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  Jordan, Guimaras - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jordan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines.
It is the capital municipality of Guimaras, and it considered to be the gateway to the province.
Jordan is bounded by the three municipalities of the province, Buenavista to the north and the newly created municipality of San Lorenzo to the east and Sibunag to the south.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jordan,_Guimaras   (185 words)

  
 Guimaras -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Guimaras is an island (The proper sphere or extent of your activities) province of the (A republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946) Philippines located in the (Click link for more info and facts about Western Visayas) Western Visayas (The extended spatial location of something) region.
Guimaras used to be a sub-province of (Click link for more info and facts about Iloilo) Iloilo until it was made an independent province on May 11, 1992.
The Guimaras Island is famous for producing the sweetest mangoes in the world and it has been reported in the PhilStar (National Paper of the Philippines) that Guimaras (Large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval smooth-skinned fruit) mangos are served at the (Click link for more info and facts about Whitehouse) Whitehouse.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gu/guimaras.htm   (975 words)

  
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The name Jordan was chosen by the residents in honor of St. John the Baptist, their Patron Saint, who according to the ancient of locality saved the inhabitants from slaughter during the Moro raid and the Spanish era.
The hydrology of Jordan is made up of two major watersheds with their boundary running in a northeast-southwest direction coincident of four rivers and eight intermittent creeks, while the Western watershed has six rivers and four creeks.
Jordan is endowed with a high quality of limestone and dolomites limestone, much of which is located in the northwestern portion of the Municipality particularly in Brgy.
www.homepagez.com /ggs/jordan.htm   (3989 words)

  
 The Provincial Profile of Guimaras   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Guimaras, a paradise for growth, is among the youngest provinces of the Philippines having been created only in 1992.
Guimaras has 23,000 hectares of fertile agricultural land that supports many products including the famous carabao mangoes, the only certified pesticide free mangoes from the Philippines allowed into the US market.
Guimaras has five banking institutions that serves the financial needs of the people although the proximity of Iloilo City allows residents to tap into that city’s well developed banking system.
www.geocities.com /lppsec/pp/guimaras.htm   (986 words)

  
 Guimaras Province, Region 6, Philippines
Guimaras is an island province in Western Visayas between the islands of Panay and Negros.
Guimaras was an integral part of the Iloilo province established by the Spaniards.
Guimaras was created as a sub-province of Iloilo by Republic Act No. 4667 on June 18, 1966.
oasis.fortunecity.com /acapulco/215/region6/guimaras/guimaras.htm   (308 words)

  
 About Guimaras Province, Philippines
Guimaras, considered one of the exotic islands in the Philippines; believed to have been once part of the Panay group of islands.
Once a sub-province of Iloilo, Guimaras was proclaimed as a regular and full-pledged province on May 22, 1992.
Guimaras is blessed with natural and historical attractions.
islandsaccommodations.com /places/guimaras.htm   (546 words)

  
 Paraw Regatta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Iloilo Paraw (sailboat) Regatta, instituted in 1973 is a race among native outriggers in the strait between Guimaras Island and Iloilo City.
The San Miguel Beer 29th Iloilo -Guimaras Paraw Regatta is co-hosted, by the Province of Guimaras and sponsored by the City of Iloilo and the Province of Iloilo in cooperation with the Department of Tourism Region VI.
The entries of Colmenares family of Hinigaran (Negros Occ.)., Talisay (Ceby) and Jordan (Guimaras) became champions twenty-one (21) times in the combined categories of the regatta from 1973 to 2000.
www.tabligan.org /AIM/paraw.htm   (1273 words)

  
 Guimaras Island
Located southwest of Panay Island Guimaras Island is separated physically from Iloilo by a narrow channel, which takes about ten minutes to cross by pumpboat from the Ortiz landing on Iloilo to Jordan, Guimaras.
Guimaras also has many coves and neighboring islets with fine white sand beaches which is the reason why the island was the favorite spot for vacation houses by the well-heeled of Iloilo.
Guimaras attractions are for the most part natural: white sand beaches and private coves, farms and the like.
www.admu.edu.ph /offices/mirlab/panublion/r6_guimaras.html   (627 words)

