Iloílo City and Province

Iloilo Countryside Pictures

Pototan - With an average of 9,449,459 hectares and a total of 60,127 people

The Plaza of Pototan, a prominent local destination during the Yuletide Season.










Taken by me

Lambunao

Fields


Plaza



Chuch


Sugarcane Truck


Passi City, a component city of Iloilo


Pinapples are also a major industry

Passi Church Interiors


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Sugar is a major industry in Passi City


There are a lot of caves in Passi, I'm planning to cross one some day!

Dumangas

Church

I like this one :p

[URL = http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/pavia-iloilo]Pavia[/URL]
Pavia is the site of the Pavia-Agro Industrial Area




Pavia church

Sta. Barbara


Statue of Gen. Martin Delgado


Church

Duenas
Perhaps the scariest town in Iloilo, one movie of shake rattle and roll was based from stories from Duenas. Just look at their church, gives me the goose bumps already





Leganes , part of Metro Iloilo


Municipal Hall

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Janiuay


You could see the bullet marks made during WWII in this one

Leon


Miagao


This church, included in the World Heritage List of the UNESCO, is distinct because the Spaniards incorporated the local environment in its design also because the chruch was built at a time where there were no such tools to build such a magnificent church

Calinog



Cabatuan

[mhe-ann]

Iloilo is simply beautiful. awesome! Now I remember, my brother's ex-girlfriend is from Iloilo. Hope I could visit the place someday (no more fear)

[whyte]

Iloilo, as shown above, is a haven for church-hoppers.

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[whyte]

Originally Posted by chymera

Iloilo is also the financial center of Western Visayas, almost every corner of downtown has a bank and a lot of prominent rich families has origins from Iloilo.

Iloilo could use some more malls. I hope Ayala builds theirs here soon!

really dreaming of this, AYALA CENTER ILOILO
plus more CLASSY HOTELS with better convention facilities.
it would be a boom if twice a year there would be national conventions

[tyronne]

wow im surprised! Iloilo has some of the most beautiful churches in the country Miagao Church is indeed astonishing.

Thanks ur pictures are great too when I have the chance i'll try to get some more pictures of Iloilo ... maybe some of the recent dvelopments in Diversion road or the Jalandoni Bridge....

Did you notice how narrow the Jalandoni bridge, near USA, is??? Last time i peeped it looked like it was just 2 lanes wide (eek!!), hope they have plans to expand that .... its not everyday we get projects like that ...

Lastest News headlines from RU6 - www.nscb.gov.ph

Total investment in the region increased by 28.5 percent in 3rd qtr. of 2004...

A total of Php1.8 billion worth of investments were generated by the region during the 3rd quarter of 2004 showing a 28.5 percent increase over the same quarter of the previous year. An increase of 4.9 percent in new business registration contributed to such growth.
Among the provinces, Iloilo recorded the highest investment growth of 543.2 percent. Majority of the registered firms in the region were from wholesale/retail and services sectors comprising 53.0% and 40.0%, respectively. Guimaras province also posted a 297.6 percent increase in registered firms. Capital intensive firms registered in Guimaras were beach resorts, fruit processing , real estate, recreation services, vegetables and fruits manufacturer.

[ThisFire]

Iloilo really is a gem that would be an ideal stopover for any tourist!

[whyte]

Santa Barbara Church and Convent.
An imposing edifice of Baroque Renaissance architecture, it was built in 1845 and was finished 33 years later. It was made the headquarters of the Ejercito Libertador during the revolution against Span in the Visayas in 1898. In 1991, the National Historical Institute declared it as a national historical landmark.


Cry of Santa Barbara Marker
This historical marker lies in the same site where the Philippine flag was first raised outside Luzon, the event popularly know as the "Cry of Santa Barbara" which took place in November 17, 1898. It stands as a living witness of Visayan gallantry and heroism during the dark ages of the revolution against Spanish tyranny and oppression.


Iloilo Golf and Country Club.
This 18-hole golf course in Barangay San Sebastian is a scenic sight to see. Carved on a 35-hectare area of plain and rolling hills, the view is panoramic, embellished by nature. This playground is the only one of its kind in Panay Island and is the oldest in Asia. Built in 1907 by a group of Scots, English and American expatriates, local as well as national tournaments are often held here.


