MINA Municipal Tourism Office

31/05/2024

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐒?

Discover the best places to stay, dine, and explore with the latest directory of accredited tourism establishments from the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI. Ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience by choosing DOT-accredited options.

Click the link below or scan the QR code in the image to access the directory:

http://bit.ly/DOT6AccreditedTourismEstablishments

28/05/2024

National Flag Day in the Philippines is celebrated annually on May 28th, marking the day when the Philippine flag was first unfurled after the victory at the Battle of Alapan in 1898. This day is a tribute to the nation's symbol of independence, unity, and pride. Across the country, Filipinos commemorate this event with various ceremonies and activities, fostering a deep sense of nationalism and respect for the country's history and heritage.

In Western Visayas, the celebration at Santa Barbara Flagpole Park offers a unique opportunity for tourists to experience this patriotic fervor. The park, set against the backdrop of the historic Santa Barbara Town Hall, becomes a vibrant hub of cultural activities, parades, and historical reenactments. Visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture, explore the historical significance of the town, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the region. This blend of cultural heritage and tourism makes National Flag Day a special occasion to discover and appreciate the rich history and natural charm of Western Visayas.

25/05/2024

Heads Up Discheads! 🥏

We are thrilled to announce our “Karay'as 2nd Ultimate Frisbee Tournament” , and we want YOU to be a part of it! Our tournament is set to take place on JUNE 29, 2024 at MINA SPORTS AND CULTURAL CENTER football ground.

The said tournament will be a mixed type tournament with a ratio of 4:3 / 5:2

Registration fee: 80 php
Inclusion:
✅ Unlimited water and Ice
✅ Awards and Surprises
✅ Photos

📌We will be accommodating 8 slots only.
📌Minimum of 14 Players per team.
Last day of bidding will be on June 25, 2024

Teams who had sent their bids:

1. BIGOTILYOS
2. PADAGRAS ULTIMATE
3. LAMBUNAO BYAHE CALINOG
4. BOBO UG
5. FUSION
6. CALINOG BYAHE LAMBUNAO
7. GUIMBAL ULTIMATE
8.

For Bids Please Contact :
Facebook: Angela salanio / Art Paredes / Nonoy Mabagos / April Rose Tillo

SEND YOUR BIDS NOWWWW! please spread the word! 💪🏻🥏

❗❗❗CHAMPION WILL RECIEVE TWO(2) Disc from Karay'as Ultimate❗❗❗

25/05/2024

22/05/2024

VISITORS OF THE DAY
05.22.24

21/05/2024

21/05/2024

18/05/2024

Happy International Museum Day, Minanhons! 🫶

16/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who purchased our local products at the recently concluded Third District Product Bazaar at the Lambunao Sports Center, Lambunao, Iloilo last May 13-15, 2024! It was indeed a successful affair!

We would also like to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to the following Minanhon participants who represented the LGU at the said event:

*LOVE MINA SHIRTS AND MUGS of the MINA Municipal Tourism Office led by Ms. Jess Flores Silva-Sajonia & MINA Public Market/Mina Mercado headed by Ms. Renee Rose Perez

*PEANUT TURONS of Pabling's Food Products Manufacturing by Mr. Pablito Garing (Brgy. Naumuan/09518612374)

*BANANA CHIPS of Rose Food Products Manufacturing by Ms. Rosalia Fajardo (Brgy. Janipa-an East/09480805040)

*COOKIES & OTHER BAKED GOODIES of Gazheila's Bites by Ms. Sheila Mae Gazo (Brgy. Amiroy/09514090754)

*PILLOWS, TOTE BAGS, AND WALLETS of Maxs Pillow Manufacturing by Mr. Kenth Cris Vales (Brgy. Mina West/09770534990 & 09157424035)

*VINEGAR AND BANANA CHIPS of PGR Food Products Manufacturing by Ms. Rene Rose Caspe (Brgy. Amiroy/09999015917)

Once again, salamat gid and God bless! 🫶

***SPECIAL SHOUTOUT to Tay Pabling kay SOLD OUT ang iya nga 110 packs of Peanut Turons during the Product Bazaar as per Ms. Janine Salanio of DTI-NC Mina! Congratulations, Tatay Pabling! Thank you as well Ms. Janine for facilitating! 😍

16/05/2024

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃

For those availing of the Free Surgical Mission, please read the following advisory.

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ADVISORY

This advisory is issued in line with the pre-operative protocol for the Surgical Mission to be conducted by the WORLD SURGICAL FOUNDATION PHILIPPINES to be held at ILOILO PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, POTOTAN ON June 4-7, 2024.

