On May 10, 2025, a Jane’s Walk around Jaro, Iloilo City happened. We scheduled a special time of the year to see our neighborhood in Jaro. It was just a stroll, walking back to our familiar streets and rediscovering stories that we share.
For those who might be interested, next time, this Jane’s Walk is done annually, free, community-led walking tours inspired by the legendary urban activist and writer, Jane Jacobs. In Iloilo City, the main organizer is Doc Vic Salas.
This was already the second year of Jane’s Walk. The first one happened in the District of Molo. Through Jane’s walk, we believed that the best way to understand a place is to walk it, to observe the little details, and to connect with the people who live there.
Photos I was able to capture:
Loreto Ledesma House
On February 7, 2023, Loreto Ledesma House was officially declared a Heritage House by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and unveiled its historical marker.
Lopez Jaena Street Signage
Named after the hero from Jaro, Graciano Lopez Jaena, the street is a major thoroughfare of the district that stretches until the Sambag stoplight.
Jaro Plaza Children’s Playground
Specific spot of Jaro Plaza where the kids can develop their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development to contribute in their over-all well-being.
This area was believed to be the spot where the water source of old people of Jaro was located. This is where they fetch their water for drinking, washing the clothes and dishes, and taking a bath.
The Restored Jaro Bandstand
The bandstand played a role in community life as they were a place for local bands to entertain the public after mass and during festivals, to deliver announcements and speeches, and simply a place to gather and enjoy the ambiance of the plaza.
Jaro Plaza was once the most beautiful plaza in Panay, and people from towns would choose to relax and unwind here during their rest days.
Old Jaro Municipal Hall
Archbishop’s Palace
Agatona Arguelles de Jalandoni Building
Modesto Ledesma House
Jaro Belfry
Jalbuena Art Deco House
Patrocinio Gamboa Monument
Panay War Memorial
Jaro Evangelical Church
Two days before full moon.
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