Monument of Gen. Martin T. Delgado.
Found in the northwestern entrance of the town plaza and facing the municipal building stands the statue in bronze of the town's most distinguished son, Gen. Martin T. Delgado. He is the foremost hero of the revolution against Spain in the Visayas as the commander-in-chief of the revolutionary forces in the these region which drove out the colonizers from the Visayan Islands on November 24, 1898.


Centennial Giant Flag.
Proudly waving atop a 120-foot flagpole, this 30 feet by 60 feet Philippine flag is one of the only five giant flags in the country that mark the national trunk sites during the celebration of the centennial of Philippine independence in 1998.


Centennial Museum and Information Center.
A centennial freedom trail site project of the Philippine Centennial Commission, this museum tells the story of Santa Barbara's proud historical heritage and its rich legacies in arts, science and culture, and in the works of nature.


Santa Barbara Cemetery.
Considered a hallowed ground, the Roman Catholic Cemetery is one of the oldest landmarks in the town located at Sitio Anggasan, Barangay Duyanduyan. Its facade bears the mark of Spanish influence in the country. It was constructed in1845 and was also one of the strongest structures built during the Spanish time that has survived earthquakes.


Victory Plaza and Municipal Bandstand.
The town plaza, with its beautiful landscape, is a sight to behold. It is a favorite rendezvous of both the young and the old especially in the afternoon and evening. The bandstand is a circular structure that was constructed in 1925. It has served as a stage for band and musicians, political rallies, religious programs as well as cultural shows and contests since the American era.


Santa Barbara Irrigation Dam.
Not more than a kilometer from the poblacion is the Santa Barbara Irrigation Dam. Completed in 1926, this massive structure is the first gravity irrigation system in the Visayas that has revolutionized farming in Iloilo.

[whyte]

SKYSCRAPERS in Iloilo?
Sadly the tallest building is less than 12 floors I assume.

[ThisFire]

Originally Posted by whyte

SKYSCRAPERS in Iloilo?
Sadly the tallest building is less than 12 floors I assume.

No! That's a good thing! I wouldn't want beautiful Iloilo to turn into something like that! Thank you guys for all the pictures and for the recent additions posted today! Very nice culture, history and architectural qualities of the many sites over there in Iloilo! I'd like to visit one day.

[whyte]

that would be nice
but i would suggest that new and taller buildings be built "together" so that they form a part of the modern NEW CITY in contrast to the charm of the old city....

[ThisFire]

Oh yeah that's always a nice thing. But every place should have their own preserved zone, just in case.

Actually I think this is the tallest building would be the Sugar Industrial Building:



Well if this doesnt count then it would be the new U/C condos along the Diversion Road or the JD Building in La Paz.

Heres a little bit of history to why Iloilo was and is still rightfully considered the Queen City of the South

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"Queen City of the South," A Misnomer



by: Cornelio P. Panes
(A reaction to Tessa Mauricio's "The Queen Mother of the South")

The title of Iloilo as Queen City of the South before Cebu grabbed it is a misnomer. It was not intended to mean the premiere or leading city outside Metro Manila. This was how it all began.

At the outbreak of the Philippine revolution, the Ayuntamiento (municipal council) of Jaro was the first to condemn, by way of a resolution, the revolution as "an unpatriotic act." The Ilonggo alta sociedad also responded to the news of revolution with protestation and outrage and evoked pro-Spanish loyalty. The Ayuntamiento of Iloilo followed suit and organized the Iloilo Volunteer Battalion.

The voluntarios, as members were called, were recruited from among the private population of Jaro and Iloilo and the adjoining prosperous towns of Molo, Arevalo, Oton and Sta. Barbara, and the more distant northern and eastern pueblos. They fought against the army of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite and Pampanga. Illustrious personalities like Martin Delgado, Quintin Salas, Pedro Monteclaro and Adriano Hernandez were among the officers of the battalion. The biggest financial contributors to the Ilongo contingent were industrialist Don Eugenio Lopez and shipping magnate Don Felix dela Rama.

