Iloilo
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Iloilo is a province
Provinces of the Philippines
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 of the Philippines
Philippines
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 located in the Western Visayas
Western Visayas
Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...

 region
Regions of the Philippines
In the Philippines, regions are administrative divisions that serve primarily to organize the provinces of the country for administrative convenience. Currently, the archipelagic republic of the Philippines is divided into 17 regions...

. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of Panay Island
Panay Island
Panay is an island in the Philippines located in the western part of the Visayas. Politically, it is divided into five provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo, all in the Western Visayas Region. It is located southeast of the island of Mindoro and northwest of Negros, separated by the...

 and is bordered by Antique Province
Antique province
Antique is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is San Jose and is located at the western portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo to the east. Antique faces the Sulu Sea to the west....

 to the west and Capiz Province and the Jintotolo Channel
Jintotolo Channel
The Jintotolo Channel is the body of water that connects the Sibuyan Sea with the Visayan Sea. It is located between the Philippine islands of Panay and Masbate, and is an important shipping route to and from the Central Visayas....

 to the north. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is Guimaras Province, once part of Iloilo Province but now a province in its own right. Across the Panay Gulf
Panay Gulf
Panay Gulf is an extension of the Sulu Sea, reaching between the islands of Panay and Negros in the Philippines. The gulf contains the island-province of Guimaras and extends into the Santa Anna Bay between Panay and Guimaras and into Guimaras Strait, between Guimaras and Negros...

 and Guimaras Strait is Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...

. Iloilo's capital is Iloilo City
Iloilo City
The City of Iloilo is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines and the capital city of Iloilo province. It is the regional center of the Western Visayas, as well as the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area...

 though the city itself is independent and not governed by the provincial government of Iloilo.

According to the 2007 national census, the population of province excluding Iloilo City is 1,691,878. If Iloilo City is included, the population is 2,110,588.

People and culture

People from Iloilo are called Ilonggos. There are two local languages spoken in the province: Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon language
Hiligaynon, often referred to as Ilonggo, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.Hiligaynon is concentrated in the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Occidental and Capiz but is also spoken in the other provinces of the Panay Island group, including Antique,...

 sometimes called Ilonggo, and Kinaray-a. Hiligaynon and variants of it are spoken in Iloilo city and a few towns of the province. Spanish is strictly a local language,at least in a historical way, but the number of natural Spanish speakers have declined strongly after WWII, and due to this, there are today many Ilonggos who do not consider it a local language.

Spanish architecture can be seen in old buildings in downtown Iloilo. Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....

 Merchants and Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...

ns were trading with the Ilonggos long before the Spaniards came. The ruling Spanish government encouraged these foreign merchants to trade in Iloilo but they were not given privileges like ownership of land. Foreign merchants and spaniards intermarried with the locals, and the Mestizo class was eventually born from their union. The Mestizo offsprings of the local nobilities later emerged as the ruling class of the Ilonggos (see Principalía
Principalia
The Principalía or noble class was the ruling and, usually, the educated upper class in the towns of colonial Philippines, composed of the Gobernadorcillo , and the Cabezas de Barangay who governed the districts. The distinction or status of being part of the Principalía is a heriditary right...

).

The town's fiesta is one of the most important events for Ilonggos. Almost every town (municipality) in Iloilo has a fiesta and festival celebrated annually.

Language

Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon language
Hiligaynon, often referred to as Ilonggo, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.Hiligaynon is concentrated in the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Occidental and Capiz but is also spoken in the other provinces of the Panay Island group, including Antique,...

 (or "Ilonggo") is an Austronesian language spoken in Western Visayas
Western Visayas
Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...

 in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

. Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon language
Hiligaynon, often referred to as Ilonggo, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.Hiligaynon is concentrated in the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Occidental and Capiz but is also spoken in the other provinces of the Panay Island group, including Antique,...

 is concentrated in the city of Iloilo and Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...

. It is also spoken in the other provinces in Panay island, such as Capiz, Antique, Aklan, Guimaras, and many parts of Mindanao
Mindanao
Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The...

 like Koronadal City
Koronadal City
Koronadal, also known as Marbel is a 1st class city in the Philippines. It is the capital of South Cotabato province and regional center of region 12. According to the 2009 census, it had a population of 184,573....

, South Cotabato
South Cotabato
South Cotabato is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. Its capital is Koronadal City, and it borders Sultan Kudarat to the north and west, Sarangani to the south and east, and Davao del Sur to the east...

, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan City
Kidapawan City
Kidapawan City is a 1st class city in the province of Cotabato, Philippines per Department of Finance Order No. 20-2005. It is the capital city of Cotabato Province. It is a favorite tourist destination in the late October to December and in the summer, where thousands of tourist climb the majestic...

 and Cotabato City
Cotabato City
The City of Cotabato is one of the cities of the Philippines located in Mindanao. Cotabato City is an exclave of the SOCCSKSARGEN region found within the boundaries of Maguindanao province, but is independent of that province...

 and also in some parts of Maguindanao
Maguindanao
Maguindanao is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . Its capital is Shariff Aguak. It borders Lanao del Sur to the north, Cotabato to the east, and Sultan Kudarat to the south....

 municipalities of Datu Paglas, Buluan and Mangudadatu as well. (It is spoken as a second language by Karay-a in Antique, Aklanon and Malaynon in Aklan
Aklan
Aklan is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas. Its capital is Kalibo. It is located at the northwest portion of Panay Island, bordering Antique Province to the southwest, and Capiz Province to the east...

