62-611: Araneta may refer to: Araneta family , prominent Filipino-Spanish family in business, politics and religion Araneta City , commercial area in Quezon City, Philippines Araneta Coliseum , indoor stadium in the Araneta City De La Salle Araneta University , Lasallian university in Malabon, Philippines Ian Araneta , Filipino footballer Topics referred to by
124-557: A diversified company, until the company's ownership was transferred to J. Amado Araneta , with interests in real estate and agriculture sectors, particularly in the sugar plantations industry. As the family's sugar plantations in Negros Island continue to grow during the country's recovery from World War 2 , Amado purchased 4 hectares (9.9 acres) of land, located within Highway 54 (now EDSA ), Aurora Boulevard , and P. Tuazon Boulevard, from
186-464: A force of 1,000 Hiligaynon warriors and 70 Mexican arquebusiers under the command of Juan García de Sierra, the Spanish officer who died in the battle. The Spanish Christianized the area. Soon, the area itself began to prosper, due to its successful textile and sugar industry. As a result, it received Chinese immigrants from the west (that worked for its trades) and Latinos from the ports of Mexico in
248-459: A lesser extent, Buddhists and Hindus. Poverty incidence of Iloilo Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Iloilo is one of the most competitive provinces in the Philippines, recognized for its strong economy, resilience, and effective governance. This collaboration has resulted in an economic boom that has generated thousands of jobs and propelled the province to become one of
310-570: Is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region . Its capital and largest city is Iloilo City , the regional center of Western Visayas and politically independent from the province. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of the Visayan island of Panay and is bordered by the province of Antique to the west, Capiz to the north, the Jintotolo Channel to the northeast,
372-512: Is a Roman Catholic-predominated province comprising about 87% of the population. Independent Catholic and Protestant churches also exist such as members of Iglesia Filipina Independiente or Aglipayan Church, Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, Adventists, and other Evangelical Christians; There are also non-Protestant and other Christian sects such as Iglesia Ni Cristo, Church of Christ of Latter day Saints (Mormons) and Jehovah's Witnesses while non-Christians are usually represented by Muslims, and to
434-454: Is a key economic driver in Passi City and nearby towns like Lambunao, Duenas, San Enrique, and Bingawan. In southern Iloilo, the economy is largely driven by tourism, with historical sites, colonial architecture, and coastal attractions in towns such as Tigbauan, Guimbal, Miagao, and San Joaquin playing a significant role in the local economy. The government of Iloilo was established in 1566 when
496-463: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Araneta family The Araneta family is a Filipino family that originated from Gipuzkoa , the Basque region of northern Spain . The name is derived from the Basque word aran meaning "valley", with the suffix -eta meaning "abundance of", but also a locative term denoting place. In this case,
558-476: Is geographically located in the province and grouped under it by the Philippine Statistics Authority , but remains politically independent from the provincial government. According to the 2020 census, the population of the province (excluding Iloilo City) is 2,051,899. If Iloilo City is included, the population is 2,509,525 in total. Iloilo is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. It
620-690: Is home to many Spanish-era historic sites, including the Miag-ao Church , a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Philippines . The province is also home to several other prominent structures, including the San Joaquin Campo Santo , San Joaquin Church , and Santa Barbara Church , all recognized as National Cultural Treasures by the National Museum of the Philippines . The province offers diverse attractions, from well-preserved colonial structures in
682-530: Is included for geographical purposes, Iloilo has an area of 5,079.17 square kilometres (1,961.08 sq mi). The province is bordered by the province of Antique to the west, Capiz to the north, the Jintotolo Channel to the northeast, the Visayan Sea and Guimaras Strait to the east, and the Iloilo Strait and Panay Gulf to the southwest. The province is divided into two distinct geographic regions;
