Top Tourist Spots in Iloilo City

Here is my List of Top Tourist Spots in Iloilo City Philippines: 01) Iloilo's Esplande 1, 2 & 3 02) Camina Balay Na Bato 03) Nelly's Garden 04) Fort San Pedro 05) Restored Iloilo Old Capitol  06) Museo Iloilo 07) Iloilo City Hall - Gallery & Rooftop 08) Calle Real District & Array Of Restored Buildings 09) Roberto's House 10) Casa Mariquit - Ancestral Home 11) Jaro Cathedral 12) Molo Church 13) Molo Mansion 14) Iloilo Diversion Road 15) Villa Church...

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Iloilo is Rising

The renaissance of Iloilo has begun. After a years of being on the sideline, Iloilo has finally undergone a rebirth - emerging as the new face of economic progress attracting increasing insvestments ans potential businesses - all while preserving its glorious past. credit: http://www.megaworldcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ibpmb.p...

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Iloilo Rising

By: Rolando T. Dy MANY things are happening in Iloilo: The Riverbank, the Apec Convention Center, Ayala Park, Gaisano City Center and Megaworld Complex. After many years of lethargy, there is rebirth. The city opened up to the world in 1855 and became the biggest port in the country anchored on sugar exports. In 1889, the Queen Regent of Spain named it the Queen’s City of the South, and in 1890, the city government was established. In the 1950s, the labor unions controlled by the Espinosas and the Navas caused a major disaster to the Iloilo economy, according to Iloilo chronicles. To seize the port, an oil depot was bombed. Control of...

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See the World through Iloilo

Iloilo City, the Philippines’ “city of love” and the historical city most favored by Spain through the royal decree of Queen Regent Maria Christina during the Spanish colonial era, is now on its way for a newfound elevation, a magnificent rise as one of the most favored economic centers, a new investment hub, and world-class cultural heritage. A passionate site-seeing within this vibrant metropolis would give visitors and quests some glimpses of different world wonders. These resemblances are often associated with its grandeur history, culture and optimistic people whose values and perspective focuses mainly in their deep cultural pride....

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Iloilo

Iloilo is a city of magnificent history and opportunities shaped throughout its existence. Still, it remains to be vibrant and culturally-passionate through its culture-loving people who never fail to dream big yet continue to preserve its rich cultural past. If you’re a true-blue Ilonggo or just a visitor of this exquisite city, here are 10 things you should know: Are you Foodie? Come to Iloilo and tickle your taste buds. Iloilo City is more than just the heart of Western Visayas and economic center. For visitors and travelers who are looking ahead to visit this vibrant city, it’s world-famous gastronomy, delicacies and food...

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Megaworld to develop modern financial center in Iloilo

By Iris C. Gonzales MANILA, Philippines - Megaworld, the Andrew Tan-led property giant, is developing a modern financial center inside the 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park, with several banks and companies already set to build regional headquarters in the district, a ranking official said over the weekend. Jennifer Palmares-Fong, head of marketing of Iloilo Business Park, said interest has been strong, with commercial lots almost sold out. “There has been a strong interest from various sectors, particularly financial and banking, to establish their businesses in Iloilo Business Park. Since we announced the township being envisioned...

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Iloilo City hosts 13th PACUIT natl confab

By: Lara Jeunesse I. Villaruel ILOILO City is hosting the three-day 13th national conference of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities of Industrial Technology (PACUIT), Inc. at Punta Villa Resort.Dr. Luis M. Sorolla Jr., president of West Visayas State University welcomed the more than 300 delegates on the opening program yesterday.Some of the brightest minds in the country will present their researches and projects on various areas of industrial technology, engineering, and industrial education in line with the theme “Innovation: From Development to Commercialization”.Hosted by WVSU, Iloilo Science and Technology University,...

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Palace takes June 12 freedom rites to Iloilo

The storied former Iloilo provincial capitol will add to its history on June 12 when it hosts the first ever Independence Day vin d’honneur (wine of honor) to be held outside Malacañang. The two-story building completed in 1873 will be the venue for the traditional cocktails to be hosted by President Aquino, after the Independence Day flag-raising ceremony in Sta. Barbara town in Iloilo. The vin d’honneur, which Malacañang holds every Independence Day and at the beginning of every year, is expected to be attended by about 120 members of the diplomatic corps and their spouses, legislators, and civic and business leaders. The old Iloilo...

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History of Zarraga

Zarraga was once a nameless jungle or a no man’s land with an abundance of big trees, talahib, cogon and wild grasses so tall and thick, it was a place good only for hunters. Luckily, the pioneers who first discovered Zarraga, headed by Marcelino Poblador, Fulgencio Pinuela, Eugenio Pedro Zarraga and Marcelino Pinuela formed the town in 1853. The town of Zarraga was named after Pedro Zarraga, then Alcalde Mayor of Irong-Irong (now Iloilo City). He served for eight years until his death in August 26, 1882. When the Americans finally allowed the Filipinos to establish their own civil government, Fruto Gregorios and Petre Gustilo ran for the...

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