8 Investment Advantages of Iloilo Business Park

The Megaworld Boulevard - long-stretching, wide road with bike lanes on the side (Sept. 2015 photo update)

Iloilo Business Park (IBP) is moving forward to become the biggest Central Business District (CBD) in Western Visayas. With the 72-hectare township established by Megaworld Corporation in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, IBP is now home to the most promising landmarks and leisure hub such as the Iloilo Convention Center, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, BPO buildings - One Global Center and Two Global Center. A shopping mall, longest shopping and dining strip in the country, upcoming international hotel and more BPO buildings are being constructed to complete the vibrant township. Infrastructure and residential developments are booming left and right in IBP, more investors are looking at the global potential of its very own Boutique Hotel and Commercial District.

Like an investment magnet, IBP is steadfast in becoming the next most-watched Central Business District in the region and the whole Visayas area. Here are 8 big reasons why investing for IBP’s commercial lots, condominiums and office spaces are definitely worth it:

Location is the key

Iloilo Business Park is basically located in the old location of Iloilo Airport, the 72-hectare township is teeming with great opportunities as the most complete commercial area. Megaworld Boulevard, its main highway retained 30% of the old airport runway that stretches to both ends of the township. With the APEC 2015 ministerial meetings coming to an end this October 6, visitors and investors foresee the township as the next epicenter of finance, commercial and leisure activities. Multinational companies and firms see IBP as their next location for regional headquarters and offices.

BPO Building - Two Global Center is presently the office and operation site of BPO Company StarTek (Sept. 2015 photo update) 

Accessibility is conducive

Getting to work, live a healthy lifestyle and going around the township is very easy in Iloilo Business Park with wide roads along the Megaworld Boulevard and open spaces between the buildings. The township is has less traffic and boosts with serene ambiance, making it easy for cars and motorists to traverse the Megaworld Boulevard.

One Global Center - Transcom Iloilo Office and Operation Site (Sept. 2015 photo update) 

Safety and Security is guaranteed

Leave your worries behind once you step inside Iloilo Business Park because security personnel are moving round-the-clock. Well-lighted highways and corners in IBP with a lot of visual scenery at night will make you feel safe and secured. Its residential towers are also well-guarded that provides access to nearby establishments and leisure spots.  

Sept. 2015 construction update of the Street of Festive Walk set for 2016 target completion

Wise Township Planning

No need to bring a pair of slippers or rain boots to work because IBP is flood free, boosts with wide roads, open spaces and parking areas for residents and visitors. IBP have complete township amenities and establishments from shopping centers like Festive Walk Mall, Street of Festive Walk to boutique hotels like Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriot. Call center companies hold their offices and operation sites in nearby BPO buildings, making it accessible for workers and employees who live nearby the township.

Round the Clock Power

Power interruptions aren’t a problem in IBP because buildings are supplied with backup power. This is highly favorable especially to BPO companies since they operate 24/7. Having no electricity and active systems for just a few hours can cost the company thousands of dollars.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is a first-class hotel and Richmonde Tower holds various offices for IBP and BPO company Reed Elsevier (Sept. 2015 photo update)

More Options

Iloilo Business Park provides more options for potential investors and businesses to prop up because of accessibility, more office spaces and commercial lots to offer especially in the Boutique Hotel and Commercial District.

Iloilo Convention Center is a world-class convention venue that can hold up to 3,700 audience, is now the venue for APEC ministerial meetings from Sept. 21 - Oct. 6 (Sept. 2015 photo update) 

Better Tax Rate and Efficient City Government

The City Government of Iloilo has been awarded many times for being efficient in terms of public governance and transparency. They also elevate their standard in terms of processing for business permits and assistance for business consultancy. Also, the city’s tax rate is far lower than most major metropolises in the country including Metro Manila. They also work hand-in-hand with investors especially with Iloilo Business Park to attract investors and open better opportunities for the local workforce and professionals, making the township a very competitive place for business.

