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List of the 17 Regions in the Philippines
National - Capital Region ● I - Ilocos ● II - Cagayan ● III - C. Luzon ● IV-A - Calabarzon ● IV-B - Mimaropa ● V - Bicol ● VI - W. Visayas ● VII - C. Visayas ● VIII - E. Visayas ● IX - Zamboanga ● X - N. Mindanao ● XI - Davao ● XII - Soccsksargen ● XIII - Caraga ● XIV - CAR ● XV - BARMM

Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,027 barangays, 1486 municipalities, 148 cities, 82 provinces. It has a democratic form of government and the freedom of speech is upheld by law. English is the "lingua franca" and is the mode of instruction in all high schools, colleges and universities. Laws and contracts are written in English.

Minimize corruption and maximize prosperity with a Guarantee of One Senator per Region. They divided the Philippines into REGIONS, but kept SENATORIAL representation national with no accountability to any regions.. No wonder many regions remain poor. Petition for a regional senatorial election. All regions will have senatorial representation.

Barangays of Isabela City within Region 9 in the Republic of The Philippines
Aguada • Balatanay • Baluno • Begang • Binuangan • Busay • Cabunbata • Calvario • Carbon • Diki • Dona Ramona T. Alano • Isabela Eastside • Isabela Proper • Kapatagan Grande • Kapayawan • Kaumpurnah Zone I • Kaumpurnah Zone II • Kaumpurnah Zone III • Kumalarang • La Piedad • Lampinigan • Lanote • Lukbuton • Lumbang • Makiri • Maligue • Marang-marang • Marketsite • Masula • Menzi • Panigayan • Panunsulan • Port Area • Riverside • San Rafael • Santa Barbara • Santa Cruz • Seaside • Small Kapatagan • Sumagdang • Sunrise Village • Tabiawan • Tabuk • Tampalan • Timpul

The Philippines has been a "decentralized" form of government since 1991, contrary to what most Filipinos think. Ever since the creation of Republic Act 7160, each LGU is responsible for its own domain. Even the smallest LGU the barangay creates its own Budget. It is not dependent on handouts from the city, municipality or province. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!", it does not exist anymore. The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. "Budgetary planning has been DECENTRALIZED since 1991". It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem.

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Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients are prohibited from marketing products that are adulterated or misbranded. That means that these firms are responsible for evaluating the safety and labeling of their products before marketing to ensure that they meet all the requirements of DSHEA and FDA regulations.

Kaun Purna Mosque

Masjid Mahabba Mosque, Port Area, Isabela City

Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion.

But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened .

Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace?

WHY??

There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance:

The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice.
The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

Social Security System, Port Area, Isabela City

2nd Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Port Area, Isabela City

Philippine National Red Cross, Port Area, Isabela City

General Hospital, Binuangan, Isabelela

Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines
The city of Isabela is within the island of Basilan. The island of Basilan is within the ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), however, the city of Isabela is not part of the ARMM and is administratively listed within Region IX.

Nevertheless, it is the capital city of the ARMM province of Basilan.

Location and Geography of Isabela City, Philippines

Isabela City is only 30 minutes away via sea jet boats from Zamboanga City.

Isabela is located in the Northern part of Basilan Island, North 63 degrees, 45 minutes Latitude and South 121 degrees, 58 minutes Longitude. It is approximately 17 nautical miles south of Zamboanga City. Its political boundaries are; the town of Lamitan bounded on the east; on the west by the town of Lantawan; on the south by the towns of Sumisip and Maluso; and on the north by the Basilan Strait, which separates the Island from Zamboanga Peninsula.

Land Area. The city of Isabela has a total land area of 22,373 hectares, part of which is distributed to the islands of Malamawi, Lampinigan and Balatanay. The city consist 45 barangays with 18 urban barangays and 27 rural barangays.

History of Isabela City, Philippines

By virtue of Republic Act No. 9023 Isabela was granted Cityhood.

