By definition, Calle Real means Royal Street in Spanish. It is along J.M. Basa Street and a historic street in the old downtown district of Iloilo City. It has multiple Commonwealth and Spanish-era buildings. But aside from its history and grandeur, it is a place of childhood memories, especially for […]
People and Culture
Jaro Fiesta 2021 is here. After the Dinagyang 2021 Festival, religious celebrations in the Queen City of the South does not eventually conclude. Devotees not only from the City of Love but also coming from the different corners of the world, flock to Jaro every second day of February in […]
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 […]
Babaye, ang aton Kalibotan Our World, A Woman We don’t believe in Feminism. We believe that women are naturally born to give care and bring tenderness to the world. It is not about the equality between men and women – an ageless dispute; it is about the very essence and […]
Sa Huni Sang Akon Lantoy by Flavio Zaragoza Cano I. Sa huni nga dì sampaton sang bikwalon ko nga lantoy, pamatìi ang panganduhoy, sang akon tagiposòon: masubù nga panalabiton ang iya mga halimbawà; subong sang tangis kag kaghà sang Ilóy nga nalulutan, sa atubangan sang lulubngan sang anák nga pinalanggà…. […]
After the very successful meeting of the Iloilo City Government with the Iloilo Bloggers Society with the booming partnership this upcoming Iloilo Summer Arts Festival (ISAF), we had this one rare opportunity to be toured by the good Mayor himself. We are beyond grateful that we can see the artworks […]
Featuring the works of 27 remarkable artists from all parts of the Philippines. Exhibit will run from Jan. 08-28, 2020 w/ the opening reception on Jan. 07 at 6PM. Omriel Art Gallery is located on the 2nd Floor of the Galeria Atria Bldg. Credits: Omriel [Read also] Art Galleries and Museums […]
Colorful banderitas, a number of tents, busy people, smiling faces and welcoming ambiance despite the thunderstorms in the opening day and high heat index on that weekend – these are only few of what you can notice from the Produkto Lokal Weekend Fair. For Iloilo City and province tenants, that […]
Last October 28, 2017, we came to Cinematheque Iloilo to join the European Film Festival and that was also the time when one promising Ilonggo visual artist by the name of Paul Angelo was having his exhibit entitled “ Duog Hidait (Peace Hold) the Exhibitions”. Duog Hidait (Peace Hold) the […]
Streets are not only indicators of locations, directions, and addresses but they are also signposts to history and our culture. Their names identify and give permanence to places, describe the characteristics of environs and honor events and persons of significance—living and dead. Here is a list of the most interesting […]