Molo is one of the seven districts in Iloilo City. It is the home of Molo Church, Pancit Molo, and a lot of notable people and “firsts” in the history. Above all, it is one of the centers of religion, trade, and education for Visayas. According to THE “LOCSIN CLAN” […]
Travel and Places
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Standing grand as a 2-story villa in the district of Molo in Iloilo City, the Molo Mansion attracts visitors because of its majestic view with a dramatic drop-off at its main entrance passing the roundabout with the fountain in the middle. Many are drawn to the place because of its […]
Buho is a bakery in Iloilo and the city’s iconic hole in wall. It started in 1940s wherein Ilonggos are literally buying freshly baked breads through the small square hole. From the outside, you need to inquire from the staff what are available through shouting from the small hole and […]
Nicolas Jalandoni Monument is the one located in an “island” in front of Atrium and Iloilo Provincial Capitol. It was built in July 1913. The busy streets of Iloilo and busy feet of Ilonggos doing personal errands daily, Nicolas Jalandoni is almost a forgotten personality of Iloilo City. Once upon […]
The Visita Iglesia or Seven Churches Visitation is a Roman Catholic Lenten tradition to visit seven churches on Maundy Thursday. While we are still in the middle of pandemic, our Catholic brothers and sisters can still practice Holy Week traditions including Visita Iglesia. This time we can do it virtually. […]
Eusebio Villanueva Mansion is formerly known as Don Julio Ledesma House. Its location is along Bonifacio Drive in Iloilo City. Very near the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. It was built in 1928 and the original owner was Don Julio Ledesma. Eusebio Villanueva House History The house’s materials are narra wood, concrete […]
Maria Clara Monument in Molo is located at the plaza complex. It is right in front of a coffee shop inside the plaza. The statue is a work of the Italian sculptor Francesco Riccardo Monti di Cremona. The sculpture is a tribute to Maria Clara and built in 1933. Maria […]
Bago Sipol Islet (or Chico Island) is another promising summer destination without going too far from Iloilo! Concepcion Tourism Office recently shared to promote the islet to all foreign and local tourist for summer idea. The town of Concepcion is really rich when it comes to summer destinations – Bulubadiangan […]
Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary or the Dominican Sisters of Molo is the second Filipino congregation of nuns founded in the Philippines. It is founded by Ilonggo nun in 1925. She is María Beatriz del Rosario Arroyo y Pidal (María Rosario of the Visitation). The lots were the […]