Barrio Obrero: On May 4, 1951, then-Philippine President Elpidio Quirino signed Proclamation No. 251, Series of 1951 that established Barrio Obrero. Written accounts of the village now referred to as ‘Bo. Obrero’ described the village as a mangrove swamp. Located some 4 kilometers away from the Iloilo downtown area, it was home and shelter for… Continue reading Barrio Obrero: The Workingmen’s Village
Category: Iloilo City Districts
District of Lapuz, Iloilo
District of Lapuz Iloilo. Lapuz is one of the seven district of Iloilo City and by far the smallest by land area and population. It is home to the Iloilo International Port Complex as well as the Iloilo Fastcraft and Roro Terminal. Lapuz acquired its name from the Hiligaynon word 'lapus' or 'to pass through'… Continue reading District of Lapuz, Iloilo
District of Iloilo City Proper
District of Iloilo City Proper. Iloilo City Proper, also referred to as 'downtown' and 'ciudad', is one of the seven districts of Iloilo City and is the second most densely populated district (after Molo). It is the civic center of the city and houses the city and provincial government. It is the current economic and… Continue reading District of Iloilo City Proper
District of Mandurriao, Iloilo
District of Mandurriao: Iloilo’s central business district. Mandurriao, one of the seven districts of Iloilo City, is the second-largest by land area as well as the third most populous. It is the site of the developing Iloilo midtown area and is seen as the commercial and financial hub of Iloilo City. Megaworld Iloilo Business Park:… Continue reading District of Mandurriao, Iloilo
District of Arevalo, Iloilo
District of Arevalo: Arevalo is the westernmost district in Iloilo City as it borders Oton to the west. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘flower capital of Iloilo’ due to its collection of ornamental plants. It is also known for its firecrackers, fireworks, resorts, nightlife, and beaches. Apart from that, it is also home… Continue reading District of Arevalo, Iloilo
District of Jaro, Iloilo
District of Jaro, Iloilo: During the Spanish era, it was a standard practice that a ‘plaza’ was constructed in community areas. It was a strategy by the Spaniards to bring communities together and closer to Catholicism, as well as to administrative rule. Moreover, natives were encouraged to erect their houses around the plaza. This was… Continue reading District of Jaro, Iloilo
District of Molo, Iloilo
District of Molo: Molo, a district in Iloilo City, is the most densely populated compared to other districts. Unbeknownst to many, Molo was the original ‘Parian’ (Chinese district or Chinatown) of Iloilo City. Molo used to be a separate municipality before it was incorporated into the then-municipality of Iloilo via Act No. 719 of 1903.… Continue reading District of Molo, Iloilo