MBS5 A Great Success

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MBS5 + Iliganon Hospitality = Great Success

Day 1

Explore Iligan had the opportunity to get involved by taking part of this year’s Mindanao Bloggers Summit which was organized and hosted by the Iligan Bloggers Society, Inc.  The summit was carried out last October 29-30, 2011 at the Function Hall of Celadon Pension House in Pala-o, this city.

Mindanao Bloggers Summit 2011

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From the King City of Davao to the Tuna Capital of the Philippines – General Santos City, to the City of  Golden Friendship - Cagayan De Oro to Asia’s Latin City of Zamboanga, now it’s time for the City of Majestic Waterfalls of Iligan to host the biggest gathering of bloggers throughout the island – the Mindanao Bloggers Summit or MBS.

Now on its 5^th year, the summit banners the theme “One Green Mindanao: Mobilizing Bloggers to Promote Sustainable Lifestyle”. The big event is scheduled on October 29-30, 2011 at Celadon Pensionne House in Pala-o, this city.

Barangay Pala-o

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Date Created:  Jan. 20, 1967
Fiesta:  September 29
Population: 9506
Area:  372.2 ha.
Distance (from the city):  2.3 km.

 

 

Pala-o Barangay Hall

The name “PALA-O” was derived from the root crop “PALAW”.  This root crop is like a giant “GABI”. As many residents of the barrio planted “PALAW” and became abundant in the area, people named the place after the plant.

Bay and Sea Views

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Iligan is situated in the midst of luxuriant natural beauty of Northern Mindanao. It is a city truly blessed and nurtured by Mother Nature.

Senator Tomas Cabili Marker

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One of the more important landmarks in Iligan City is the Senator Tomas Cabili Marker located just a few meters away from the seaport.  The memorial features a bust and a monumental  plaque attached to an obelisk, commemorating Iligan City's honorable constituent - the late Senator Tomas Cabili.

Explore Iligan from dusk til dawn

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Iligan City is one of the few cities in Mindanao that glows at night.  The street lights, the well-lit structures and the smooth flow of traffic present the best views of the city after dark.