Serenity and Appeal of Greens

Iloilo Business Park is an ecologically-centered and sustainable close-to-nature township where strips of greens along the Megaworld Boulevard create visual appeal to visitors and commuters. IBP have open spaces, bike lanes and wide roads with stripes of green where people can do healthy activities, have picnic and meet acquaintances. The Street of Festive Walk is a long-stretching shopping and dining destination, an open al fresco place where visitors and residents can enjoy without worrying about pollution. The Palladium, IBP’s tallest condominium tower have four sky gardens that replicates real rain forests.   

Iloilo Business Park is truly an ideal place to invest in. With an environment that balances work with leisure, it’s not just another financial district on the rise. It’s a booming business oasis that will elevate the Ilonggos’ lifestyle.

Looking for a commercial lot, office space or classy condominiums in IBP? Contact us now and we’ll help you find the perfect choice for your desired lifestyle and business ventures. Call us at (033) 330-3462-65 or visit us in our showroom at the ground level of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. For online, visit us at www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.

Reasons why IBP is an investment of a lifetime in Iloilo

 Megaworld Boulevard is a long-stretching main highway in Iloilo Business Park, retaining 30% of the old Iloilo Airport runway.

Two Global Center, a BPO Building is the office and operation site of multinational company StarTek.

The Street of Festive Walk, the longest 1.1 kilometer shop-and-dine strip in the country is near for full completion by 2016.

The biggest McDonald's in Panay Island and the IBP township signage creates a lively synergy.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Richmonde Tower is now a visual attraction at Iloilo Business Park.

Courtyard by Marriot, an international hotel is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2016. 

Extraordinary Reasons why Iloilo Business Park is worth investing and culturally uplifting the Ilonggo pride:
1. Before and after it's launching in 2013, Iloilo Business Park created an economic impact and credible basis for making Iloilo City as the next premier city capable of embracing its new-found elevated stature in terms of tourism, cultural and investment potential.
2. Iloilo Business Park is significantly considered by business and economics analysts as Iloilo City's "claim-to-fame" investment magnet among future investors, as well as visitors and travelers both uplifting the economic and investment potential of the city.
3. Iloilo Business Park is immensely the largest and complete 72-hectare mixed-used development real estate project of Megaworld, combining commercial, business and lifestyle interests, attracting investors and invigorating the business ambiance of Western Visayas. 
4. Iloilo Business Park widens the lifestyle and business perspective of Ilonggos not only by embracing steadfast change and developments but it gives them a foretaste of a classy, highly-urbane vision of a new township concept - the Megaworld branding: live-work-play-learn! 
5. Iloilo Business Park is redefining and introducing the "condo lifestyle" to Ilonggos as it complements the premier urbane ambiance of Iloilo City. It introduces a more convenient fast-paced style of living, cost-efficient and tourist-friendly lifestyle. 
6. Iloilo Business Park is the real estate game-changer, "a tangible realized future vision" of modern Iloilo City as a first-class economic and investment center in the Philippines. 
7. If Iloilo Business Park will be defined for its investment strength especially in the field of BPO business (more than 30,000 job offering locally) and tourism magnet potential, then Ilonggos can equate the premier township as a symbol of modern-day economic pride and prominence. 
Keep up with the fast-paced change, invest at Iloilo Business Park by calling (033) 330-3462-65 or visit us in our showroom at the ground level of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. For online, visit us at www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.

Courtyard by Marriot elevates Iloilo’s Tourism

Artist's perspective of Courtyard by Marriot envisioned to open on the first quarter of 2016

Megaworld Chairman, Dr. Andrew L. Tan recently known as the Philippines’ “Hotel King” envisioned to turn his dreams into reality in Iloilo Business Park, his company’s real estate project by transforming the 72-hectare old Iloilo airport property in Mandurriao, Iloilo City as next destination of tourists by introducing Courtyard by Marriot, another international hotel set to provide ultimate comfort and luxury on the first quarter of 2016.  