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#1732852388042744-451: Is referred to as Ilonggo in Iloilo and Negros Occidental . More precisely, Ilonggo is an ethno-linguistic group referring to the people living in southeastern Panay and its associated culture. The boundaries of the language called Ilonggo and that called Hiligaynon are unclear. The disagreement of which name is correct extends to Philippine language specialists and native laypeople. Iloilo
806-810: The Commission on Higher Education . The Araneta Group is a private and diversified company established owned by the Araneta Family since 1954 that holds the key businesses established by J. Amado Araneta . During Amado's leadership, he expanded the family's real estate businesses, farmlands, and sugar plantations. The company is currently owned by Amado's son, Jorge L. Araneta since 1970, and presently owns, operates and invests in Real Estate Development , Investments , Leisure & Entertainment , Fast Food Restaurant franchises, and Hospitality businesses. The Araneta Group began its operations in 1908 as
868-578: The Guimaras Strait to the east, and the Iloilo Strait and Panay Gulf to the southwest. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is the island province of Guimaras , once part of Iloilo but now an independent province. Across Panay Gulf and Guimaras Strait is Negros Occidental , occupying the northwestern half of the larger island of Negros . Iloilo City , its capital, is the center of the Iloilo–Guimaras metropolitan area or Metro Iloilo–Guimaras , and
930-532: The Iloilo Provincial Capitol . Historically, the governor, along with the alcalde-mayor and presidente municipal , held office at the Casa Real de Iloilo from 1869 until 2006, when the larger capitol building adjacent to it was completed. 1st District: 2nd District: 3rd District: 4th District: 5th District: Ex-officio Board Members: The old buildings in downtown Iloilo showcase
992-816: The Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candles), featuring processions, a grand fair, and traditional performances. The Pintados de Pasi is a cultural festival honors the tribal tradition of body painting known as pintados in Passi City . Every municipality, barangay, and district in the province and city of Iloilo, has its own cultural, social, and religious festivals. Many of these festivals hold religious significance, honoring deities , saints , or important religious events. Others commemorate historical milestones such as independence days, national holidays, or significant local happenings. Some festivals focus on social bonding, bringing people together and fostering
1054-614: The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in 1954, and purchased the remaining 31 hectares (77 acres) a year later. Amado merged his companies in 1954 and began his real estate developments in the area in 1956, as he sold a portion of the property to the Philippine National Bank , for the company to set up a branch within while maintaining ownership on the property's land, and later erected the first Aguinaldo Department Store beyond Manila , while relocating his company's offices to
1116-725: The Smart Araneta Coliseum , was the world's largest indoor stadium. It still remains one of the largest in Asia . Meanwhile, Amado's son, Jorge L. Araneta , replaced him as the head of the Araneta Group and his father's businesses. In politics, Salvador Araneta, son of Gregorio Araneta become a Cabinet Secretary in the Philippine government. He was the founder of Araneta University (now De La Salle Araneta University ) and FEATI University. Later, his nephew Greggy Araneta married Irene Marcos,
1178-505: The Sultanate of Demak and the Sultanate of Malacca , eventually caused the move of the city center further on to the mouth of the Irong-Irong river founding what is now Iloilo City and constructing Fort San Pedro to defend it in 1616. Nevertheless, when the 4,000 Moros led by Sirungan and Salikala tried to attack Iloilo City they were repulsed with heavy losses in the town of Arevalo by
1240-512: The Visayan Sea and natural attractions like beaches and marine reserves. The central part of the province functions as an agri-industrial hub, producing a variety of agricultural products such as corn, rice, bananas, pineapples, and sugar. The highland areas, including Bucari in Leon and Alimodian , are known for high-value crops like strawberries and mangoes, and offer tourism opportunities through inland resorts and trekking sites. The sugar industry
1302-720: The promontory between two rivers ( Iloilo and Batiano ) where the Fort San Pedro and the 17th-century Spanish port were located. No pre-Hispanic written accounts of Iloilo and Panay island exist today. Oral tradition, in the form of recited epics like the Hinilawod , has survived to a small degree. A few recordings of these epic poems exist. The most notable are the works of noted Filipino Anthropologist Felipe Jocano . While no current archaeological evidence exist describing pre-Hispanic Iloilo, an original work by Pedro Alcantara Monteclaro published in 1907 called Maragtas details
