The revolutionists in Panay aligned themselves with those in Luzon, affirming their identity not narrowly as llonggos but as Filipinos. In lloilo, the Philippine flag was first unfurled on Christmas Day in 1898 at Plaza Libertad, fronting San José Church. Until then, it was called Plaza de Alfonso XIl. On […]
Jun Borres is the Fisherman of the Jumbo Fishing Corp. Most businessmen attribute their success to a change in market forces, a sudden stroke of genius, or sheer luck. For Jun Borres, it nothing short of a miracle. He tells the story like it was yesterday: “A chartered vessel had […]
Dr. Alfonso Uy is the Trailblazer of the La Filipina Uygongco Corporation. It must have been difficult for Alfonso Uy when he heard that the family could no longer support his high school education and that he would have to help keep it alive. The business had already been painstaking […]
In recent years, the sudden rise in loilo’s economy has sparked great interest in residential real estate development, attracting the attention of practically every major property developer with hopes of cashing in on city’s growing potential Subdivisions, villages, and gated communities now pepper almost every corner of the local terrain, […]
Atty. Joseph Go is the Navigator of the Light of Glory Taxi Services. Should you find yourself in a taxicab within Iloilo City limits, you will most likely be in one of Joseph Go’s fleet. And regardless of who is actually behind the wheel, you might as wel| have been […]
In an industry that never ceases to experience significant growth in customer demand, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) manages to remain at the forefront. Steadily introducing new concept models and creating milestones has always been a part of its legacy, one that is now being celebrated as MMPC has reached […]
Vic Tiu built on the property potential much earlier on with Landheights, one of the first developments in the city’s history. In 1987, even with a successful automotive dealership in Avescor Motors under his belt, he began developing the first phases of Imperial Homes Subdivision. “The market was growing, and […]
Tultul is a block of salt that lives on the island of Guimaras but has vanished in Iloilo’s food memory. It’s called tultul. It looks like a chunk of white coral with a gray, cement-like base. Run your finger on its surface and it will taste salty. The couple Serafin […]
The vibrant and dynamic spirit of young individuals will take center stage as the local community of Iloilo City comes together to celebrate International Youth Day on August 12, 2023. The event will kick off at 3:00 PM on the second floor of Festive Walk Iloilo, near Asian Home above […]
86th Iloilo City Charter Day Calendar of Events