Baroque Churches of the Philippines: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Baroque Churches of the Philippines represent a fusion of European church design (baroque) and local construction techniques and decorations. Their specific characteristics include a separate...
View ArticleSan Joaquin’s Colonial Treasures
San Joaquin Church Detail of facade bas relief depicting the Battle of Tétouan San Joaquin Cemetery Detail of cemetery archway The southwestern towns of Iloilo boasts of exquisite colonial...
View ArticleIloilo’s Underworld: Bulabog Puti-an National Park
Philippine Orange Tarantula (Selenobrachys philippinus), endemic to Panay & Negros Covering an area of 854 hectares, the Bulabog Puti-an National Park in Dingle, Iloilo, Philippines is a nature...
View ArticleSeda Atria Hotel: The Cosmopolitan Face of Iloilo City
In recent years, Iloilo City has been enjoying a renaissance of sorts: its heritage buildings are being restored, the Iloilo River revitalized with an esplanade, and new commercial districts are on the...
View ArticleUrban Sands: A Resort-Style Oasis in the Heart of Iloilo City
The moment you step into Urban Sands Hotel in Iloilo City, you’re completely transported away from the buzzing city to – as its name suggests – a beach resort somewhere in Boracay or Cebu. You’ll...
View ArticleAirAsia Launches Manila-Iloilo Flights Starting at PHP 990!
AirAsia now flies three times daily from Manila to Iloilo, home of the rambunctious Dinagyang Festival. Hala bira! The World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for nine years running, AirAsia launched its...
View ArticleInjap Tower Hotel: Stay on Top at Iloilo City’s Tallest
Rising 21 storeys above Iloilo City’s Diversion Rd, it’s hard to miss Injap Tower Hotel. As a matter of fact, it’s the tallest building in the city (for now), let alone the entire region of Western...
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