Iloilo City and BPO Love Affair

Cuidad de Iloilo is recognized as the most highly urbanized city of Panay. Trade and industry is booming in the city and it is in the forefront of commerce in western visayas.

One of the major industries that pushed the economic growth of the city is the Business Process Outsourcing industry. In turn, the city nurtured this industry which attracted other big BPO companies to invest in the city which further increased employment rate as well as the economic status of young Ilonggos. Read more

Convention Center Now 1 Billion Pesos

By: F. Allan L. Angelo and Wenceslao E. Mateo Jr

THE cost of the proposed Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) has ballooned to P1 billion.

No less than Senate President Franklin Drilon, proponent of the ICC project, announced the latest adjustment to the project cost in his message during the Ati-ati dance competition of the 2014 Dinagyang festival Sunday, January 26. Read more

5 Advantages of Iloilo Condo Living

Iloilo City is home to 425,000 Ilonggos. Unlike other major cities such as Manila and Cebu, Iloilo residents has yet to experience luxury condo living. Not surprisingly, Manila is a hotbed of condo development — it’s the capital city after all. Condos are also popping out down south, particularly in Cebu.   Read more

Dinagyang Festival – Iloilo City’s Pride

Dinagyang is one of Iloilo’s biggest events celebrated every third week of January. It is the time of the year when Ilonggos enjoy the festivities on the streets, not to mention the mouth-watering foods being everywhere you look. And oh, it is not only the locals, tourists around the globe are spending not only their money but their time just to join the Dinagyang Festival. Read more

So why invest in Iloilo City?

So why invest in Iloilo City?

Historically speaking, Iloilo was the first city outside of Manila to enjoy comfort and convenience that modernization has brought to our country. This is what Ilonggos are experiencing now and more. Being in the heart of the Philippines, it is still one of the gateways to business & trading in local, national and global scene. Read more

What You Should Know When Buying an Iloilo Condo

Nowadays, when you’re planning to buy a place to stay, you will realize that you have a lot of options to choose from. Condo units are one of these options and often preferred because it potentially provides more value compared to town houses and house & lot type of properties.

You can take advantage of their amenities such as swimming pools and gyms which you may not able to afford on your own. There is likely to be an association that manages and maintains condo development which will save you from almost all the burden you might incur in the future. Before purchasing a condo unit however, it is important to know some issues that may affect your way of living in the future. Read more