Inspired by the world-famous South Beach area of Miami City, the visionary Megaworld Chairman wanted to bring the same tourism vibrancy to Iloilo City and the whole Western Visayas region through this brand new hotel located within the rising Boutique Hotel and Commercial District of the township.

For over ten years of development, it is expected that Megaworld will spend P35 billion to complete the township, invite more investors and attract tourists to come here. The introduction of Courtyard by Marriot, the first of its kind brand among the Marriot Group of hotels in the world, will put the region in the map in terms of world-class accommodation and luxury. Megaworld is allocating P1.5 billion to build the first-class hotel.

September 2015 construction update of Courtyard by Marriot is seen to be completed in the first quarter of 2016

Courtyard by Marriot Hotel will soon be known for its high-end passion by providing international standard of accommodation to business travelers and guests that will be ensured with great elevation in terms of lifestyle and leisure in Iloilo City. Set to pamper the elites and high-end guests, the hotel is equipped with 314 spacious rooms and suites including the 121 King Rooms, 140 Doubles, 32 Executive Rooms and 16 Suites.  All rooms will have a curtain wall system that provides an amazing view of the urban landscape of Iloilo Business Park. The hotel takes pride of its classy amenities that include a lounge bar, meeting rooms, swimming pool with pool bar, outdoor bar and grill, state-of-the-art gym and business center.

Courtyard by Marriott, from the Marriott International’s portfolio of world-class brands, is all about ‘Refreshing Business.’ The brand aims to provide guests with an environment that offers smart, energizing choices so that they can make the most of their time on the road.

Iloilo Business Park is modeled after the Megaworld’s ‘live-work-play-learn’ lifestyle township formula in the Philippines. Among its successful townships include Eastwood City, known to be the Philippines’ first cyberpark; McKinley Hill in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; and Newport City in Pasay City, home of the famous Resorts World Manila.

Experience extraordinary accommodation and explore Iloilo Business Park. Call us at (033) 330-3462 or visit us online at www.iloilobusinesspark.ph.

Colorful Condo Stories at Iloilo Business Park

There’s a story to everything we to choose to live. In Iloilo Business Park’s residential district, the lifestyle choices for future residents are always envisioned to touch lives and elevate them into a higher level of passion. In this 72-hectare business township located in the old airport property in Mandurriao, Iloilo City developed by Megaworld Corporation, the country’s leading real estate developer, three unique and astonishing residential towers are designed to provide extraordinary lifestyle of class and elegance.   

A Touch of Chic and Class

One Madison Place appeals to the young, vivacious and optimistic souls looking for respite from a hectic life within a city. This 3-tower condominium with 10 floors evokes versatility, class and trend with futuristic design of its various top-class units from studio, executive studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom. Its amenities personify the uber-chic, the trendsetters and those with passion for luxury looking for pleasurable experience. Also, it is a few steps away from exclusive shops, boutiques, bistros and malls of the township. If you feel like living your life in serene ambiance and keeping your life private yet near to exciting lifestyle you are longing for, One Madison Place suits you personality.

Vintage Lifestyle Redefined

Stunning with impressive French and Spanish architectural design, Lafayette Park Square is a vintage-inspired residential tower with 16 storeys and exclusive amenities that evokes passion, grandeur and eternal ardor. For the lovers of the classic, Lafayette Park Square will fulfill their dream lifestyle rooted for the love of the past. This gorgeous tower will surely attract condo buyers who are in love with the concept of “romanticism.” A candlelight dinner while over viewing the cityscape at night would surely relive romance for couples. The tower’s exclusive amenities such as swimming pool or fitness gym can be perfect venues for bonding and conversation among lovers.