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#17328523880421364-471: The " Primus inter pares " in their alliance network. Iloilo became a province of the newly fledged Republic of the Philippines when the archipelago gained independence from the United States on July 4, 1946. The province covers a total area of 5,000.83 square kilometres (1,930.83 sq mi) occupying the central and eastern section of Panay island in the Western Visayas region. If Iloilo City
1426-601: The 2020 census was 2,051,899 people, with a density of 410 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,100 inhabitants per square mile. If the highly urbanized city of Iloilo is included for statistical purposes, the province's total population is 2,509,525 people, with a density of 494/km (1,280/sq mi). People from Iloilo are called Ilonggos . There are three local languages used in the province: Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) , Kinaray-a and Capiznon . Hiligaynon and dialects/variants of it are spoken in Iloilo City and in some towns of
1488-734: The Araneta name means "the family that comes from the valley". In 1723, during the Galleon trade , two brothers named Baltazar de Araneta and Don Jose de Araneta arrived in Manila aboard the Spanish fleet La Sacra Familia . They came from the Basque region of Spain by way of Acapulco, Mexico. However, this was not conclusive as some members of the family disputed that the two are not brothers. Don Jose de Araneta must have been born in Gipuzkoa, but not Baltazar de Araneta; he
1550-489: The Dinagyang, is a competition among cultural festivals from different parts of Iloilo and Western Visayas. The Paraw Regatta Festival is another significant event, celebrating the traditional sailboats known as paraws . This festival includes boat races, cultural presentations, and various activities showcasing the maritime culture of Iloilo. Jaro Fiesta, held every February, is a religious and cultural celebration in honor of
1612-827: The France-based Publicis group through its Saatchi & Saatchi network of agencies). Joachim Araneta Durante, standing as the CEO of his own beach resort in Siargao Island and Hotel in Cebu City. Iloilo Iloilo ( / ˌ ɪ l oʊ ˈ iː l oʊ / ih-loh- EE -loh ; [ɪlo.ˈilo] ), also called Iloilo Province , officially the Province of Iloilo ( Hiligaynon : Kapuoran sang Iloilo ; Kinaray-a : Kapuoran kang Iloilo/Kapuoran ka Iloilo ; Filipino : Lalawigan ng Iloilo ; Spanish : Provincia de Iloílo ),
1674-681: The Gobernadorcillo (Alcalde Naturales) of Iloilo . In the latter part of the century, a kinsman of his on the Negros side; Juan Araneta was the architect of the Negros Revolution that defeated the Imperial Spanish forces in that island. This would lead to the establishment of the Cantonal Republic of Negros . He would serve as the secretary of war of the short-lived government, which
1736-512: The Philippines" with various renowned festivals in the country celebrated in the province. The Dinagyang Festival is the most popular and largest festival in Iloilo, held every January in honor of the Santo Niño in Iloilo City. It features elaborate street dancing, vibrant costumes, and a festive atmosphere that attracts both locals and tourists. The Kasadyahan Festival , which is celebrated during
1798-565: The Spanish settled a colonial center in Ogtong (now Oton ). Control was later shifted to La Villa Rica de Arevalo (now Arevalo, Iloilo City ) in 1581, which also served as the seat of the Spanish Government overseeing vast territories encompassing Iloilo, Capiz , Aklan , Antique , and surrounding islands such as Negros , Guimaras , Cuyo , Palawan , Caluya , Romblon , and Boracay . Over time, these territories gained independence. By 1616,
1860-411: The alleged accounts of the founding of the various pre-Hispanic polities on Panay Island. The book is based on oral and written accounts available to the author at the time. The author made no claim on the historical accuracy of the accounts. According to Maragtas, Madja-as was founded after ten datus fled Borneo and landed on Panay Island. The book then goes on to detail their subsequent purchase of
1922-744: The area. In 1957, Amado launched one of his largest projects, the Araneta Coliseum and was completed in 1960. Since then, Amado inaugurated many buildings in the complex, such as the Araneta Enterprise Building in 1956, the New Frontier Theater in 1967, and the Coliseum Farmers Market and Shopping Center in 1969. As time grew by, Amado expanded his business until his retirement in 1970, when his son, Jorge L. Araneta took helm of his company and his businesses. Since then,
