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What to Do and Where to Go in Iloilo City? – A Quick Guide For Tourists

Iloilo City is considerably small as far as metrocities in the Philippines are concerned. The city is rich in history and culture which makes it interesting. True indeed, it is where the old and the new converge which makes it quite intruiging to domestic and international visitors.

A video about Iloilo City was uploaded in YouTube. Encapsulated in less than 10 minutes, it should serve as a guide for tourists of the city. The video shows — in a rather straightforward manner — what to do and eat, where to stay at, go to, and what places to visit in the City of Love, Iloilo City.

Watch the video HERE or below. Links to the maps are provided in the description below the via YouTube. Read more

40 Thoughts About Cebu (From a True-blooded Ilonggo)

An Ilonggo who had been living in Cebu for almost seven years, shared his thoughts about his adoptive city on social media and his post has been getting plenty of interesting reactions from his peers.

He had spent the first half of his adult life in Iloilo City, and the other as a hardworking pseudo-Cebuano, but it is in Cebu where he truly lived independently. As a Psychology graduate, it’s natural for him to observe even the minute of details. Thanks to his quirkiness, we have our brains something very insightful to chew on.

Below is a copy of his post. Images were just added for entertainment. Enjoy. Read more

Iloilo Business Park opens first Paris-inspired Christmas Village

Iloilo Business Park once again brings the magic of merry-making this holiday season with the opening of the first ever Paris-themed Christmas Village in Iloilo. Read more

The Best Iloilo Video You Will Ever See

Last month, Iloilo’s renowned team of aerial cinematographers, HeliCam Philippines, released their What’s ⬆︎Up Iloilo Vol.1 video. And it is the best one yet!

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Common Ilonggo Quirks and Amusing Characteristics

Let’s talk about regional idiosyncracies as we explore Ilonggos’ quirkiness and understand why they behave the way they do.

This is a short list of observed Ilonggo quirks and their origins. Some would make you proud; some might infuriate you. Read on, and feel free to comment! 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