In the battlefield of Cavite, the voluntarios helped the Spanish forces in the initial defeat of Aguinaldo's forces in 1897. It was the most well-equipped and well-trained contingent on the side of Spain. They helped in the fall of Silang and Imus which led to the collapse of the revolutionaries' defenses in Cavite after a fierce battle for Zapote bridge. The Spanish Crown was elated with that Spanish and the voluntarios' victory. Queen Regent Maria Cristina issued a royal decree awarding the city of Iloilo the perpetual title LA MUY LEAL Y NOBLE CIUDAD DE ILOILO or the Most Loyal and Noble City of Iloilo "for its exemplary conduct and all its laudable action during the present insurrection, in organizing and equipping an Ilongo Volunteer Battalion..."

Since then, Iloilo was known as "THE QUEEN'S CITY," a moniker for the longer title, which, to our present-day term, is the Queen's pet city. This is because Manila was first granted an almost similar title by the Queen. The title was decreed to be incorporated in the official seal of the city.

Legally speaking, Iloilo has the perpetual right to the title Queen City by virtue of the said decree. But no Ilongo now is bothered if Cebu snatched that title away. It is a title that would perpetually shame us.

In the 1990's the City Government of Iloilo unofficially removed the title from the city seal as can be shown in its printed letterheads. To make the removal official, the city council of Iloilo should pass a resolution removing the title from the city's seal.

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Iloilo City - The Queen Mother of the South