Higher Level of Passion

The Palladium elevates into a higher pedestal as the region’s tallest tower with 22 floors, a symbol of power and success while living a great life in Iloilo Business Park. Named after the rarest metallic element of the Earth, The Palladium fits the personality of thrill-seekers and those that appreciate the view of a vibrant city like Iloilo. For top executives and frequent vacationers living in the tower, it is a personification of their pride, perseverance and passion to be on top of everything they aspire. Nature lovers and those who appreciate ecology will surely find their perfect respite in the tower’s multi-level 4 sky gardens replicating a real rain forest. The tower’s amenity level on the 3rd floor have all the exclusive amenities of a high-life for the chosen few with infinity pool, outdoor spa, kiddie pool and pocket gardens. On the topmost floor lies the stunningly exclusive Penthouse Loft Units that takes visual command of a lifestyle for the royalty.     

Start your lifestyle story with any of these stunning residential towers. Three faces of condominium concept designed to put your dreams into the highest pedestal of comfort, serenity and the great life you truly deserved.

Create a story of lifelong investment now. Head on to our showroom to find out more of our condominium lifestyle offering at the ground level of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Know more by calling us at (033) 330-3462-65 or see us online at www.iloilobusinesspark. ph.   

Make Iloilo Business Park your new Address

Iloilo Business Park is a vibrant destination for tourism, leisure and great opportunities in Western Visayas (Photo by Marx de Silva)

Amidst the bustling economy and infrastructure developments happening in Iloilo City, everything remains the same for Ilonggos – it still feels like home. Living in a city where the glorious past remains intact with the present and anticipate a bright future, this stunning city of inspiration comforts many Ilonggos around the world with pictures and images of their hometown, a place where there passion and love remains whole.

Iloilo Business Park, a 72-hectare mixed-use commercial complex in Mandurriao District is considered as the city’s new face of vibrancy and progress where a new competitive ladder of developments, success and opportunities open a new horizon to chase. Megaworld, the township’s developer has the leading reputation of developing modern communities and townships in Luzon for 26 years. Bringing their success vision of “live-work-play” in Iloilo, Megaworld designed Iloilo Business Park as a township that drives swift elevation of the city’s lifestyle, leisure, tourism, economy and opportunities for Ilonggos.

Envisioned as the future home of Iloilo’s elites, business magnates, professionals and even visitors who will fall in love with the effervescence of the township, and opted to invest and stay, Iloilo Business Park have what it takes to offer for a lifestyle that most of us are dreaming of. Work in nearby multinational companies located in BPO companies and enjoy the perks of a lively township. US-based BPO companies StarTek and Transcom hold their Iloilo headquarters in One Global Center and Two Global Center. Two more BPO companies are underway for completion – the One Techno Place and Two Techno Place. Across One Global Center, you can experience luxury and first-class comfort provided by Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. The hotel’s aptly popular restaurant, The Granary attracts diners and visitors for their luscious “Ensaymada” and other excellent culinary fare. The Bizbar is the hotel’s classy chill-out bar for acquaintances and bonding. The Iloilo Convention Center is a 3,700-seating-capacity event venue symbolizing Iloilo’s grandiose culture and destination for prominent conferences. It is now the venue of APEC 2015 ministerial meetings from September 21 to October 6. Underway for completion is the Festive Walk Mall, the shopping center of the township where 8 world-class cinemas will soon open, a food court, an events center and a line-up of international branded boutiques and retail shops will soon thrill mall-goers. Across the shopping mall is the 1.1-kilometer Street of Festive Walk, envisioned as the longest shop-and-dine strip in the country where culinary bistros, restaurants, pubs and retail shops will keep a large number of crowd and visitors entertained next year for its grand opening. The biggest McDonald’s in the Panay island is located across the Street of Festive Walk.