PATIENTS SHOULD DO THE FOLLOWING:

• Consult and be listed in the nearest Iloilo provincial and district hospitals.
• Initial screening will be done in the preferred hospital on May 27 - June 2, 2024.
• Bring results to IPH on June 4-5, 2024 for final clearance of the World Surgical Foundation Philippines, Inc.
• There will be a chance for deferral if patient shows abnormal laboratory finding/s and results.

Only those who have been pre-listed at the Hospital Management Office shall be eligible to avail of the surgery.

For your guidance.

(SGD)
PAZ V. CALOPIZ, MD, MPA, FICS
PGDH- HMO

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Hospital Management Office

14/05/2024

We are this May as we celebrate National Heritage Month!

“Championing Heritage: Capacity Building to Transform Communities,” the National Heritage Month (NHM) 2024 official theme honors the labors of our cultural workers and advocates who have been striving to connect with various indigenous people (IP) communities and help them boost their ingenuity and creativity to the mainstream media. With the help of the government, especially led by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), various laws have been institutionalized to further safeguard our cultural heritage. Aside from that, the NCCA also intends to provide various capacity building activities and other tools such as (1) cultural mapping, and (2) the maintenance of the Philippine Registry of Heritage (PREH) that shall be kept accessible to every Filipino, with the general objective to identify, to protect, and to immortalize our ancestral history and identity.

14/05/2024

VISITORS OF THE DAY
05.13-14.24

12/05/2024

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MINANHONS! 🫶

Happy Mother’s Day! Just like the Philippines, where every sunrise on its islands brings new beauty and endless possibility, you light up our lives with your love and guidance. Today, we celebrate you, Iloy, Nanay, Mama, Mom — with all the warmth and affection you’ve given us. Love you as endlessly as the pristine shores of our beloved Philippines!

11/05/2024

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Active regions on the Sun's surface are areas with intense magnetic activity that can result in a significant amount of energy buildup. Sometimes, this energy can become so intense that it triggers what's known as a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME).

A CME is like a giant eruption on the Sun's surface, where massive hot gas and magnetic fields are expelled into space. If this heads towards Earth and interacts with our planet's magnetic field, it can cause a geomagnetic storm.

When these particles hit our magnetic field, they create a spectacular light show called auroras, like the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights. (Aurora Australis)

During a geomagnetic storm, these auroras can get even brighter and spread out further. While these storms can sometimes affect things like satellites and power grids, scientists keep an eye on them to make sure everything stays safe.

NOTE: It's good to be aware of geomagnetic storms and their potential effects on technology, there's no need to worry about them causing widespread calamities like nationwide blackouts and loss of internet and cellular signals.

Additionally, Geomagnetic storms typically DO NOT have any direct impact on factors like weather patterns, such as extreme heat, occurrences of strong typhoons, or seismic activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

08/05/2024

𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐎 𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐕𝐑𝐀𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍!

Iloilo emerged as the overall champion in the recently concluded Western Visayas Regional Athletics Association (WVRAA) Meet 2024 held in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, from May 2 to 7.

Iloilo's supremacy was evident across all fronts as they triumphed in elementary and secondary regular events, para games, and demo sports.

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥
Champion - Iloilo
1st Runner-up - Negros Occidental
2nd Runner-up – Aklan

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥
Champion - Iloilo
1st Runner-up - Negros Occidental
2nd Runner-up – Aklan

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬
Champion - Iloilo
1st Runner-up - Negros Occidental
2nd Runner-up – Aklan

𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Champion - Iloilo
1st Runner-up - Capiz
2nd Runner-up - Aklan

Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, and staff for your outstanding achievements and for bringing glory to Iloilo in the WVRAA 2024!

08/05/2024

06/05/2024

06/05/2024

Slope Protection Project

01/05/2024

Happy Labor Day, everyJuan! 🫶

29/04/2024

26/04/2024

LGU-Mina Iloilo, headed by Hon. Lydia E. Grabato, warmly welcomed the delegates from South Korea's Successive Agricultural Management Association of Wanju-gun last April 16, 2024.

They had their Courtesy Call to Vice Mayor John Michael T. Defensor, in behalf of Mayor Lydia E. Grabato, prior to their visit to Badingan Elementary School, Mina, Iloilo where they donated school supplies to the learners of the said school.

The group was also accompanied by SB Members: Hon. Felne P. Novo, Hon. Germaine D. Dableo, and Hon. Benje S. Pelobello; Public Schools District Supervisor, Dr. Bimbo S. Casquite; MCS Principal, Mr. Enrico L. Matapuego; Municipal Agriculturist, Engr. Xykster C. Pelaez; Municipal Assessor, Mrs. Dory P. Emelo; SB Secretary, Mrs. Ma. Daisy P. Parreño; and Municipal Tourism Officer-Designate, Mrs. Jesusa Marichon S. Sajonia.