Iloilo City

Profriends: Monticello Villas

'Enter a world of happiness at Monticello Villas' - is the promise of Monticello Villas, a development by Property Company of Friends (Profriends). Launched in 2007, Monticello Villas is specifically designed for young families to own a home in a gated subdivision (guarded 24/7 by security personnel and CCTV cameras). The 61-hectare community is located… Continue reading Profriends: Monticello Villas

Lifestyle

Huck o Hulyo 2023: Ultimate Frisbee

Huck o Hulyo 2023: Iloilo’s annual ultimate frisbee invitational tournament recently culminated at the Savannah Football Field. The event is sanctioned by the Philippine Flying Disc Association and highlights teams from different regions in the country. Apart from the invitational tournament, a weekend market was assembled in the Camella community. Huck o Hulyo: Frisbee Invitational… Continue reading Huck o Hulyo 2023: Ultimate Frisbee

Lifestyle

Lasik Surgery in Iloilo

Lasik Surgery in Iloilo: Borough Lasik Center (BLC), the country's leader in vision correction procedures, opens its first clinic in the Visayas, specifically at the 2F of Festive Walk Iloilo. Formerly known as Borough Center for Sight, Borough Lasik Center started in 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia. From then on, the center brought… Continue reading Lasik Surgery in Iloilo

Local News

Metro Pacific Iloilo Water: News and Updates

Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW), officially launched in 2019, is a joint venture company borne out of Metro Iloilo Water District and Metro Pacific Water. It is a 25-year joint venture agreement to rehabilitate, operate, and manage the water distribution system, and provide septage services to Iloilo. Moreover, Metro Pacific Investment Corp (MPIC) started to… Continue reading Metro Pacific Iloilo Water: News and Updates

Lifestyle

Condura Negosyo Hub Launched in Iloilo City

Condura Negosyo Hub: Filipino brand Condura recently launched its Negosyo Hub in Iloilo City - along Iznart Street, Brgy. Danao in downtown Iloilo. The Negosyo Hub will provide a wide variety of appliance solutions to entrepreneurs, such as Negosyo Refrigerators (No Frost, Chillers, and Freezers) and Washing Machines. According to the brand, it is their… Continue reading Condura Negosyo Hub Launched in Iloilo City

Iloilo City Hotels

Zuri Hotel Iloilo

'Experience value beyond excellence' is the promise of Zuri Hotel Iloilo, a 10-story structure along Benigno Aquino Avenue in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Named after a Swahili word that translates to 'beautiful', Zuri is committed to providing luxury hotel experiences to guests, with service and hospitality deeply rooted in Ilonggo culture. The hotel takes pride in… Continue reading Zuri Hotel Iloilo

Local News, Press Release

Iloilo City Government Condo 60% Complete

Iloilo City Government Condo 60% Complete: The four-story Uswag Low-Rise Residential Building has been fast-tracked to provide housing to eligible Iloilo City Hall employees. The 120-unit condo will have a floor area of 30 sqm in two twin buildings undergoing construction on a 2,741 sqm, a portion of the 16.2-hectare Uswag Subdivision owned by the… Continue reading Iloilo City Government Condo 60% Complete

Press Release

7-Eleven Philippines Celebrates 2,500th ATM activation in Iloilo

7-Eleven Philippines Celebrates 2,500th ATM activation in Iloilo: Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, announced the installation of its 2,500th ATM at the 7-Eleven Avida Atria Tower 1, Donato Avenue, Mandurriao, in Iloilo City. Marking the entry of ATMs in branches within the city, it is set to provide… Continue reading 7-Eleven Philippines Celebrates 2,500th ATM activation in Iloilo

Lifestyle

Mitsubishi Grand Canyon Iloilo Epic Freebies

Mitsubishi Grand Canyon Iloilo Epic Freebies: Grand Canyon highlights epic freebies in collaboration with Iloilo City establishments. Those who purchase a Mitsubishi G4, with downpayment as low as P1,000, are entitled to massive discounts from the following: Hotel Del Rio Dinner Buffet (Saturday) for 2 3,000 gift certificate from Spa Olivenza 2,000 gift certificate from… Continue reading Mitsubishi Grand Canyon Iloilo Epic Freebies