For luxury-lovers and lifestyle visionaries, Iloilo Business Park’s residential towers One Madison Place, Lafayette Park Square and The Palladium are considered the epitome of their dreams. These stunning condominium towers offer classy condo units in various styles, sizes and astonishing amenities that elevate the kind of living paralleled to Megaworld’s lifestyle signature. The Palladium is the highest tower in Western Visayas with 22 floors, a penthouse level where ultra-classy Loft Units reflects pure luxury, four multi-level sky gardens and other extraordinary amenities.

Iloilo Business Park is the home of the biggest and most-expansive financial and commercial district where commercial lots are available for investors. In fact, some of the country’s biggest banks such as Metrobank and Union Bank have already secured their respective lots in the commercial district. More investors and visitors are eyeing to put up their business ventures in Iloilo Business Park where tourism, economic prominence and countless leisure destinations converge into one exciting township that Ilonggos can now call home, a home for their rich cultural heritage and investment for a brilliant future.  Now, wouldn’t you want to make Iloilo Business Park your new home and business address?

Call us now at (033) 330-3462 or visit us online at www.iloilobusinesspark.ph. For condominium inquiries, visit our showroom at the ground level of Richmonde Tower, 8 Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Creative Lifestyle you can OWN at IBP

More than just a business township of opportunities and financial center, Iloilo Business Park, the 72-hectare mixed-used commercial complex developed by Megaworld, the country’s leading real estate developer transformed the old Iloilo airport property in Mandurriao district into a bustling lifestyle, leisure and entertainment destination. Talking about lifestyle, you can live with excitement, and creatively in this promising township…

1. Health buffs are here

You know what they say about health buffs? They can’t resist getting physical and it is making them feel good especially if they have the perfect place to do it. Iloilo Business Park has all the stunning visual scenery that will attract health buff to come and enjoy the place – wide spaces, close-to-nature ambiance, huge buildings and fresh air. From jogging, walking and even biking, the township dedicates a Bike Lane along the Megaworld Boulevard to ensure safety and friendly spot for those wanting to enjoy the rest of the day. Iloilo Business Park and the City Government of Iloilo holds the annual Iloilo Bike Festival to attract bikers and sports enthusiasts.  

2. Selfie all you can

Sure, “selfie” is today’s “in thing” in the social media world. People snap photos everywhere and post it online especially if the place is relaxing and enjoyable. No need for a ‘selfie’ guide in Iloilo Business Park because the whole township is stunning and abundant with exciting scenery to do it. Celebrate friendship, bonding and get-together with friend or acquaintances in coffee shops, restaurants and retail shops at the Festive Walk Mall and Street of Festive Walk. Celebrate success with careers and business meetings in BPO buildings and international hotels like Richmonde Hotel and Courtyard by Marriot. Be impressed with the Iloilo Convention Center’s amazing architectural design outside or experience classy events happening inside it. In front of the biggest McDonald’s branch in Panay, a huge IBP logo emblem is always ready to accommodate your instant ‘selfie’ snaps.

3. Create your leisure list

When Iloilo Business Park is in full swing very soon, this vibrant township will be teeming with non-stop and endless reason to visit. You can create your own “leisure list” for blogging or social media posting either as a frequent visitor or a township resident to enjoy your day with your company, friends or acquaintances. For day visitors or residents, you can create your leisure guide starting with a healthy jog or walk in the morning, breakfast in any restos in the Street Festive Walk, shopping or movie watching at the Festive Walk Mall in the afternoon, business meeting at Richmonde Hotel or watch a concert at Iloilo Convention Center in the evening. For nightlife enthusiasts, you can start the fun right after work at the Festive Walk Mall with friends, chill with them in any bistros at the Street of Festive Walk and conclude it with a karaoke escapade with them.  

