Tourism Miagao

07/04/2025

Thank you Miagao InfoCen 🫶🏻

02/04/2025

Tourism Miagao Wraps Up DOT Accreditation of Establishments Seminar and Statistics Training 🫶🏻

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Accreditation of Establishments Seminar and Tourism Statistics Training successfully take place on April 2, 2025 (Wednesday), at the Justice Ramon B. Britanico Hall, this Municipality. Organized by the Local Government Unit of Miagao under the administration of Hon. Engr. Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr., Municipal Mayor through The Office of The Municipal Tourism Officer headed by Mrs. Mary Diane N. Flordeliza, MGDH I/ Municipal Tourism Officer, the event provided information on the process of DOT accreditation as well as its benefits and incentives. It was attended by participants composed of different tourism establishments– particularly from restaurants, weaving centers, Barangay Tourism Councils and other related tourism enterprises. ✨

Morning Sessions: Accreditation Background and Updated Progressive Accreditation System and Secondary Tourism Establishments and Online Accreditation System 🧑🏻‍💻

Resource Speakers include Mr. Kristoffer Leo M. Velete, Senior Tourism Operations Officer and Elyses Sodusta, Administrative Officer 1 both from the Department of Tourism Region VI. During their presentations, they emphasized the importance of accreditation for it will determine if the institution complies with the minimum standards for the operation of tourism facilities. Moreover, it will be beneficial to the locals of our municipality because it will not just generate income but will also uplift the tourism industry. 👍🏻

The seminar properly featured a series of short insightful discussions and exchange of ideas from FO1 Arlon G. Sabordo of Bureau of Fire Protection Miagao and Mr. Stephen N. Intal, Municipal Licensing Officer. 📑

Afternoon Session: Basic Tourism Statistics Training 👩🏻‍💻

Ms. Annie B. Villanueva, Provincial Tourism Statistics Focal Person opened the second part of the seminar on enhancing the understanding and application of tourism statistics to improve the accuracy of our tourism data. Participants were trained to use a data collection to help collate systematically their tourism arrivals and share the data to the LGUs who in turn will be able to use them for planning tourism developments in our town. 📝

Open Forum sessions enabled participants to clarify their concerns regarding accreditation and tourism data management. This was followed by a segment where participants shared their impressions and feedback about the seminar. 🗣️

The Office of The Municipal Tourism Officer underscored its commitment to developing decision makers and industry managers by exposing them to real-world industry practices. The seminar provided valuable learning experiences for the owners/ managers/ representatives of tourism related establishments, equipping them with knowledge in tourism development, statistical analysis, and service excellence, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and ensuring the Municipality of Miagao’s sustainable tourism growth. 🤝🏻

👋🏻 Department of Tourism - Philippines
👋🏻 Department of Tourism-Western Visayas Office
👋🏻 Provincial Culture, Arts, History and Tourism Office - Province of Iloilo
👋🏻 Iloilo Provincial Tourism
👋🏻 Hablon by Indag-an Primary Multipurpose Cooperative
👋🏻 Spa Nirvana
👋🏻 Lorlie Noblezada
👋🏻 O Kabana
👋🏻 Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish, Miag-ao, Iloilo
👋🏻 Baraclayan Weavers Association
👋🏻 Spa Le' Belle - Miagao Branch
👋🏻 Pizza Flavors Cuisine
👋🏻 Raac's Miagao
👋🏻PUGON Restaurant with KTV
👋🏻 Straw Hat's Food House
👋🏻 Bistro M-16 Restaurant New Page
👋🏻 Jack & Cel Restaurant
👋🏻 Municipal Treasurer's Office of Miagao - Updates
👋🏻 Miagao InfoCen
👋🏻 Bayani Cafe and Restaurant - Hollywood St. Branch

27/03/2025

GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas
to Feature Miagao Church 🫶🏻

The representatives of the GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas interviewed designated resource persons, Mrs. Mary Diane N. Flordeliza, MGDH I/ Municipal Tourism Officer and Rev. Fr. Rex John Palmos today, March 27, 2025 (Thursday) at our UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish (Miagao Church). 🎬

Mr. Kim Salinas of Regional News TV, said they have been featuring rich colonial-era cultural sites that stand as tangible reminders of our religious and historical heritage. 📝

*Please watch the video of this news event and other stories thru 24 Oras over the Youtube channel and at GMA Network channel 7, 6:30 PM. 📺

27/03/2025

HEY SCHOOLS! Be enchanted by stories, meet enthusiastic filmmakers, and immerse yourself in the craft of filmmaking.