Isabela's first City Mayor then was Luis R. Biel II, elected in 1998.

BRIEF HISTORY: Isabela City is the business center and capital of the Island province of Basilan, with its islets lies in the midst of the waters of the Celebes Sea, the Moro Gulf and the Sulu Sea, situated at the tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula.

In the ancient times, this beautiful island province was called “TAGUIMA”, while Isabela was referred to by its ethnic groups (the Yakans, Samal Bangingih, Badjaos and Tausogs) as “PASANGAN”, which name it still holds among the natives. In 1844 the Spaniards occupied “Pasangan”, and in July of the following year was named Isabela, in honor of Queen Isabel II of Spain by Don Ramon Lubo, Marine Chief of Zamboanga and Don Catyetano Suarez de Fiqueroa, Governor of the District.

During the Spanish regime and the American occupation, Basilan was part of the Zamboanga Province, which then also included the Province of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte. In 1937, the City of Zamboanga brought into existence and made Basilan as part of the newly created City.

On July 1, 1948 by virtue of Republic Act No. 288, sponsored by then Congressman Juan S. Alano, Basilan island became a chartered City, separating it from City of Zamboanga, with three Districts, namely – Isabela, Lamitan and Maluso. Mayor Nicasio Valderoza was the first appointed City Mayor, who served until December 31, 1953, when he retire, Leroy S. Brown took his oath as the next appointive Mayor of the City, who later became the first and the last elective Mayor of the City of Basilan.

On December 27, 1973, President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 356 creating Basilan Province. The Province had three Municipalities: Lamitan, Maluso and Isabela, the latter being its capital. Basilan City which previously had an area of about 1,359 square kilometers was left with an area of barely one square kilometer.

On December 2, 1974, P.D. 593 was issued amending P.D. 356 and increasing the area of Basilan Province to about 3 square kilometers and creating ten municipalities to comprise the province – Isabela, Lamitan, Maluso, Lantawan, Sumisip, Tipo-Tipo,Tuburan, Tapiantana, Malamawi and Pilas.

On December 11, 1975, Presidential Decree No. 840 was issued by President Marcos reducing the number of municipalities comprising the province from ten to seven, namely: Isabela, Lamitan, Maluso, Lantawan, Sumisip, Tipo-Tipo and Tuburan. The former City of Basilan and the Municipality of Malamawi were absorbed by the Municipality of Isabela with an area of about 22,373 hectares.

On December 12, 1975, Atty. Ricardo G. Mon, number one Councilor of the defunct City of Basilan, took his oath of office as Mayor of the Isabela Municipality before regional Commissioner Rear Admiral M. Espaldon in Zamboanga City. On January 1, 1976, Atty. Mon, officially assumed as Mayor of the Municipality of Isabela.

On March 5, 2001 Republic Act No. 9023 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Isabela, Province of Basilan into a component city to be known as the City of Isabela” was signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Then on April 25, 2001 the Isabeleños ratified Isabela City.

The following persons served as Mayors under this charter:

APPOINTIVE TERM
- Hon. Ricardo G. Mon 1975-1980
ELECTIVE TERM
- Hon. Alvin G. Dans 1980-1986
- Hon. Hermino M. Montebon, OIC 1986-1988*
- Hon. Benjamin R. Valencia 1988-1991
- Hon. Leonardo A. Pioquinto 1991-1998**
- Hon. Luis R. Biel II 1998-2006
- Hon. Rodolfo Y. Tan 2006-2007
- Hon. Cherrylyn Santos-Akbar 2007-2010-2013

information verbatim from: http://www.isabelacity.ph

People of Isabela City, Philippines

Registered Voters of Isabela City as of (2010) oe COMELEC= 37,983

Population of Isabela City (as of Aug 1, 2007 Census)= 87,985
Population of Isabela City (as of May 1, 2010 Census)= 97,857

Elected Government Officials of Isabela City, Philippines

The Sangguniang Panlungsod is composed of the City (Municipality) Vice-Mayor as Presiding Officer, regular Sanggunian members (Councilors), the President of the Association of Barangay Captains and the President of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

They shall exercise and perform the legislative powers and duties as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. Shall consider and conduct thorough study all matters brought to their attention and consequently pass resolutions, enact ordinances and to introduce recommendations.