Artists Perspective of One Madison Place, The Palladium and Lafayette Park Square

4. Careers are fun here

You can mix career life and endless fun by living in Iloilo Business Park. Since IBP is officially the biggest BPO center in the region, there are various multinational companies such as StarTek, Transcom, Reed Elsevier and many others envisions to hire competitive local work force. The hospitality service and tourism sector will greatly benefit with the opening of the Street of Festive Walk, Festive Walk Mall, Richmonde Hotel and Courtyard by Marriot Hotel. These significant employment surges in the township will create opportunities and at the same time, expand IBP’s leisure and entertainment offering. Those working for the call centers can now enjoy the perks and privileges of first-class leisure and fun available in the township. They can also live and enjoy a classy lifestyle with their IBP’s residential towers offered by One Madison Place, Lafayette Park Square and The Palladium.

5. Own the Cultural Pride

As Iloilo Business Park makes its recognizable mark as the township venue of the APEC 2015 ministerial meetings from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6 through Iloilo Convention Center, the commercial and economic ambiance will surely inspire foreign dignitaries and delegates to envision the township as a possible investment hub in the future. These economic visions create a sense of pride among Ilonggos and local businesses to consider the township as Iloilo’s future face of bright opportunities. As the city government continues to promote its campaign slogan – “I am Iloilo” – the same resonance of passion creates ownership, pride and embracing of a new culture for Ilonggos. Local or abroad, Ilonggos are now recognizing Iloilo Business Park as a must-visit center of a new lifestyle to own.

Turning Dreams into Reality at Iloilo Business Park

Megaworld Boulevard Sept. 2015 Photo Update: One Global Center (left), Richmonde Hotel and Tower (middle), and Festive Walk Mall (right)

Iloilo Convention Center (middle-right) and Courtyard by Marriot (far-left) Sept. 2015 Photo Update

Iloilo Business Park (IBP), located in the old Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao district will usher the relentless rise of world-class infrastructure buildings, a lifestyle destination set to open a gateway for sustainable developments. The township will be a promising investment destination, a melting pop of opportunities that would redefine the business and tourism ambiance of the region.  The iconic 7,000-seater Iloilo Convention Center (ICC), a design inspired by the Dinagyang Festival and Paraw Regatta is set to put Region VI in the convention map. ICC and the whole IBP township was officially inaugurated last September 14 graced by President Benigno Aquino III together with the presence of Megaworld Chairman Dr. Andrew L. Tan, Senator Franklin Drilon, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor and other notable local government officials. From September 21 until October 6, ICC will hold the APEC Minister Meetings, welcoming international delegates, dignitaries and visitors in Iloilo City.  International BPO companies will now find its new home in Iloilo Business Park as BPO buildings such as One Global Center, Two Global Center, the under construction One Techno Place and Two Techno Place are looking to hire quality professionals and graduates to work for the local BPO industry. Fulfilling its promise as the newest lifestyle avenue among visitors and locals, Megaworld is set to open its own lifestyle shopping center– the Festive Walk Mall, a potpourri of international brands and boutiques where mall-goers can enjoy an exciting leisure experience. Right across the Megaworld Boulevard, is the longest walk-and-dine destination - the Street of Festive Walk, a 1.1-kilomenter line-up of international restaurants and classiest bistros in town set to tickle the taste buds of food aficionados. The world’s biggest brand of hotel chains will now pamper locals and tourists with the opening of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriot, the true definition of class and luxury.

Two Global Center where BPO Company StarTek operates

Street of Festive Walk Sept. 2015 Photo Update

Richmonde Hotel Sept. 2015 Photo Update

One Global Center where BPO company Transcom operates

  

Artist's Perspective of IBP Residential Towers (from the top) Lafayette Park Square, One Madison Place and The Palladium

Iloilo Business Park introduces the luxurious lifestyle with its world-class residential towers vibrantly linked within the promising township. One Madison Place is a 10-storey residential tower that uplifts the life of the chosen few. Lafayette Park Square is a condominium tower with 10 floors exuding pleasure with its unique amenities and lifestyle. The Palladium, Western Visayas’ tallest residential tower and most luxurious condominium promotes the “sky garden lifestyle” with 22 floors, loft-type penthouse unit and grand infinity pool.    If you’re an investor dreaming to fulfill your most desired business ventures located in a business-immersing prime property, premium commercial lots can be availed at the Boutique Hotel and Commercial District of IBP.