by: Tessa C. Mauricio of "The Manila Times"
Iloilo City The Queen Mother of the South By Tessa C. Mauricio “Welcome to the Queen City of the South!” A visitor to Iloilo City is bound to receive this greeting several times—at the airport tarmac, even in quaint, little pastry shops where the city’s famed barquillos and galletas are made. Eight out of 10 such visitors would then most likely scan the immediate vicinity, and check if the plane had landed in Cebu instead. And when the visitor is finally convinced that the sights and sounds are distinctly Iloilo’s, the inevitable question would follow: “How could there be two Queen Cities of the South?” “The original Queen City is really Iloilo; not Cebu,” says the first-ever woman Tourism secretary of the Philippines; a true-blooded Ilongga by the name of Narzalina Z. Lim. And the manner by which she and her kababayans would make the claim— in the typical melodious Ilonggo voice and an amiable smile—can well, in fact, settle the matter immediately. But of course, facts need to be laid down, lest a conflict ensues between the two Visayan cities. Iloilo’s reign Iloilo, or Irong-Irong as it was called before the Spanish invasion, has always been a prosperous province. Its rich agricultural lands and numerous ports have been the major factors toward its continued progress. By the mid-1800s, Iloilo emerged as the biggest center of commerce and trade in the Visayas and Mindanao; second only to Manila. Fast forward to the 1900s—the establishment of roads, a railway line, an airport, and the surge of the sugar industry in between—Iloilo rightly received her crown as the Queen City of the South. And not only did she prosper in agriculture and commerce, but she also regaled the rest of the nation with grand architectural structures, superior educational establishments, the most glittering of socials, and lively cultural festivities. Soon, Her Majesty’s able sons became the country’s most important business pioneers, among them, Eugenio Lopez, Gregorio Araneta, and a host of other prominent family names, who reaped sweet success from sugar planting. Iloilo, of course, was proud of her children, but there was a price to be paid. While these entrepreneurs and hacien*deros continued to spread their wings—whether to find more land in Bacolod, or to set up industries in Cebu and Manila—the dynamic progress that had long been synonymous to Iloilo eventually plateaued, and dulled the luster of Her Majesty’s crown. Thereafter, Cebu was anointed as the new Queen of the Visayas. Her glorious past, alive and well Despite Iloilo’s “dethronement,” a visit to the former Queen City of the South would explain why her sons and daughters refuse to let go of her previous title. She is still majestic, what with rich remnants of her glorious past that stand proud to this very day. If Luzon boasts of Vigan as its Heritage City, then the Visayas should do the same of Iloilo. Spread around the province are ancient churches and vintage homes dating as far back as the 1800s. Her churches. Truly breathtaking—and perhaps Iloilo’s greatest treasure—is the Miag-ao Fortress Church. Built in 1786, the church is included in the Unesco World Heritage List, and remains to be one of the most photographed landmarks in the Philippines. While Miag-ao’s yellow stone structure is reminiscent of the great temples of Aztec art, the church’s details are unique for they bear touches of the local culture. The facade, for example, displays an intricate carving of St. Christopher with the boy Jesus on his shoulders, enjoying the shade of a bountiful palm tree. This very Filipino setting is guarded by two dissimilar bell towers, which according to history, once served as lookout points for piratical attacks in the province. The church of Sta. Barbara is another well-restored old-world structure outside the city proper, while the cathedrals of Molo and Jaro near the center, are also crowd drawers. They too are architectural feats, made more interesting by unique concepts: Molo Cathedral is home to 16 statues of all-female saints, while Jaro houses an all-male counterpart. Her homes. The old world feel of Iloilo does not end with her numerous churches. The Jaro District, which gave birth to the country’s first-ever millionaire’s lane, delights tourists with vintage houses at every corner. Most enchanting is the 200-year-old Javellana ancestral home, whose ownership is passed on to the eldest child of every succeeding generation. Now under the care of solar power entrepreneur Robert “Pan*chito” Lopez Puckett, the restored Spanish house of wood and stone is referred to as “Casa Mari*quit”—Mariquit being Panchito’s grandmother, a third-generation Javellana and wife to former vice president Fernando Lopez Sr. Panchito employed the services of restoration experts from Intramuros when he inherited the house in the late eighties, and they did excellent job in polishing Mariquit’s dark wood floors and balustrades, her wrought iron ventanillas, and colorful stained glass windows. Lining Jaro’s main road, meanwhile, is Nely’s Garden, whose long, tree-lined drive leads to a decades’ old white mansion, the ancestral home of the wealthy Lopez clan; as well as the Boat House, a multilevel art-deco-inspired abode, which serves as the vacation house of the late Eugenio Lopez Sr.’s brood. Her story. What enhances the pleasure of visiting Iloilo’s ancient treasures are the stories that her children are always eager to share at every destination. How Miag-ao became home to refugees during the war; the miracle of Molo Cathedral’s Virgin Mary when El Niño hit the province; and how Panchito’s grandfather happily leased the beautiful Javellana home to a school for a mere P300 in the mid-eighties. These and more are the stories that have sparked a renewed vigor in the Ilonggos to give back the city her crown. “When we look around us,” they say, “we realize she never did lose her crown for Iloilo continues to be as rich as ever.” What she is, without a doubt, is the Queen Mother of the South. She gave birth to many economies in the Visayas, and she has, all these years, kept her treasures alive and well. The city’s sons and daughters More than ever, the Ilonggos are hopeful that they will soon restore their beloved city to her old glory. They find inspiration in the work of reelected mayor Jerry Trenas, who since his first term, has left no stones unturned in ensuring that Iloilo continues to prosper. Trenas has rightly identified tourism as a potent force in furthering the city’s economy, and restoring the distinction she once had in the Visayas. Thus far, the forward-thinking mayor has fueled an equally dynamic group of Ilong*gos to promote Iloilo as a rich tourist destination, as well as a city that can ably host international and national conventions. Formed only in the beginning of the year, the Iloilo City Convention Bureau (ICCB) already shows much promise in fulfilling the task with Ma. Teresa S. Sarabia, Ph.D as president, former Tourism secretary Narzalina Lim as marketing representative and consultant, and representatives from Iloilo’s major hotels as members. “The group is working together to come up with competitive rates and packages that will entice both tourists and those looking for convention sites to consider Iloilo, for the city truly has a lot of potential,” Lim asserts. “We have the facilities to cater to large convention groups, who after business is out of the way, can savor the original La Paz Batchoy; shop for lace and sinamay; visit the old churches and houses; enjoy young attractions like Casa Fiametta where they can go horseback riding or trekking; or even as a starting point for a trip to the beaches of Guimaras and Boracay.” Gifted with such inviting possibilities, the ICCB and the people of Iloilo City are all set to welcome visitors to the province, and put her back on the proverbial map. And with sons and daughters like the members of the ICCB, there should be no reason why the original Queen City of the South cannot shine as bright as before in the island of Visayas. The ICCB would like to thank Cebu Pacific for sponsoring the recent media familiarization tour to Iloilo City.