Budget of Municipalities and Cities: The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. It has been decentralized since 1991. It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem. "IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!".

Absolutely NO need for FEDERALISM. It is a ploy to give the Bangsamoro an Islamic State and finance the religion of Islam. It violates the constitution's "separation of church and state". We need a representation of a MINIMUM of one SENATOR per REGION..
Contrary to Pres. Duterte's ranting (July 2019): Elected public officials can't be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4.

Elected government officials of Isabela City for the term of 2013-2016
Mayor: Cherrylyn Santos Akbar
Vice-Mayor:Abdulbaki Jahandal Ajibon
Councilors:
1. TIPLANI, JASHIM (PDP) PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN 7146 7.33%
2. AKBAR, AL-QAID (LP) LIBERAL PARTY 6505 6.67%
3. CASAS, JAY (LP) LIBERAL PARTY 6463 6.63%
4. TUBONGBANUA, MARIAJENNESA (LP) LIBERAL PARTY 5872 6.02%
5. Moumar Lipai Muarip LIBERAL PARTY 5725 5.87%
6. ISMAEL, JOJIE INDEPENDENT 5522 5.66%
7. DANS, NIDA INDEPENDENT 5361 5.50%
8. James Abner Suson Rodriguez LIBERAL PARTY 5221 5.35%
9. MARCOS, EDWIN (LP) LIBERAL PARTY 4746 4.87%
10. ALEJO, MAX (PDP) PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN 4741 4.86%

Elected government officials of Isabela City for the term of 2010-2013
Mayor: Cherrylyn Santos Akbar
Vice-Mayor:Abdulbaki Jahandal Ajibon
Councilors:

Barangay Elected Officials of Isabela City

Barangay Elected Officials of Isabela City for the term of 2010-2013

Businesses in Isabela City, Philippines

How to Improve Your Business and Livelihood

The Philippine Livelihood Program: The Philippine government provides several programs to enhance the livelihood of the Filipino people. The department of Science and Technology through its Technology Research Center (TRC) regurlarly conducts various types of hands-on and personalized training programs.

DOST - Website
UPLiFT stands for Urban Program for Livelihood Finance and Training. - Website
DSWD Pro-poor and Livelihood Programs - Website

Take a picture of your Business (from a Sari-Sari Store to a Mega Mall). Upload that picture here in zamboanga.com and that picture can immediately be your business webpage. It is that easy. Here are two examples of how a picture becomes the webpage of the business: FHM Garden Grill and Catering and ABC Shopping Center

Give your business a good description. Add your address and contact number if available.

Possible Businesses

Auto, Trucks, Motorcycle and Bicycle dealers
Banks, Lending Firms, Pawnshops, and Financial Institutions
- Metro Bank, Port Area, Isabela City
- Padjak Pawnshop, Port Area, Isabela City
- Philippine National Bank, Port Area, Isabela City
Clinics, Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals

General Hospital, Binuangan, Isabela City

Community Hospital, San Rafael, Isabela City

Pharmacies, Drug Stores, Agri-Vets
Convenient Stores, Hardware and Supplies, General Stores, Sari-Sari Stores, Internet-Cafes
Department Stores and Appliance Stores
Supermarket, wet market, Fish Markets
- Central Square supermart, Port Area, Isabela City
Hotels, Motels, Pension Houses, Boarding houses and Resorts
- Isawad Resort and Swimming Pool, Menzi, Isabela City
Repair Shops: Shoe repair, Cellphone, Bikes (bicycles), motorcycles etc...
Restaurants, Carenderias, Coffee Shops, and Bakeries (Bakeshops)
Salons, Spas, Beauty Shops and Barber Shops
Gas Stations, Water Stations, Propane Stations

Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Isabela City, Philippines

If you have real estate property, whether its commercial, residential, farm land, or just an empty lot in Isabela City, you can list that property for FREE HERE.
You can list your House and lot or farm land for sale or lease for free here.
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Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Isabela City, Philippines

Sta. Isabel Cathedral
- Named in honor of the patron saint of Isabela City. Located in the heart of the town, this pet project of former Bishop Jose Ma. Querexeta js of modern architectural design.
- Chapel of Peace, Calvario Peak - A project of the religious sector 400 meters above sea level; an excellent site for photo enthusiasts. It is 15 kms. from Isabela proper but is only a 15-18 minute ride by bus or jeepney.

Kaun Purna Mosque
- An old and imposing mosque, the sight of which greets visitors aboard ferries as they sail the channel into Isabela.

The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed here. take a picture of your place of worship and we can put it here for the world to know. We can even provide you with a free webpage for you. We can help you.

Schools in Isabela City, Philippines

Take a picture of your school building(s) and send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or message me via Facebook. I will then post the pictures in this page.

Due to Covid19: Pursuant to the instructions of President Roa Duterte, and as recommended by the DepEd, classes for the year 2021-2022 will be opened but will be monitored.

List of schools: >>> click

PUBLIC NOTICE: Why pretend that the National language of the Philippines is Tagalog? It should be English. To be a Teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect, nurse, computer technician; what books do you learn from? English books of course. All your tests are in English. The constitution of the Philippines is written in English. All the laws and new laws introduced by congress are in English. For that matter, you can't be a teacher in a school system unless you know English. The "Licensure Exam for Teachers" is in ENGLISH! Who are these people forcing Tagalog down our throats? Tagalog is simply one of the many dialects of the Philippines. Keep your dialects but learn and be fluent and proficient in ENGLISH.

High Schools in Isabela City

Basilan National High School - Basilan NHS - ISA L. IBRAHIM
Basilan National High School - Night - ISA L. IBRAHIM
Basilan National High School - Malamawi NHS Annex - SITTI HAIRAN S. IBRAHIM
Begang National High School - NORMA B. TARUC
Begang National High School - Tandung Ahas Annex - ROLANDO F. URANING
Kumalarang National High School - DAPIA A. ISMAEL

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Sports and Recreation in Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines

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- The name of your sports/recreation, address, phone number.
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Arts and Culture in Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines

Let the world explore and relate to the creative and living experience that is unique to Isabela City.
- Design Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and any cultural identity that says: Isabela City!
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Economy of Isabela City, Philippines

If you have an article that talks about the improvement of the economy of Isabela City you can post that article here. If you come across any news item that talks about the economy of Isabela City, you may post it here. Of course you have to reference the writer of the article. Any improvement to transportation, power and service usually improves the economy of the community, so go ahead and report that too.

Jobs in Isabela City

If you have a job available and that job is within Isabela City, Philippines, you may post it here.
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Natural Resources of Isabela City, Philippines

Protect the environment

Sewer Systems of the Philippines

It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.

Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!

Plant More Trees

Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.

The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.

To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.

Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More

Save The Rivers in the Philippines. They are Dying.

We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.

This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.

Contact:

Secretary Roy Cimatu - since May 8, 2017
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
+63-2-929-6626
osec@denr.gov.ph

Potable Water

We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power and thermal energy conversion. We have too many black outs.

Tourist Attractions, Parks, Landmarks and Resorts of Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines

Help us add some of the tourist attractions of Isabela City in Z-wiki. This will help boost the local economy of Isabela City. Anything that is unique or anything that stands out in your community may be a tourist attraction.

