Articles in Culture and Heritage
Iloilo City honors Señor Sto. Niño de Arevalo
Iloilo City celebrated the annual feast of the Sto Niño through Masses, processions, merry-making and praying to the image of the Child Jesus. At Villa Arevalo, where the highlight of the celebrations is the 3rd …
Experience ILOILO CITY like no other! Your GUIDE is now here for you!
Introducing the book, “ILOILO: Your Guide to the Philippines’ City of Love”
The first and only handy travel guide for Iloilo City!
Iloilo City is emerging as one of the country’s next tourism hubs. With its renewed …
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE to 2013 ILOILO DINAGYANG FESTIVAL
Iloilo Dinagyang Festival has grown to be national phenomenon. The exotic choreography, loud drum beating, and the ecstatic street dancing have captured a growing number of audiences every year. Tourists and spectators from all over …
A Halloween like no other: Pavia’s Tigkaralag 2012
Dressed in hair-raising Halloween costumes in playful imagery of skeletons, witches, aswangs supported with grotesque make-up and props, Pavia’s Tigkaralag is perfect showcase of Filipinos’ traditions, culture and morals during All Soul’s day. In every …
The colorful 7th Saludan Festival of Tigbauan
The colorful culture of the southern coasts of Iloilo reflects the Ilonggo’s typical rural life. Daily yet admirable scenes of farming, fishing and handicraft-making are celebrated yearly both as showcase of our unique culture and …
Ilonggos and Visitors flock Esplanade’s explosive opening
It was a whole day of fun, excitement and entertainment at yesterday’s opening of the Iloilo Esplanade. Music, dance, fireworks, and a dragon boat exhibition game were the prime activities during the opening. The beautiful …
Iloilo Cultural Heritage Foundation bares future projects for Calle Real
There are so many good news I would love to share with you regarding the developments at the restoration efforts at Calle Real. The Iloilo Cultural Heritage Foundation Inc. has lined up several projects that …
Molo Plaza now restored to its full regalia
After months of anticipation, the old Molo Plaza, seemed neglected for generations, is now restored to its old grandeur. The pathways are now new, the statues at the gazebo are back, and the trees have …
SNEAK PEEK: Iloilo River Esplanade’s grandiose transformation
Finally, the much anticipated opening of the Iloilo River Esplanade is near. Set on August 18, as part of the 75th Iloilo City Charter Day celebrations, the Esplanade will surely amaze local and foreign visitors …
San Joaquin Church: Militaristic in Design and Purpose
Now sitting quietly at one of Iloilo’s oldest and historic towns, the Church of San Joaquin is a must-see for those having their South Iloilo adventure. More than a century old, the church had been …