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LEON

Leon has a total land area of 14,005 hectares or 140.05 sq.m. The municipality has a terrain ranging from plain to hilly and mountainous. Leon has total population of 41,043 based on the 1995 Census of Population and Housing. It has a population growth of 2.12% per annum for the period 1990-1995.

I had the chance to go to the Mountainous Part of Leon called Bucari, for a weekend get away. I was impressed at how beautiful it is! It was great!, there were pinetrees and flowers all over, a beautiful scenery, cool breeze, seclusion, it has all the potential to be Panay's "Little Baguio"

We went to the waterfalls that day, the water was soooo refreshing I wished I brought extra clothes, then I would have had the time of my life. But I didn't so the next best thing was to appreciate the cold stream and the multiple waterfalls that we passed by on the way ... we even had to cross a hanging bridge

The only downside in the trip was transportation, the roads were mostly gravel esp. when climbing the mountain. Dust was allover the place, better not bring white clothes or they'll turn brown after the trip. I also noticed some mining activity and some bald "spots" on the mountain, something like this could ruin all the potential this place has to offer.

Attractions

Century Old Catholic Church – biggest stone edifice built by the Spaniards in 18th century located at Poblacion

Bucari Mountains – Scenic view, rolling hills, zigzag, very serene atmosphere where tall trees and ever green forests surround you, cool climate, proposed Summer Capital of the Province of Iloilo. It is 28 kilometers from poblacion and 58 kilometers away from the City of Iloilo and can be reached by jeep.

Imoy Waterfalls – located at barangay Camandag, Leon, Iloilo, falls with natural spring as the main source of water surrounded by wild flowers. It is approximately 31 kilometers away from Poblacion.




Janiuay
Land Area - 22,370 hectares, Population – 50,066 (as of 1995).

Tourist Destinations and Attractions

Janiuay Cemetery in Brgy. Damo-ong, Janiuay



Japanese Watch Tower in Jibolo, Janiuay


Guimbal
Land Area - 40.61 sq. kilometers . Population - 26,337 in 1995. It is the site of the South East Asian Fisheries Development ... (SEAFDEC)


Historical attractions

Guimbal Roman Catholic Church - famous for it's Spanish architecture and constructed from adobe stones or blocks called Igang.
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Moro Watchtower - originally there were four structures that existed around the town but only three have survived. These structures were built in the 16th century.


Spanish Arch bridge - a bridge from the Spanish era nicknamed "Taytay Tigre",. so called because of the stone tigers placed on both ends of the bridge.

Zulueta Bridge - constructed during the American Regime under US President Teodore Roosevelt. It is approximately .5 kilometers long and is made of Pittsburgh Steel. One of the longest bridges in the Island of Panay.

Natural attractions

Beaches
Shamrock Beach Resort
San Roque Beach
Sunrise Beach Resort
Bantayan Beach Resort
Ayaw-Ayaw Monuments - a monument of Andres Bonifacio near Nahapay Elementary School, and is the site where the American Soldiers met resistance from the revolutionaries during the Filipino-American War.

Guimbal Plaza and the new Municipal Building


Miagao
The municipality has a total land area of 15,722.04 hectares. Population
Miag-ao has a reported total population of 52,276. It is the site of University of the Philippines in the Visayas



Tourist Destinations and Attractions
Natural attractions

Miag-ao Roman Catholic Church - listed in the World Heritage List


Kuta Watch Stone - one of the watchtowers constructed with the same material as the Roman Catholic Church, located in brgy Baybay Norte, Poblacion

Old Taytay Boni Bridge - in brgy Igtuba


Tinagong Dagat - A serene and mysterious lake located in brgy Ongyod, one of the higher upland barangays in the Municipality


Sinohutan Cave - A natural wonder located in brgy Onop, also an upland barangay of the municipality


Nabugsukan Falls - Accessible and unspoiled waterfalls with freshwater in Barangay Dalije


Danao Lake


Mini-Rice Terraces


Hidden Castle


Robin Cave


Rocky Mountain


The Rainforest



Carles-Estancia-Ajuy
These northernmost towns of Iloilo are known as the Alaska of the Philippines for having the richest fishing grounds in the whole country. Some resorts and beaches in these towns are known throughout the world.

