Articles tagged with: Sta. Barbara
Iloilo International Airport: A gateway for tourists, a portal of hope for Ilonggos
Many things have been said about our new Iloilo International Airport – modern, beautiful, clean, safe, comfortable, etc. But have anyone noticed the boost in morale it brought to us Ilonggos? After the Iloilo Airport …
Morning swing at Iloilo Golf and Country Club
Iloilo I LOVE! visits the hundred-year old and oldest existing golf course in the Philippines – the Iloilo Golf and Country Club at Santa Barbara.
After visiting Santa Barbara’s town proper, we decided to cross the …
They’re growing grapes at Santa Barbara
On my trip to Santa Barbara, I wouldn’t want to miss the grape orchard at Barangay Lanag. To tell you honestly, I haven’t seen grapes being grown here at our tropics and it was a …
Santa Barbara: Cradle of Ilonggo Patriotism
Years after the spark of the 1896 Revolution in Manila, the Spaniards thought they could keep the Ilonggos loyal to the Crown because of the province’s unprecendented growth and the people’s antipathy towards war and …
Sta Barbara Dam and Irrigation System: Almost century-old but still amazing
Iloilo I LOVE! visits the 90 year-old Sta Barbara Dam and Irrigation. The exploration was flattering as they were pampered by the beauty of the scene and the relaxing feeling brought by the gentle flow …
Church of Sta. Barbara: History and Simplicity
A church of great importance in our search for freedom, the Sta. Barbara Church in Iloilo testifies to Ilonggos’ contribution in our attainment of independence. In her beauty and uniqueness, this church also serves as …
