The final (final) Enhanced Local Public Transport Route Plan (ELPTRP) of Iloilo City is here! Hop on board, the Ultimate Guide to Iloilo City Jeepney Routes is within this page. Iloilo City is a vibrant metropolis brimming with history (the OG Queen City of the South), culture (250++ Cultural Heritage […]
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List of Iloilo City Holidays for 2024 is up. Iloilo City is adhering to the national holidays and special non-working holidays. There are also additional local holidays celebrated in the city. For Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha, the official announcement will come from the Office of the President. There are […]
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Emergency contact numbers are crucial. They are equipped to respond quickly and efficiently to various emergencies, like natural disasters, accidents, public health crises, and security threats. Having dedicated emergency contact numbers ensures that individuals can quickly reach the appropriate authorities to report incidents and request assistance. Report Any Drug Related […]
We might often see some of Iloilo City’s cultural heritage spots. Often, when we are having our daily routines. Guilty speaking, we seldom recognize them. Less of what we know, these are actually the proof and silent evidences of how the city of Iloilo has progress through the years. The […]
The Iloilo Fish Port Complex (Fishing Port) is a major center of fish trading and marine products processing in the region. The fishing port is the traditional landing site of bag netters and other fishing bancas in Iloilo City and nearby towns. It houses the unloading and marketing facilities for […]
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They say that while nursing a wounded heart over a lost love in Capiz, Jovita Fuentes heard a maid sing a folksong that moved her. The lyrics reflected her sentiments. And so she documented, arranged and popularized this kundiman. Ahay! Kalisud Kalisud sang binayaan. Adlao gab-i pirmi ta ikao guina-tangisan […]
Masubo matuod ang dili angayan Provincial Jail ang amon guinsudlan Pader nagalibot, sa kilid magtimbang Rehas nga salsalon ang amon pwertahan Ang guintunaan sang amon pagpreso May ara pamuno, pamatay sang tawo May ara holdaper, kawatan sa bangko May ara nga smuggler kontra sa gobyerno Alas siete sang aga kami […]
Iloilo Ang Banwa Ko is an allegory on patriotism explained in two ways: first, making a little girl (Inday) stand for her town and second, a picture of carefree life free from political bondage. Lyrics Iloilo ang banwa ko ginahingadlan Katam-is nga polong ang akon ginmat-an Dili ko ikaw bulagan […]
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“Sa Banwa Sang Buenavista (In the Town of Buenavista)” is a folk song in lloilo and Bohol about three unmarried sisters. When the youngest of them marries, the eldest cries. The middle sister consoles her Manang, reassuring her that they too would soon find husbands. Sa banwa sang Buenavista May […]
“LUPANG HINIRANG” LYRICS Julian Felipe [1958] Bayang magiliw Perlas nang silanganan Alab nang puso Sa dibdib mo’y buhay Lupang hinirang Duyan ka nang magiting Sa manlulupig Di ka pasisiil Sa dagat at bundok Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw May dilag ang tula At awit sa paglayang minamahal Ang […]
Iloilo’s Dinagyang 2025 festival is set to happen on January 24-26, 2025. [Refresh for updates.] 100-Day Countdown to Dinagyang Festival 2025 The countdown to the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2025 is happening on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the activity center sang SM City Iloilo. Dinagyang Festival Theme “Buhi nga Pagtuo […]
Iloilo City, one of the highly-urbanized cities in the Philippines is slowly becoming one of the country’s places to boast impressive museums and art galleries in Iloilo City and the country from various seasoned Ilonggo artists. Each spot showcases the rich history and culture of the region. Paying a visit […]
Coffee shops and coworking spaces have recently become popular in the city. Students, professionals, and virtual workers are often hanging out in these places that also usually serve coffee, drinks, and food. However, staying to study or work in coffee shops and coworking spaces often come at a price. Often, […]
October 19, 2024, SM City Iloilo officially lighted up its giant Christmas tree and the whole of their Southpoint area for The Sweetest Christmas Ever at SM City Iloilo. This year’s theme is Santa’s Christmas Candyland where everyone can experience the magic of Christmas. The towering Christmas tree lit up […]