winner at the Gentlemen of the Philippines 2017 pageant held at the Rembrandt Hotel in Quezon City early Sunday morning, September 10. Guarnes, 21, was named Mister Universal Ambassador Philippines. He will represent the country in the Mister Universal Ambassador 2017 contest in Makassar, Indonesia. A Marine Transportation student at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, Guanes is into martial arts like karate and modelling. This 5'11 hunk also loves chess with precision and engages in meaningful debates. Other winners: * Kevin Hernandez, of North Italy, Mister Model International Philippines. * Gandalf Ray Lao, Tawi-Tawi, Mister Model International Philippines. * John Alfred Bendana, England, Best Global Model Philippines. * Manny Quintos, Tarlac, Mister Grand International Philippines. * Prince Argel Saycon, Bais City, Negros Oriental; Teen International Philippines. * Kenny Ong, Ilocos Sur...