Points of Interest in Isabela:

1. White Beach - A fine beach found in Malamawi Island. Good for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing.
2. Malamawi Island - The gateway to Basilan. Here, the parola of the lighthouse guides ships and vintas to the channel. Here can also be found the traditional resting place of the nomad sea-faring Badjaos and Sama-Luans-Banguingui. It also boasts of the only lake in the province with wild ducks. Also found in Malamawi is the Panigayan fishing village where spearfishing is recommended.
3. Tabiawan & Busay Waterfalls - Located in Isabela and good for picnics and bathing.
4. Balagtasan Waterfalls - The biggest waterfalls in the province where the Basilan hydroelectric plant is located.
5. Kumalarang River - This has a 14-meter waterfall and is a proposed site for a hydroelectric plant. Ideal for picnics and photo shoots.
6. Sumagdang Beach - A natural site for swimming, passing through coconut plantations, small rice fields, and fish ponds. Only 4 kms. from Isabela proper and easily accessible by jeepney, tricycle, or bus.
7. Block 35 Falls - This is found inside the Menzi Plantation.
8. Balas Beach - A cove-shaped beach about 25 minutes away from the town hall; ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, and snorkeling.
9. Menzi Agricultural Plantation - See the actual processing of rubber, coffee, black pepper, and African palm oil in this plantation now owned and run by a local cooperative.
10. Houses on Stilts at Malamawi and Kaun Purna - Rising from the waters at the shorelines are communities that seem to float houses on stilts and home to those whose closeness to the sea is a philosophy of life itself.
11. Claretcraft, a display center for native handicraft such as bags, mats, all fashioned from buri and the unique Yakan cloth.
Landmarks are usually photographed a lot by visitors. Post the Isabela City landmarks here.

Fiestas and Traditions of Isabela City, Philippines

Every city has some sort of a festival or tradition that is celebrated every year. In the Philippines almost all barangays that are predominantly populated by Christians celebrate fiesta. Tell us about the festivals, fiestas and traditions of Isabela City.

Featured News of The Philippines

Updated: February 5, 2024

Unity and Progress: Philippine City Mayors Advocate for Collective Advancement

In a compelling call to action, the head of the Philippines’ 149-member city mayor’s association emphasized the critical need for unity to foster continued national progress, peace, and prosperity. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, serving as the national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, voiced the association’s support for the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s vision of a harmonious country, one that maintains its trajectory of achievements in vital societal areas.

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Festivals in the month of November in the philippines

Adivay: November : La Trinidad, Benquet ★ Banaag Festival: November 1 : Anilao, Iloilo ★ P'yagsawitan Festival: November 3rd week: Maragusan Compostela Valley ★ Binabayani Festival: November Last week: Olongapo, Zamboales ★ Tan-OK ni Ilocano Festival: November third week: Ilocos Norte ★ Crown Festival: November 3rd week: Taytay, Rizal ★ Tumba (Candle) Festival: November 2: San Luis, Batangas ★ Pinta Flores Festival: November 3 to 5: San Carlos City, Negros Occidental ★ San Carlos City Fiesta: November 4: San Carlos City, Negros Occidental ★ Angono Arts Festival: November 5 to 25: Angono, Rizal ★

Sports News: updated 11/10/21

Kaya Iloilo sweeps Group B in Copa '21

MANILA – Kaya Iloilo pipped Mendiola with a 6-0 beating on Wednesday night to complete a sweep of Group B action in the Copa Paulino Alcantara at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona.

A Jovin Bedic brace in the first half set the tone for the inaugural tournament champ even as the club netted three goals in each of the two halves to seal the top seed in its group ahead of the semifinals next week.

Bedic capitalized on an erroneous Mendiola attempt to keep the ball out of his reach and quickly raced inside the penalty box to open the scoring for Kaya Iloilo in the 11th minute.
PNA

Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling

Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In

Your cycling activity can be posted here and it will be shown in all the Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay pages. Your 2015 Cycling Race or Activity can be Posted here.

ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
CYCLING Le Tour de Filipinas 2015 set as country celebrates 60 years of top-caliber cycling Feb 1 to Feb 4 2015 - View the result of the race: A four stage race. Stage 1 starts in Balanga and back to Balanga for a 126K race Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday); stage 2 starts in Balanga, Bataan to Iba, Zambales for a 154.7 K race Feb 2, 2015 (Monday); stage 3 starts in Iba, Zambales to Lingayen, Pangasinan for a 150.1K race Feb 3, 2015 (Tuesday); stage 4 starts in Lingayen, Pangasinan to Baguio City, Benguet for a 101.7K race Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday). For a total distance of 532.5 Kms. Read More >>>
Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>

Your Story about Isabela City, Philippines

Tell your story about Isabela City. You can talk about the good things in Isabela City or simply talk about the past. You can talk about the eco-system of Isabela City. What is the local LGU doing about the preservation of your natural resources? The topic can start here and once it gets bigger it can have a page of its own in Z-Wiki. It's all up to you.

Isabela City News

PIA Press Release
2010/03/19

Mayor Akbar leads Women's Month celebration in Isabela City
By Faisal Saddalani

Isabela City, Basilan (19 March) -- It is a whole day affair to almost 3,000 women of Isabela City representing different women organizations headed by no less than the Lady Chief Executive of the City, Mayor Cherrylyn Santos Akbar in celebrating this year's observance of Women's Month last March 16.

The activity started with a kick off parade attended mostly by the members of the Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) together with Mayor Akbar to show the highlights of women's achievement and empowerment from the time she took Office as the Chief Executive of the City.

Despite of the obstacles in life and critics in her administration, the Mayor in her speech proudly informed Isabeleñas of her several projects and programs being implemented for the City, especially those that help the women sector through alternative livelihood assistance and medical attention.

"It is hard to lead as your Mayor with several detractors, but I need to show that I am a woman with principle, to give what is necessary for Isabela City and I asked you to help me in providing even more," the Mayor said.

Mayor Akbar also added that her life indeed is an achievement and the symbol of success for every Isabeleña where she described herself being raised from a poor family but with a great ambition and determination in life, gave her the way to succeed.

"I would like to remind you that we don't need to be rich, beautiful and intelligent to be provided with importance. What we need is only to exert our right as a woman, do our responsibility, be brave and be strong to fight for those rights", she added.

Former City Administrator Ramon T. Nuñal, Jr. in his opening remarks described women nowadays working like a man, like helping raise their family and children not only at home but also in finding the means for livelihood.

NAGDILAAB Foundation Executive Director Miriam L. Suacito, on her part, emphasized the role of women in project and program management, participation in decision and policy making that leads to good governance.

According to her, women today are indeed "Babae Tagumpay Ka Ng Bayan" because based on studies, female executive outnumbered male counterpart and as becoming the main agent in the implementation of projects and programs, notwithstanding that there are still more women who became victims of kidnapping and violence, apparently referring to her companion in the foundation.

After the opening program, the City Government also organized games and raffle to entertain participants where they have the chance to receive home appliances and other surprises such as grocery items from the Lady Chief Executive.

In addition, the Mayor also informed the crowd that in the succeeding days, Pinoy's favorite past time Bingo Alegria will also be held in different barangays as part of the celebration.

Aside from the members of KALIPI, the activity was also participated by some government agencies like Philippine National Police, Philippine Marines, Isabela Water District, Day Care Workers, City Government Employees, Barangay Officials and other private and non government organization.

Signed by former President Corazon C. Aquino on March 1, 1988, Proclamation No. 224 declares March 8, 1988 and every year thereafter as Women's Rights and International Peace Day.

The Proclamation affirmed the solidarity with the United Nations and recognized Filipino women's contribution in the struggle for national independence, civil liberties, equality and human rights.

The celebration of Women's Month was also further strengthened by virtue of R.A. 6949 in which every March 8 of the year is declared as special working holiday and enjoining employees from the government and private sector to participate in the activities conducted by their offices.

This year's theme is "Babae, Tagumpay Ka Ng Bayan".

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