The Legend of Iloilo

Iloilo is a place that consist a river (Batiano River) where the opening is facing Guimaras straight. This continues to the City proper and enters south district of La Paz, to west or on its right is going district of Mandurriao, and Molo on the left. The shape of the river is like a nose [...]

Story about the Santo Niño of San Joaquin

There was once a fisherman who went to San Joaquin church and asked the priest a payment for a fish that a little boy took. The fisherman claimed that the little boy told him to ask payment from the priest. The priest then paid without question asked, even if he knew that he did not [...]

SM City Iloilo 2009 Superdogs in Costume Contest

When: October 30, 2009 @ 5:30 PM Where: SM City Event Center, Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue, West Diversion Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Philippines Mechanics: This contest is open to all dogs (with or without pedigree). Participants can join in one (1) category only. The categories are: Best Superhero Costume = Php 3,000.00 worth of Gift [...]

SM City Iloilo 2009 Halloween Superheroes Fest Costume Parade

When: October 31, 2009 @ 2:00 PM Where: SM City Event Center, Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue, West Diversion Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Philippines Mechanics: Open to all kids 4 to 12 years old. The contest is on at SM “Supermalls” nationwide. The participant must present a receipt with a minimum purchase of Php 300 from [...]

Bayluhay Festival

When: 3rd Saturday of January Where: San Joaquin, Iloilo, Philippines The festival is about the exchange of customs and traditions during barter of Panay. For more info contact Municipal Tourism Officer at +63 33 3147240

Kanyon-Kanyon Festival

When: Last Week of December Where: Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines Celebrating New Year by making loud sounds.

Iwag Festival

When: December 16 to January 3 Where: Pototan, Iloilo, Philippines “Iwag” a term which means shine. A festival of lights which made Pototan the Christmas Capital of Western Visayas.

Kahilwayan Festival

When: November 17 Where: Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines Also known as “Cry of Sta. Barbara.” A festival in a dance-drama form which is a reenactment of struggle for freedom by our very own local folks led by the heroic Gen. Martin G. Delgado. A grand parade with participants dressed in Spanish costumes, games and cultural [...]

Hinugyaw sa Anilao

When: October 31 Where: Anilao, Iloilo, Philippines “Hinugyaw” is a dialect which means “merrymaking.” A celebration of the separation of Anilao from Banate, which also features sports and cultural activities.

Anihan Festival

When: September 25 to 30 Where: Dueñas, Iloilo, Philippines A thanksgiving celebration for having a good harvest and surpassing the trials and crisis during lean months.