Watch out for our school-to-school film showing this March-April 2025. Keep posted for the schedules of your school.

17/03/2025

EXPERIENCE WHAT’S MORE TO LOVE IN MIAGAO 🫶🏻

As part of its efforts to promote a deeper appreciation of nature, the Local Government Unit of Miagao under the administration of Hon. Engr. Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr., Municipal Mayor and the Miagao Tourism Office continue to encourage the public to enjoy the natural sceneries, exciting outdoor recreations that Miagao has to offer. 🧗🏻

Here are some of the accessible natural tourist attractions located at Barangays Tigmalapad, Toog, Ongyod and Onop. 📍

The locations may not seem distant anymore, thanks to our tourism access roads, Miagao has plenty to boast about—from breathtaking landscapes of Buklod “Little Batanes” to ecotourism such as Tinagong Dagat, Gui-ob ni Tidoy, Sinuhutan Cave, Mt. Tigbayog, Dilaan Falls, and Ongyod Coffee Plantation are destinations that deserve a place on every traveler’s map. 🗺️

Tourists can drop by and take a sip of our very own hot brewed Ongyod coffee at “Balangaan” before they trek up clutch of flowers of the Rafflesia variety also known as the Rafflesia Garden. 🦋

Well mounted signages/ welcome archs are another photospots where everyone who visits must stop and take pictures. 🤳🏻

More than the natural scenic beauty and cool breeze of fresh air is the warmth of the locals making your experience worth coming back. ✨

Check out our Official Tourism Route Map below as you ride through the stunning landscapes of Miagao, passing through several barangays. 🧭

Tag your friends and family and make plans to hit the trail this weekend. 👋🏻

Please follow our page for more information and updates on Miagao’s different tourism activities and best offers. 👍🏻

👋🏻Department of Tourism - Philippines
👋🏻Department of Tourism-Western Visayas Office
👋🏻Miagao InfoCen
👋🏻Provincial Culture, Arts, History and Tourism Office - Province of Iloilo
👋🏻 Iloilo Provincial Tourism

14/03/2025

WE ARE OPEN, SHOP WITH US 🛒

📍Miagao Pasalubong Center, Miagao Tourism Office (Left Side, JRBB Hall)

🕰️ Mondays-Saturdays, 8AM-5PM

When you visit Iloilo, specifically MIAGAO, do not forget to add the MIAGAO PASALUBONG CENTER (MPC) for your itinerary. 🫶🏻

The one-stop pasalubong center houses Miagao's best quality products, like patadyong and shawls made from hablon textile, malunggay, carrot and kalabasa chips, salted cashews, mini pots, tableya, locally made T-shirts, mugs, key chains and ref magnets, native coffee from Ongyod, shrimp paste in five flavors, pastillas in 4 flavors, toasted “budbud” salt, buri bags and more are available for consumers reach. 🛍️

11/03/2025

08/03/2025

MIAGAOWANON ARTISTRY DELIGHTS FILIPINO-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-HAWAII TRADE MISSION GUESTS 🫶🏻

The Local Government Unit of Miagao gladly welcomed guests from Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce-Hawaii Trade Mission with an artistic reception today, March 8, 2024 (Saturday) at our UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish (Miagao Church). ✨

As part of their trip, prepared by the Office of The Municipal Tourism Officer featured a welcoming performance by dancers of Alejandro Firmeza Memorial National High School that impressed the audience. 🎉

One Town, One Product (OTOP) pasalubong items were also made ready where guests can purchase our very own local products for their pasalubong shopping. 🛍️

Ms. Melody Calisay, FCCH President was eager to discuss about our municpal foundation's test case as on how to re-stimulate awareness and concern about local history and heritage preservation. 💕

Tourism Miagao gains support and collaboration with DOT-accredited Las Islas Travel and Tours. 🤝🏻

👋🏻 Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH)

07/03/2025

06/03/2025

CALL FOR ARTISTS 🧑🏼‍🎨✨
Create Statement Pieces & Enhance Spaces

JOIN US! This National Arts Month celebration as The Office of The Municipal Tourism Officer calls for artists, art enthusiasts and even the curious ones to showcase, connect and grow using creative outlets. 🖼️

Our very own HOME for art lovers will provide art haven for all artists & to arts in all forms of various techniques: painting, drawing, illustration, graphics, engraving, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, installation, crafts, mixed media, and digital art recognizing and furthering the practice of emerging artists. 🤝🏻

With a splash of creativity, wit, and determination, scan/ copy the link below to register or visit Miagao Tourism Office beside the Justice Ramon B. Britanico Hall and create a pathways as we all work together and unify for a colorful world fun.🪄

