Sheila @ Run for Iloilo River Presscon on April 9

For thousands of years, the Iloilo River has been the vital source of livelihood and cultural symbol of Ilonggos. From the very of heart of this beautiful and serene river, the Ilonggo’s way of life intertwined with their past glories and future visions. It has been the meek witness and instrumental to the emergence of Iloilo’s claim as the former queen city of the south and international trading port in Asia. But for several decades, this magnificent estuary has been threatened by dreadful conditions and negligence that rapidly leading to the lost of its pristine beauty. Reconsidering Iloilo River’s ecological significance and cultural value, JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang Jaycees, a non-profit socio-civic organization of young Ilonggo professionals and future leaders banded together for a worthy cause to help preserve it for generations to come.

On Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9 a.m. at Book Latte along Quezon Street, Iloilo City (at the back of Robinson’s Place Iloilo) JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang Jaycees will held a media press conference and project launch of “Run for Iloilo River” scheduled on May 7. The press conference will gather and inform Iloilo’s tri-media to support this significant cultural and environmental advocacy to save, preserve and protect Iloilo River. The project’s main event is the “Run for Iloilo River 5K, 10K and 20K Marathon” that invite runners all over the region to take part for this worthy cause. The press con will also introduce the “Piso Para sa Iloilo River,” a 1-million signature fund-raising campaign for Iloilo River that will gather advocacy commitment from Ilonggos to put up a landmark mural this year. Another supporting project and the first-of-its-kind for Ilonggo pop culture is the unveiling of the theme song for Iloilo River originally-composed, performed and recorded by some of Iloilo’s new generation of music artists. The Ilonggo song entitled “Aton Manggad” (Our Wealth) will be released in FM stations to promote the campaign for Iloilo River protection and will soon have a music video for online release. JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang will also launch “Vista Magachure,” its very own monthly newsletter.

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Ilonggo music artists who performed the project theme song "Aton Manggad" (Our Wealth) are Sheila Barrios, Irish D., Cherry Callao, Zpinx Angel with Mix Ilonggo Crew, Mz. JT with All Out Kingz, SYK Unit's Vhouyeng King, Conyo Boy and Ezzy. Orignal lyrics was written by RSLPhoenix Music production, song arrangement and instrumental produced by Zpinx Angel and Mix Ilonggo Crew. It will be the first single from the upcoming EP album with all-original songs entitled "Aton Manggad" set to be released on May 2011.

Sheila Barrios song teaser "Nabatyagan"

Sheila set to perform at Padi’s Point

One of the popular resto bars in Baywalk in Roxas Boulevard in Manila, Padi’s Point opened a branch in Plazuela deIloilo, the newest classy shopping mall in Iloilo City this year. Padi’s Point is now one of the most exciting bars metropolitan Iloilo as it houses great events in the city. Set to stage his last bar gig and mini-concert in Iloilo City, 2010 nominee for Best Male Artist in the recent Ilonggo Music Awards of ABS-CBN Iloilo, Earl Nite will entertain Ilonggo music lovers with his original songs at Padi’s Point on April 16, 2011. The show will promote his popular rock-ballad themed original song “Hello” and EP Album which he recorded last year. Earl Nite also invited Sheila Barrios, popularly-known for her Ilonggo hit songs “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” over FM radio stations in Iloilo and Bacolod City to perform during his mini-concert. Sheila has been making a name for her Ilonggo pop ballads and has somehow resembles to become a local songstress for performing in various event and gigs throughout Iloilo. The show is expected to feature other great local Ilonggo talents and will have a massive media promotion in the coming weeks.

Prepare to watch out for this special event and listen to the live performances of Earl Nite and Sheila Barrios very soon.

Sheila with Mix Ilonggo Crew @ Sooc Mandurriao

Sheila Barrios was recently invited to perform and entertain the people of Sooc in Mandurriao, Iloilo City a night before their fiesta celebration last March 25, 2011. The event Little Miss Sooc, a search for little beauty queens of the community started at exactly 7:30 in the evening with GMA Ratsada covering the show. Together with Zpinx Angel and Mix Ilonggo Crew, they performed her upcoming third single collaboration entitled “Padayon.” Mix Ilonggo Crew also performed their upcoming first group pop-rap single “Ikaw.” Sheila earlier in the show performed her Ilonggo hit single “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” which was given much appreciation by the audience. Sheila also promoted their compilation singles CD Ilonggo Pop during the event.

Sheila would like to thank Kagawad Myrna Salarda and the SK Federation of Sooc for accommodating her throughout the evening.

Sheila Barrios live @ Ginoong Dinagyang 2011 p.2

Sheila Barrios live @ Ginoong Dinagyang 2011 p.1

Just Dance by Sheila Barrios @ A Night to Remember

Ilonggo pop songstress, Sheila Barrios who's notable Ilonggo hit singles "Ginpalangga" and "Sa Handum Na Guid Lang" that are dominating the airwaves in Iloilo and Bacolod does a Lady Gaga song during the Night to Remember singing contest last January. Sheila can perform any kind of song from various genres and style--including rap. Yes, she does and will soon be heard in her full-length indie album.