I personally want to visit these places one day, but I dont have the time and money. If you go there, its just like going to boracay only that it costs a little less and you can still enjoy the unspoiled beauty of nature, something you won't experience in Boracay nowadays. Fare from Iloilo-Estancia is P120, the same price if you would want to go to Boaracay





Igbaras

Igbaras has a total land area of 15,245 hectares

Nadsadjan Falls - is a 100 ft. high waterfall that splashes onto a prussian blue lake. From brgy Passi, adventurers trek along the Igbolo Creek to reach the falls which is about one and a half kms. Transportation from the poblacion to brgy Passi is available twice daily.


Dingle
Land Area - 10,153 hectares. Has the only protected rainforst area in the whole of Iloilo! I visited Bulabog Putian National Park once, it was just beautiful!!!, with the tripple excalamtion mark ... Its nice to be in a place where you can appreciate nature in its fullest. The focal point of the trip would be crossing the caves. BTW, Me and some of my classmates got lost here for about 3 hours we just walked ahead of a couple of minutes later noticing that our tourguide wasn't there anymore and we were lost. We decided to continue walking until we saw any signs of human habitation only to end up at the border of the forest. We panicked because it was getting dark, so we finally decided to walk balk and cross the caves by ourselves (luckily we brought flashlights), it was a lot of fun! Not to mention dangerous.

Tourist Destinations and Attractions
Cultural Attractions

Dingle Catholic Church – Built in 1886, this Baroquial church is made of limestone from Bulabog Mountain, painstakingly carried by early parishioners through narrow, steep and dangerous trails to the present site. The Dingle Catholic Church remains a landmark of Dingle and a symbol of human ingenuity.

Natural Attractions

Some natural formations, which are wonders to themselves, are located in different barangays not far from the Poblacion. They too have names after the legends connected with each of them: Nabaliskad, Ganga, Pulucan, Linuksohan sang Usa, Sig-ang, Baboy-baboy, Tina, Buyongan, Tinobhan sang Man-og, Pakpak sang Banog , Nimatay and Sampaobato.

Caves are another attraction. For those who love to explore nature they are: Guiso Cave, Mistranza Cave, Luñgib Cave, Lapus-lapus Cave, Hapo-hapo Cave, Maarhong Cave, Ticondal Cave, San Roque Cave, Nautod and Linganero Cave. These wonders can be reached only on foot, however, the hike is a fun part of it.

In the heart and fringes of Bulabog Puti-an Mountain, nestled are the springs with their cool, fresh, clear and root-scented water. Two of these springs have become the sources of the Dingle – Pototan Water District: Morobo and Moroboro Springs. The latter has become one of the most sought for beauty spots in Iloilo besides the Jalaur river.

Special Interests

Mountain Climbing – those who live on mountaineering can exhilarate and satisfy their cravings at the conquest at Mt. Mañaquia. One has a good view of the town center at the mountains peak during the day and its romantic aura at night.

Lake Bito – for those who love hiking. A limestone cottage built from limestone slabs from the slopes of Bulabog mountain presents an inviting view.

Man-Made Attractions

The Hanging Bridge

Moroboro Swimming Pool


Dingle Parish Church
Jala-ur Irrigation Dam
Camp Hernandez
Camp Pasica
Cry of Lincud Market

More pics of Iloilo City:



When in Iloilo, you should totally buy something from Bischocho House for pasalubong.


Gaisano City Mall, one of the major malls in Iloilo City


There's even modified Starex jeepneys and other car models














Again credits to meanwebmachine.com

[mhe-ann]

wala na akong masabi...ganda ng Iloilo.

[renell]

how about showing us some football stadiums? I heard Iloilo is the hot spot for our own Ronaldinho's. oh and is Iloilo the 4th largest city? 5th? 3rd?

Iloilo has a football stadium at the Iloilo Sports Complex, I'll post some pics soon. But I'm not promising anything.

Iloilo is not really that large, I dont think it is in the top 5. Having a land area of 56 sq. km... what would you expect??? If Iloilo was as large (land area) as say bacolod or cebu, then it would be a lot bigger. After the International Airport will be comleteed the pop will boom and Iloilo's metro Area may be considered

[amras]

wow! from what those pictures say Iloilo could rival Manila's historical and architectural landmarks!