28/02/2025

ILOILO SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY has successfully concluded its educational tour for 34 Grade 10 learners accompanied by 5 facilitators/ teachers today, February 28, 2025 (Friday) in the Municipality of Miagao. 🫶🏻

The Office of The Municipal Tourism Officer headed by Mrs. Mary Diane N. Flordeliza, MGDH I/ Municipal Tourism Officer provided students with a deeper understanding of Miagaowanon culture and heritage as part of their curriculum. 📄

Necessary arrangements made for the visit included our UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish (Miagao Church), Hablon by Indag-an Primary Multipurpose Cooperative, and Mrs. Lorlie Noblezada’s Budbud Sea Salt Making. 🤝🏻

This aimed to make learners and teachers grounded and updated on what is going on in the field through the first-hand insights and experiences and to establish collaboration with local governance resource institutions. ✨

👋🏻Iloilo Scholastic Academy

19/02/2025

Join us as we reflect on the sacrifices made by our ancestors during the Salakayana Festival 2025.

This event reminds us of the struggles that shaped our heritage.

By revisiting these sacrifices, we honor their legacy and recognize their impact on our lives today.

May this serve as a reminder for us to be UNITED as ONE now and in the coming days.

𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗢 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘
https://www.miagao.gov.ph/

17/02/2025

TOURISM OFFICE: 'BANDSTAND NOT INCLUDED IN LIST OF CULTURAL HERITAGE MAPPED'

“The bandstand is not among the cultural heritage sites submitted to the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA),” stated Mrs. Mary Diane N. Flordeliza when asked about the status of the controversial bandstand in relation to the historical sites or cultural properties of the Municipality of Miagao.

Mrs. Flordeliza outlined that Miagao boasts seven historical landmarks: Miagao Church, Taytay Boni, Kuta Watchtower, Roman Catholic Cemetery Chapel, Tan Pedro Monteclaro Monument, Tan Pedro Monteclaro Residence, and Baluarte Watchtower.

On July 30, 2019, the Sangguniang Bayan approved Resolution No. B2019-039, which adopted an updated inventory of cultural properties for the Municipality of Miagao. This inventory includes the aforementioned seven historical landmarks as well as ten additional cultural properties: two Spanish-era cannons, the municipal public plaza, the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Christ the King Monument, a fountain in front of the municipal government building, the cultural hall, Britanico Bridge, photographs/frames of former local chief executives and town heads, the ‘History of Miagao’ book, and local industries - hablon weaving, bamboo craft, among others.

CULTURAL MAPPING RESULT
In 2022, during the term of former Mayor Macario Napulan, the former tourism office, led by Anthony Selorio, submitted a Profile of Significant Cultural Heritage to the NCCA as part of their cultural mapping initiative. “The list included 80 cultural heritage sites; however, it did not name the bandstand,” Mrs. Flordeliza noted.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
In his address during the Flag Raising Ceremony, Mayor Richard Garin emphasized that “no plans will be implemented without proper consultations.” He further stressed that the Annual Investment Plan is derived from proposals by barangay leaders and recognized non-governmental organizations within the municipality, all of which received approval from the Sangguniang Bayan headed by Vice Mayor Macario Napulan.

It may be noted that the rehabilitation of the municipal plaza stirred discussions, particularly concerning the idea of the demolition of the bandstand.

In his part, Mayor Garin said that it will not be demolished but will be relocated to its proper place.

𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗢 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘
https://www.miagao.gov.ph/

13/02/2025

🧑🏻‍🍳ASIA’S BEST FEMALE CHEF, JOHANNE SIY EXPLORES MIAGAO’S BUDBUD 🧂

While it may sound simple to some, salt plays a crucial role in enhancing the flavor of any dish we create here in Southern Iloilo. That’s why we hear renowned chef, Johanne Siy, Asia’s Best Female Chef 2023 raving about some artisanal salt giving positive word-of- mouth generated by her satisfaction, allowing Mrs. Lorlie Noblezada’s Budbud Sea Salt Making to reach new markets and audiences around the globe.

Slow Food Movement advocate Mr. Ramon Uy Jr has paved the way for international interest in De Paul Artisanal Salt Manufacturing.

Impressed by the quality and taste of budbud, together with Provincial Director of DTI Iloilo, Ma. Dinda R. Tamayo, they later asked for more.

👋🏻 Department of Tourism-Western Visayas Office
👋🏻 Department of Tourism - Philippines
👋🏻 Provincial Culture, Arts, History and Tourism Office - Province of Iloilo
👋🏻 Iloilo Provincial Tourism

13/02/2025