People and Culture

Hindi pag pangitaa sa buho sang donut ang kanamit. Kinahanglan may buho ang donut para nga tuod nga donut. Kay kung wala buho, hindi donut. Pero wala sa buho sang donut ang kanamit. Ang dough sa tunga, ginkuha para himuon nga iban nga donut. Ang kanamit sang buho nga ginapangita […]

EB Magalona is the namesake of Enrique B. Magalona, a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. Previously known as the town of Saravia, it was renamed in honor of Enrique B. Magalona, a former senator. The name E.B. Magalona has become more popular because this is where F.F. […]

As part of the 123rd Semana sang Iloilo and the 12th anniversary of the Old Iloilo Facebook Group, ‘PA-AMBIT’ offered a captivating afternoon of short talks exploring the vibrant tapestry of Iloilo’s history and culture. With a thriving community of over 57,000 members (and counting!), the Old Iloilo Facebook Group […]

Mango season is here! All roads lead to Guimaras for the famous Manggahan Festival, a deliciously vibrant two-week festival that pays homage to the world-renowned and sweetest mangoes. Every year, the Provincial Government of Guimaras has a long list of activities for both local and foreign visitors to enjoy. The […]

The USWAG Scholarship Program is part of Iloilo City’s W.H.E.E.L.S. roadmap (Welfare, Health, Environment, Education, Livelihood, Sustainability) under Education. Under the program, qualified beneficiaries get P5, 000 cash assistance per semester. To inspire the Uswag scholars to strive more with excellence, the City Mayor gives out cash incentive for those […]

Last April 16, 2024, VISOR ran a giveaway of “die-cast” scale models sent to them by Blue and Yellow Diecast Toys which are Suzuki Jimny tissue cases! VISOR Posted: Tried my luck as Sa Lugar Lang and here was my answer-entry: Hi Visor! I am Sa Lugar Lang (Ilonggo’s way […]

Manggahan 2024 will be on May 3-22, 2024. Here is the line-up of activities for this year:

Last April 1 – 3, 2024, RCK Ministries and Beautiful Powerful Women International continued the transformative journey of love and empowerment during the Transformed By Love Iloilo Mission Trip. This three-day mission trip, in collaboration with various local partners, brought forth healing, inspiration, and hope to countless individuals in Iloilo […]

Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, which commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ according to Christian belief. According to the accounts, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a […]

One evening in February of 1966, the Iloilo skies were ablaze with fiery hues permeating the night light. A fire originating from Iznart Street had begun to gain momentum, stretching its scorching talons across the city. It was unexpected; it was devastating; and it was to forever redesign the geography […]