  
 Guimaras Travel Destinations, Guimaras Hotels & Resorts, Guimaras Accommodation
Between the islands of Panay and Negros and accessible by pumpboat from Iloilo is the small island of Guimaras, known to Visayans as the site of the much-admired Roca Encantada (Enchanted Rock), summer house of the distinguished Lopez family of Iloilo.
The house is perched on a promontory overlooking Guimaras Strait.
Near the capital town of Jordan is a Trappist Monastery, the only one in the Philippines; and Bala-an Bukid (Holy Mountain), a favorite Catholic pilgrimage site where a 30-minute climb up a stairway leads to a huge cross and chapel at the top.
lakbaypilipinas.com /travel_guimaras.html   (472 words)

  
 Jordan (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jordan, the stage name of a British glamour model (real name Katie Price)
Crossing Jordan, a NBC television drama that first aired in 2001
Jordan Motor Company, an automobile manufacturer of the 1920s
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jordan_(disambiguation)   (206 words)

  
 Vilog rules triathlon ... - Feb. 02, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
GUIMARAS -- George Vilog overhauled his main rivals running on borrowed shoes in the 10-K leg Sunday to rule the men's elite division of the Guimaras National Triathlon Championship here.
The 27-year-old Army man from Davao province clocked 2 hours, 23 minutes and 43 seconds in winning his first national title that earned him a major share of the 100,000-peso purse put up by the National Triathlon Association of the Philippines.
Mayor Felipe Hilan Nava of Jordan town, Guimaras province graced the awarding ceremony.
www.inq7.net /spo/2004/feb/02/text/spo_2-1-p.htm   (416 words)

  
 Water Actions - Philippines - ADB.org
Guimaras, considered one of the exotic islands in the Philippines, was once a sub-province of Iloilo, and was only proclaimed as a full-pledged province on May 22, 1992.
Guimaras actively implements the Project with strong support from the provincial management.
Nava, is a medical doctor who practices at his free time, and has a good knowledge of water-related diseases.
www.adb.org /water/actions/PHI/RWSS-guimaras-case-study.asp   (235 words)

  
 Philippine Holidays and Philippine Festivals : Islands Philippines - Filipino People, Great Philippine Places, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The blessing of candles and the yearly procession of the patroness, the Nuestra Senora de Candelaria is followed by the fiesta queen and her court which highlights the celebration.
An exciting race among native outriggers in the strait between Guimaras Island and Iloilo City.
Lenten presentation on the hillside of Jordan with locals as actors.
www.islandsphilippines.com /holidays-festivals-detailed.html   (1816 words)

  
 guimaras sports by Philippine Website Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Costa Aguada is on Inampulugan Island, a part of the Guimaras Island Chain...
Island Resort, Jordan; located at the southern tip of Guimaras; surrounded with...
For comments on guimaras sports or any other subject in our directory, please send us an email.
www2.nfsp-philippines.org /pinoypedia/guimaras-sports/index.html   (520 words)

  
 Provincial News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A member of the Jordan, Guimaras police station faces charges of rape and molestation after a sixteen-year old girl filed a complaint saying she had been violated by the police officer inside her friend’s house.
The victim said that she was sleeping inside the house of her friend when PO1 Jonel Afecionado came into the room and used the full force of his body on her.
The medical examination conducted by the medico-legal investigator revealed that the victim was indeed raped.
www.cyberdyaryo.com /local/le2001_0615_01.htm   (1431 words)

  
 CALAMITY LOANS FOR PAG-IBIG MEMBERS; 77-YEAR-OLD WINDSURFER SURVIVES AT SEA
JORDAN, Guimaras - Last Monday, Eduardo Colmenares set out to surf at about 8 a.m.
It is unusual for a man his age to be windsurfing, a sports identified closely with teenagers.
On top of this, windsurfing is not a popular sport in Iloilo and Guimaras because it is an expensive hobby.
www.newsflash.org /2002/07/ht/ht002694.htm   (544 words)

