According to the legend, the name Badiangan was derived from the Ilonggo vernacular badiang a wild plant belonging to the gabi family. When the Spaniards first set foot in Badiangan, which was then a thriving settlement, they passed by the natives bathing and washing in the spring. The Spaniards asked […]
Pavia, which is 9.6 km. north of Iloilo City and has really emerged from a facile town to a bustling town of industrial and manufacturing firms. Pavia’s detailed account of history was found in an unpublished report of 1973 edited by Gaudiosa Janeo, Fernando Hubero, and Nelson Gumban and later […]
Iloilo Bird House is the place you should be when you are looking for a truly Ilonggo experience that is not batchoy. In this small place along Valeria Street, you can enjoy their famous thin-crust pizzas, cakes, and pastries. There are tables and chairs available in the refreshments in case […]
Camiña Balay nga Bato century-old ancestral house in Arevalo district of Iloilo City. Its construction dates back to the 1860s and is now part of an important cultural property. It is one of the most prominent ancestral houses in Iloilo offering its guests a warm atmosphere, and ancient and historical […]
The Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024 successfully showcased Iloilo as a fun, foodie, and friendly province. This, as nine towns through their respective festivals, gave impressive and captivating performances highlighting the province’s rich history, culture and tradition; abundant resources; and loving and friendly Ilonggos. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas congratulated […]
The 51st Paraw Regatta Festival is here! The Asia’s oldest traditional craftsmanship in boat-building event is set to unfold on February 25, 2024. According to Dr. Roberto Samosa, chairman of the Paraw Sailing Event, this year’s edition of the longest and biggest sailing competition in Southeast Asia will officially open […]
The year of the Dragon is here! To celebrate as “descendants of the dragon” here is the 2024 Chinese New Year Guide (Iloilo)! Kung Hei Fat Choi! Zàijiàn! Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the most important traditional festival celebrated by the […]
Cafe culture in Iloilo is alive and well from our love. Bluejay Coffee & Company serves coffee drinks, comfort food, and cozy interiors. Bluejay features a homey-laid back ambiance dominated by earthly tones that makes it an ideal space to hang out, catch up, read some notes, or finish a […]
TUBONG-TUBONG FESTIVAL Municipality of Tubungan Every 1st of May Tubong-Tubong is Festival in Tubungan, lloilo celebrated every 1st of May and is highlighted by the tribal dance competition showcasing the excerpts how Tubungan got its name and exposes the different rituals still being practiced by the Babaylans (ancient priestess or […]
Mayor Jerry P. Treñas welcomes the impending modernization of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) in Iloilo City. This is after the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has awarded International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) a 25-year concession contract to develop and operate the port facility. “The improvement of our port […]