Reading books about Iloilo can be a valuable and enriching experience that deepens our connection to our community, enhances our understanding of our history and culture, and inspires a sense of pride and engagement. The Iloilo City Public Library (ICPL) is a home to some of the ideal Iloilo books […]
People and Culture
Coach Nile embarked on a journey to spread hope throughout the nation with his Rise of the Youth Campaign. He firmly believes that by reaching out to communities, he can positively impact lives one story at a time. The campaign initially focused on addressing the rising issue of suicide among […]
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 […]
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 […]
It all started with a dragon fruit cutting which was a gift to them. They planted it along the side of the street and now, you can barely count their numbers. In an island province called Guimaras, the best thing that will come to mind is their world-class mangoes. Who […]