  
 Missosology.Org: People at the Helm
Today, we are advocating to add the word "so" in the middle of the word to make the distinction possible.
Missosology.Org was founded by Ric G. Galvez of Guimaras, Philippines in the winter of 1998.
In December 2 of that year, Missosology.Org started as a small personal webpage containing essays about the Miss Universe 1994 pageant.
www.missosology.org /who.html   (492 words)

  
 Hotel del Rio - Iloilo City, Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The oldest golf course in the Philippines at Santa Barbara is open year round.
Go fishing around the rich waters of Guimaras island.
Blending science, art, superstitions and gambling, cockfights are gymnastics as much for cocks as for spectators.
mywebpages.comcast.net /hoteldelrio/factsheet.html   (2048 words)

  
 caterpillar talk
i set foot on guimaras for the first time
on october 29, saturday, instead of heading straight for iligan, i hied off to guimaras for an island-hopping adventure with 3 of my mindanaon friends.
right after our trip to guimaras, we went back to iloilo city.
caterpillartalk.blogspot.com   (3561 words)

  
 Visit Philippines 2003 Calendar of Events - January to March
Primarily a celebration of the economic endeavor that made Jordan what it is today.
An exciting race among outriggers in the strait between Guimaras and Iloilo City.
This ala-Oberrammergau Passion Play has been attracting locals and tourists whose visit usually culminates in the trek to “Balaan Bukid”.
www.dotpcvc.gov.ph /VPY-calendar/vpy-janmarch.html   (5846 words)

  
 House of Representatives - House Members   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MUSEUM IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS TO BE KNOWN AS THE GUIMARAS NATIONAL MUSEUM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Status: Approved by the House on 2005-05-10, transmitted to on 2005-05-11 and received by the Senate on 2005-05-17
AN ACT CONVERTING THE PINA-M. Status: Approved by the House on 2005-05-10, transmitted to on 2005-05-11 and received by the Senate on 2005-05-17
www.congress.gov.ph /members/print_member.php?id=espinosa-ed   (689 words)

  
 projects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
• Provincial profiles of the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo and Guimaras.
• Agriwaste fueled 10-ton lime kiln at Dolores, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.
• Fixed-dome, all concrete biogas system at the municipal slaughter house of San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras.
www.cpu.edu.ph /anec/ANEC_Projects.htm   (580 words)

  
 April / May / June Philippine Festivals, Fiesta in the Philippines
April 18 (Good Friday) / Jordan, Guimaras (1 hour 5 minutes from Manila to Iloilo City by air; 15 minutes from Iloilo City to Jordan by pumpboat)
May 15-22 / Guimaras (1 hour 5 minutes from Manila to Iloilo City by air; 15 minutes from Iloilo City to Guimaras by pumpboat)
A commemorative celebration of the anniversary of Guimaras as a province and to showcase the premier produce of the province (mango) and the various local attractions.
www.lakbaypilipinas.com /april_june_festivals.html   (2939 words)

  
 :: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::
ILOILO CITY — If he will have his way, Chief Supt. George Aliño would have relieved lawmen in some units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Police Regional Office-6 (Western Visayas) replaced by Scout Rangers.
This was Aliño’s wish and he said so during the graduation rites of policemen who took the modified 45-day Scout Ranger course for the PNP at Camp Mosqueda in Jordan, Guimaras.
The graduates would be dispatched to the Regional Mobile Group (RMG) and other provincial police offices in the whole region effective January 9, 2005, Aliño said.
www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/12/30/PROV2004123025376.html   (649 words)

  
 Philippine Junior Jaycees, Inc. -&--&- Area II - Visayas
8:00 — 8:40 On to Jodan port Jordan, Guimaras
8:45 — 12:00 Tour in the Province of Guimaras Guimaras Province
Take a rest at the Mini — Boracay in Guimaras
www.freewebs.com /areacon2004/activities.htm   (283 words)

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