Turn your dream into a possible reality at IBP. For inquiries, call us at (033) 330-34-62-65 or visit us online at www.iloilobusinesspark.ph

Chasing the Art of Photography with Felipe Uygongco

“For me, photography is both passion and art,” says Felipe Uygocongco, an Ilonggo photographer whose extensive work in photography captured most of Iloilo’s beautiful landmarks, tourism sites, hidden gems, and vibrant faces of people for the last five years of his triumphant return to photography. His interest in photography started during his early days in high school and college. Back then, he mastered the use of point-and-shoot camera, a very ordinary gadget that never failed to evoke his interest in photography.

“I’ve always been a lover of beautiful images and visuals that speaks about different stories,” he continues. After college, he decided to dedicate his life in their family business, his career elevation and soon had his own family to take care of. But his inclination for photography never slowed down and remained intact in his heart.

Iloilo Business Park Head of Sales and Marketing, Jennifer Ann Palmares-Fong presented a token and certificate of appreciation to Felipe Uygongco.

“Photography has always been there inside me, waiting for the right time to bring it out and express it,” he uttered with confidence. After decades of dedicating himself with his career, business, and family life, he decided to pursue his passion for photography.  It was more than five years ago when he decided to make photography his most anticipated retirement hobby that awakened the slumbering artist inside of him.  Once again, he learned to appreciate the beauty of natural scenery and places that he  visited around the world through photography.

“Light makes photography work. Using it and embracing it is making more than just art,” he said. For him, photography is about creating balance and harmonizing the light that creates a visual story. For most of his time as a photographer, he is a storyteller who always waits and chases the “blue hour,” the period of twilight each morning and evening when the sun is a significant distance below the horizon and the residual while indirect sunlight takes a predominantly blue hue. When most people in their retirement years pursue the life of comfort and stress-free lifestyle, Uygongco still has the burning passion to chase the hard life of a photography artist whose flair is to satisfy the heart, seeking the thrill of adventure and difficulties, all in the name of perfecting a craft and achieve true artistry.

“I had to wear thick clothes just to keep myself warm during our photo shoot sessions in cold countries abroad. Sometimes, when you love to do something, there’s no obstacle that you can’t get through. Everything becomes easy when you’re willing to do it right,” he said. Constantly, he keeps on learning and developing his skills, trying to discover a lot of techniques and apply it with his craft. Together with his group of photography buddies, they are striving to hone their skills and travel as much as they can. The closest photography subject in his heart is capturing the images of Iloilo’s culture, landmarks, people and heritage, from the old buildings in Calle Real to Iloilo River and a lot more.

“Iloilo Business Park is a picture of progress for Iloilo City these days. As a photography artist, it is a challenge for me to capture the visual scenery in this township that started to open a gateway of world-class opportunities and strong infrastructure developments not only in the city but the whole Region VI,” he further enthused. With great enthusiasm, he immediately agreed to accept the invitation in taking part in Iloilo Business Park’s photo exhibit event entitled “La Fotografia: Capturing the Progress of IBP” weeks ago. With confidence in his craft, he showcased the vibrant side of the township through his stunning photos during the exhibit last September 19, 7pm at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo. His seven exhibited photos grandiosely presented Iloilo Convention Center, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and other scenery in the township that defines the vivid concept of Iloilo’s glorious economic rise.

“We Ilonggos have come a long way from a sleepy city into a progressive rise as the original ‘Queen City of the South.’ Aside from considering these photos as part of my life’s greatest work and journey, let these images tell you how great it is to be an Ilonggo,” he spoke with sincerity, concluding his speech with a spark of vigor in his eyes.