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1984-572: The barangay where the Central stood was named after him. Jorge was also a close friend of the Philippine Commonwealth president Manuel Quezon . It was Jorge's son-in-law and distant relation J. Amado Araneta who made the family into a household name. He established the real estate empire of commercial Cubao. His most prominent achievement is building the Araneta City . Its landmark structure,
2046-516: The biggest private conglomerates in the country. Salvador Z. Araneta founded RFM Corporation ( PSE : RFM ), which began as a flour miller. LBC Express , founded as the Luzon Brokerage Corporation, was founded by Carlos "Linggoy" Araneta. The company's current CEO is Miguel Angel A. Camahort. Ramon Araneta ventured into advertising through Ace Advertising Agency (AAA) (now known as Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, wholly owned by
2108-477: The clan also serve in various political positions, including Senator Mar Roxas , a grandson of J. Amado Araneta, and former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo , husband of Philippine former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo . He is a descendant of Jesusa Araneta Lacson de Arroyo, from the direct line of Gen. Aniceto Lacson and Rosario Araneta Lacson of the Negros branch of the family. The Araneta family, particularly
2170-462: The coastal lands in which they settled from the native Ati people. Datu Paiburong, one of the ten fleeing datus, established a settlement and named it Irong-Irong after an islet of the same name on the Batiano River. Spain eventually succeeded on conquering of the island of Panay when Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi moved his headquarters from the island of Cebu and creating
2232-529: The company expanded its interests and investments from real estate, agriculture, investments and entertainment to fast food restaurant franchises in the 1970s, after the purchase of franchising rights of Pizza Hut , and lodging sectors, after the grand opening of the Novotel Manila Araneta City in 2015. Correspondingly, the company is regarded as one of the pioneers of the country's entertainment and leisure development sectors, and serves as one of
2294-468: The daughter of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. Other members of the clan involved with Marcos was Rafael M. Salas, the son of Ernesto Araneta Salas of Bago. He served as Marcos' Executive Secretary, due to political differences he left this position and later become Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations , head of UNFPA . He would serve in this capacity for 17 years. Many other members of
2356-503: The descendants of Josefa Araneta, also of the Negros branch, produced the largest numbers of the Catholic clergy. She married Gregorio Varela , and the line of their son Antonio Araneta-Varela has produced three nuns, two priests, and Bishop Jesus Varela . Meanwhile, their daughter, Dolores Araneta Varela, who married Agaton Ramos, had a grandson named Rolando Ramos Dizon , who became a La Sallian Catholic brother before becoming Chairman of
2418-610: The east (to man its military installations). The Jesuits soon built a school for Spanish and Visayan boys in Tigbauan , Iloilo. Later in the 1700s, Iloilo was home to 166 Spanish Filipino families and 29,723 native families. During the American colonial period, Iloilo became a home to many firsts: including the first department stores and cinema theaters in the Commonwealth of the Philippines . Iloilo experienced severe devastation during
2480-626: The encomienda in Ogtong was moved to La Villa Rica de Arevalo , because of frequent coastal raids by the Dutch privateers. Furthermore, an attack in the year 1600 (Part of the Spanish–Moro conflict ) where there was a large Muslim armada to destroy Iloilo City, led by two Moros named Sirungan and Salikala who lead the Muslim force of 70 ships and 4,000 warriors that had raided and attacked several Visayan islands in order to abduct slaves to sell to their allies in
2542-578: The events of World War II. The Japanese built "comfort stations" in Iloilo in 1942, where they imprisoned Filipino " comfort women " who they routinely gang-raped, brutalized, and murdered for entertainment. Nevertheless, during the Japanese occupation, Macario Peralta Jr. , freed most of Panay (with little exceptions) from Japanese Imperialism, thus other allied guerillas in other provinces from Romblon , Palawan , Marinduque and portions of Masbate and Mindoro , considered majority liberated Panay Island ,