Local News

Police Aux, Green Guards Undergo Amoma

Police Aux, Green Guards Undergo Amoma: Some 200 Police Auxiliaries and Green Guards underwent Continuing Orientation and Discipline (COD) at City Hall Grounds on May 16 and 22. The Iloilo City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO) and Office of the Executive Assistant for Community Welfare spearheaded the undertaking. This initiative is in line with Amoma,… Continue reading Police Aux, Green Guards Undergo Amoma

Lifestyle

The Daily Drive: All Things Auto and Moto in Iloilo

The Daily Drive: All Things Auto and Moto in Iloilo. Grand Canyon Multi Holdings, Inc. has always sought to change Iloilo City's automotive industry and lead the pack when it comes to innovation. This was evident back in June 2022, when it launched what is known to be the first and only multi-brand showroom in… Continue reading The Daily Drive: All Things Auto and Moto in Iloilo

Lifestyle

Top 7 Casino Games in the Philippines

Casinos have long been a favorite entertainment destination for Filipinos. Whether it's the thrill of winning, the lively atmosphere, or the social aspect of gambling, there's something about casinos that captivates people. In the Philippines, several casino games have gained immense popularity among locals. Let's explore the seven most popular casino games among Filipinos. Baccarat.… Continue reading Top 7 Casino Games in the Philippines

Heritage Sites

Camiña Balay nga Bato

Camiña Balay nga Bato: “Where the past is always present. A leading platform of Western Visayas heritage experiences and products,” is a statement found on the Camiña Balay nga Bato social media page. It is a “showcase of Ilonggo culture, heritage, and gastronomy” and guests can “experience how the prominent Ilonggos live more than 100… Continue reading Camiña Balay nga Bato

Local News

Iloilo City to Join UN Climate Gab in Vienna

Iloilo City to Join UN Climate Gab in Vienna: Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas will be sharing the metropolis’ local climate actions at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) forum in Vienna, Austria September 4 to 5, 2023. The 2023 edition of Bridge for Cities on "Accelerating Climate Action through Urban Innovation" seeks to… Continue reading Iloilo City to Join UN Climate Gab in Vienna

Lifestyle

6 Ways to Protect Your Credit Card Details

Credit cards have become a necessity in today’s digital world since it helps us build a good credit score as well as let us streamline our online transactions. However, with their rise in popularity, credit cards have become a prime target for fraudsters—with many credit card users falling victim to their scams. That being said,… Continue reading 6 Ways to Protect Your Credit Card Details

Lifestyle

Panasonic Lifestyle Corner Launched in Iloilo City

Panasonic Lifestyle Corner Launched in Iloilo City: Panasonic Beauty, in partnership with Imperial Appliance Plaza, introduced its breakthrough beauty and styling products through its #StyleWithNanoe event last May 13. Consumer electronics brand Panasonic takes pride in its advanced 'nanoe' technology, said to produce nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles that penetrate the hair and adjust water… Continue reading Panasonic Lifestyle Corner Launched in Iloilo City

National News

PH Braces for El Niño

PH Braces for El Niño: An article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA) shares that the local government recently convened with representatives of water utilities to discuss measures in preparing for drought, expected to happen this month of June. Local Response According to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, the drought is expected to reduce the… Continue reading PH Braces for El Niño

Local News

New Mitsubishi Dealer in Iloilo

New Mitsubishi Dealer in Iloilo: Known for being a multi-brand dealer of automotive products and services, Grand Canyon Multi Holdings, Inc. (GCMHI) has certainly made its mark on a nationwide scale. It just got a lot bigger, especially as it recently added the highly popular Mitsubishi Motors under its umbrella as a flagship brand! Establishing… Continue reading New Mitsubishi Dealer in Iloilo

Local News

Iloilo City Businesses Are Up

Iloilo City Businesses Are Up: The Iloilo City Government received and approved a total of 16,018 business licenses and renewal applications as of January–March 2023, exceeding the previous year's record of 14,311 based on data by the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) Office. Mayor Jerry Treñas initiated bringing the services closer to clients… Continue reading Iloilo City Businesses Are Up