Iloilo City Districts

Barrio Obrero: The Workingmen’s Village

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

Iloilo City Districts

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

Iloilo City Districts

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

Iloilo City Districts

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

Iloilo City Districts

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