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2604-591: The family were involved in the revolution elsewhere. Pablo Soriano Araneta (1864–1943) was the commanding general of the Panay Revolutionary Forces and chief of the expeditionary forces of the Federal Republic of the Visayas (centered on Iloilo City ). The eminent Gregorio Soriano Araneta (1869–1930), legal luminary, businessman, nationalist, and patriot, served his country and people under three regimes. He
2666-605: The first Spanish settlement in the island in Ogtong in 1566. This is mainly due in part to the rivalries between the Bisaya and the Moro , of which the former found an ally in Spanish against the latter. The Bisayas accepted alliances with Spain, to defend themselves against the enslaving Moros. To this end, Iloilo contributed troops in the Castille War against the Sultanate of Brunei . In 1581,
2728-469: The highlands of the Central Panay Mountain Range on the western border and the lowland plains which account for a larger portion of the province. Small islands east of its northernmost tip also dot the Visayan Sea - of these, Pan de Azucar and Sicogon are well-known. Mount Baloy is the highest mountain in Iloilo with an elevation of 6,424 feet (1,958 m) above sea level, located on
2790-657: The influence of Spanish architecture, reflecting the historical presence of the Spaniards in the region. However, even before the arrival of the Mexicans, Spaniards, and other Europeans, Iloilo had already established trade relations with ancient Indonesians , Malaysians and Vietnamese , Indian , Arab , Chinese , Korean and Japanese merchants. The Spanish government encouraged foreign merchants to trade in Iloilo, although they were not granted land ownership privileges. Over time, intermarriage between foreign merchants, Spaniards, and
2852-438: The largest central business district (CBD) in Iloilo. Leganes is notable for its light industries and hosts the province's first agro-industrial economic zone, contributing to both agriculture and light manufacturing. Santa Barbara is known for its historical sites and a growing tourism industry. The northern part of Iloilo is notable for its robust fishing industry and expanding tourism sector, benefiting from its proximity to
2914-677: The locals led to the emergence of the Mestizo class, who eventually became the ruling class of the Ilonggos, known as the Principalía . Iloilo is also home to two of the nation's cultural minorities: the Sulod-Bukidnon and the Ati . These indigenous groups contribute to the cultural diversity of the province and add to its vibrant tapestry of traditions and customs. Iloilo is dubbed as the "Festival Capital of
2976-481: The overall development of the province. Metro Iloilo, which includes the neighboring municipalities of Pavia, Oton, Leganes, and Santa Barbara, also plays a significant role in the province's economy. Pavia is known as an agricultural-industrial center, combining farming with industrial developments, and is also recognized for its commercial centers and residential developments. Oton contributes with its agricultural production and emerging retail sector, and will soon host
3038-518: The prominent Spanish mestizo Zaragoza and Roxas clans of Manila, and established the Araneta name in Manila society for the first time. After the end of the revolution and the creation of the Philippine Commonwealth, members of the clan expanded their business and political interests. Juan Araneta went on to establish the Ma-ao Sugar (refinery) Central in his hometown of Bago, Negros Occidental . Industrialist Jorge Araneta would later expand it, and later
3100-515: The province, especially to the northeast. Tagalog and English are widely used as administrative, educational, and commercial languages. Hiligaynon is concentrated in the city of Iloilo and surrounding areas, as well as the northeastern portion of the province, Guimaras and the Negros Island (especially in Negros Occidental and to a lesser extent in Negros Oriental ), as well as
3162-476: The provinces of South Cotabato , Sultan Kudarat , and North Cotabato in Soccsksargen , Mindanao . It is also spoken in the neighboring provinces, such as Capiz , Antique , Aklan , Masbate , Palawan and Romblon as well as in some parts of Maguindanao . It is also spoken as a second language by Cebuano speakers in Negros Oriental , Kinaray-a speakers in Antique , Aklanon/Malaynon speakers in Aklan , and Capiznon speakers in Capiz . The language
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#17328523880423224-458: The richest in the country. Its capital, Iloilo City, is one of the largest cities in the country in terms of economic activity. It serves as the economic center of the province and supports a wide range of industries and services, including real estate, accommodation, healthcare, education, retail, business, and IT/BPO sectors. It also functions as a key port for domestic and international trade. The city's diverse economy significantly contributes to
3286-465: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Araneta . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Araneta&oldid=1016865688 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
3348-410: The seat of government was transferred to La Punta, now known as Iloilo City Proper . This relocation marked a significant increase in colonial power, and the city's economy boomed, making it the largest in the Philippines after Manila during the Spanish period until the American period . The Governor of Iloilo serves as the local chief executive of the province, with the official office located at
3410-497: The south to pristine beaches and islands in the north, namely the Bantigue Sand Bar, the Tangke Lagoon, Cabugao Island , and Antonia Island, all part of the Islas de Gigantes . Additionally, Sicogon Island , situated south of the group of islands, has gained popularity as a luxury tourist destination. The name of the province is derived from Iloilo City , which in turn is derived from the older name "Irong-irong" ( Philippine Spanish : Irong̃-írong̃ ) meaning "nose-like", referring to
3472-711: The triple border of Iloilo, Capiz, and Antique. Other peaks are Mount Llorente 4,409 ft. (1,344m), Mount Sansanan 4,219 ft. (1,286m), Mount Napulak 4,095 ft. (1,248 m), Mount Balabag 3,728 ft. (1,136m). Expansive fishponds and mangrove wetlands are found along the coasts and rivers of Iloilo City and the towns of Oton , Leganes , Zarraga , Dumangas , Anilao , Banate , Barotac Viejo , Barotac Nuevo , Ajuy , Balasan and Carles . List of peaks in Iloilo by elevation: List of rivers in Iloilo by length: The Province of Iloilo consists of 42 municipalities and two cities (one component and one highly urbanized ). The population of Iloilo in
3534-423: Was Felix who married Paz Soriano y Ditching (daughter of Don Anselmo Soriano y Flores and Maria Ditching of Binondo, Manila) and they had seventeen children, namely Leopoldo, Angel, Isabel, Pablo, Marciano, Gregorio, Anastacio, Maria, Filomena, Rosario, Lina, Jose, Concepcion, Candelaria, Encarnacion, Felicito and Remedios. Buenaventura Araneta was the first member of the family to enter political life when he became
3596-464: Was born in Mexico. Baltazar served as a regidor of the cabildo and secretary of the Charitable Fraternity of the Misericordia in Manila . He was married to Manuela de Aguirre and he died in Manila in 1750. One line of the Araneta family is descended from him. In 1725, Don Jose joined the first Spanish expedition forces to Mindanao. A passage quoted from the book Islas Filipinas: Mindanao (Vol. 11), by Benito Francia and Julian Gonzales Parrado, which
3658-401: Was elected a member of the National Assembly representing Iloilo . In 1898, he was appointed by General Emilio Aguinaldo as secretary-general and delegate to the Malolos Republic . Gregorio Araneta became the secretary of justice of the Philippine Republic on September 26, 1898. Gregorio also became a successful and prosperous lawyer in Manila and married Dona Carmen Zaragoza y Roxas , of
3720-533: Was executed in Sulugan, Mindanao, nowadays known as Anuling in Cotabato, Philippines. However, there is conflicting information drawn from translations of various documents pertaining to him. In 1823, Buenaventura Araneta, son of Mathias Araneta, became the gobernadorcillo ( alcalde naturales ) in Molo, Iloilo . He married Isabel Theresa Estrella; they had four children: Hermenegildo, Antonio, Pantaleon and Aniceta. Hermenegildo married Petrona Estanislao (Melitante) y Locsin of Iloilo; they had nine children, one of them
3782-403: Was later absorbed into the American-controlled military government of the Philippines . A statue of him stands in the Bago public plaza. Marciano Soriano Araneta (1866–1940) and Anastacio Soriano Araneta (1870–1898) also participated in combat against the Imperial Spanish forces in Negros and captured the Spanish garrison in Mangkas (now La Carlota City , Negros Occidental ). Other members of
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#17328523880423844-423: Was translated into the Chabacano dialect by Datu Michael Mastura, establishes two facts: First, Don Jose de Araneta served the Spanish Politico-Military Government of Mindanao based at Zamboanga City. Second, he served as an interpreter between the Spanish colonial government and the sultan of Maguindanao, together with Placido Alberto de Saavedra. Another passage in the document revealed that in 1746, Don Jose Araneta
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