, Cebuano
Cebuano language
Cebuano, referred to by most of its speakers as Bisaya , is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 20 million people mostly in the Central Visayas. It is the most widely spoken of the languages within the so-named Bisayan subgroup and is closely related to other Filipino...

 in Siquijor
Siquijor
Siquijor is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is the municipality also named Siquijor. To the northwest of Siquijor are Cebu and Negros, to the northeast is Bohol and to the south, across the Bohol Sea, is Mindanao.Siquijor is the third...

, and Capiznon in Capiz
Capiz
Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north...

.). There are approximately 7,000,000 people in and outside the Philippines who are native speakers of Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon language
Hiligaynon, often referred to as Ilonggo, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.Hiligaynon is concentrated in the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Occidental and Capiz but is also spoken in the other provinces of the Panay Island group, including Antique,...

, and an additional 4,000,000 who are capable of speaking it with a substantial degree of proficiency.

The language is referred to as "Ilonggo" in Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...

 and in Iloilo. More precisely, "Ilonggo" is an ethnoliguistic group referring to the people living in Panay
Panay
Panay may refer to*Panay Island*Panay *Panay, Capiz*Panay River*Panay Gulf* USS Panay *Panay incident...

 and the culture associated with the people speaking Hiligaynon
Hiligaynon language
Hiligaynon, often referred to as Ilonggo, is an Austronesian language spoken in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.Hiligaynon is concentrated in the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Occidental and Capiz but is also spoken in the other provinces of the Panay Island group, including Antique,...

. The boundaries of the dialect called Ilonggo and that called Hiligaynon are unclear. The disagreement of where what name is correct extends to Philippine language
Philippine languages
The Philippine languages are a 1991 proposal by Robert Blust that all the languages of the Philippines and northern Sulawesi—except Sama–Bajaw and a few languages of Palawan—form a subfamily of Austronesian languages...

 specialists and native laymen.

Geography

The Province of Iloilo is the largest marshland in Western Visayas
Western Visayas
Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...

 after the Sanderbans. The province is divided into two distinct geographic regions; the highlands of the Madia-as on the western border and the lowland plains which account for a larger portion of the province. Small islands east of its northernmost tip also dot the Visayan Sea
Visayan Sea
The Visayan Sea is a sea in the Philippines, surrounded by the islands of the Visayas, Eastern Visayas and Western Visayas located to the east and west, while the Central Visayas is located to the south...

 - of these, Pan de Azucar and Sicogon are well-known.

Climate






Political

Iloilo is subdivided into 42 municipalities, one component city
Cities of the Philippines
A city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...

, and one highly urbanized city
Cities of the Philippines
A city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...


Cities

  • Iloilo City
    Iloilo City
    The City of Iloilo is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines and the capital city of Iloilo province. It is the regional center of the Western Visayas, as well as the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area...

     (Iloilo City (http://www.iloilocity.gov.ph) is independent from the Province of Iloilo, but remains the Provincial Capital of the Province)
  • Passi City
    Passi City
    Passi City is a 3rd class city in the province of Iloilo in the Philippines...


Municipalities



  • Ajuy
    Ajuy, Iloilo
    Ajuy is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 47,113.Schools...

  • Alimodian
    Alimodian, Iloilo
    Alimodian is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 31,494 people in 5,963 households.-Barangays:Alimodian is politically subdivided into 51 barangays.-External links:*...

  • Anilao
    Anilao, Iloilo
    *For Anilao in the Batangas province south of Manila on the Philippine island of Luzon, see Anilao .Anilao, Iloilo is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines...

  • Badiangan
    Badiangan, Iloilo
    Badiangan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 22,213 people in 4,574 households.-Barangays:Badiangan is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.-External links:**...

  • Balasan
    Balasan, Iloilo
    Balasan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 25,474 people in 5,109 households.In 1950, the barrio of Zarragoza was transferred from the town of Batad.-Barangays:...

  • Banate
    Banate, Iloilo
    Banate is a coastal town in the northern part of the Province of Iloilo, Region VI Western Visayas, Philippines. It is primarily a fishing and agricultural municipality, which has a population of 27,263 inhabitants in 5,279 households...

  • Barotac Nuevo
    Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
    Barotac Nuevo is a third-class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 45,804 people in 8,757 households....

     (Football Capital of the Philippines)
  • Barotac Viejo
    Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
    Barotac Viejo is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 39,326.-History:...

  • Batad
    Batad, Iloilo
    Batad is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it had a population of 17,009 people in 3,254 households.In 1950, the barrio of Zarragoza was transferred to the town of Balasan.-Barangays:...

  • Bingawan
    Bingawan, Iloilo
    Bingawan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 11,866 people in 2,388 households.-Barangays:Bingawan is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.* Agba-o* Alabidhan...

  • Cabatuan
    Cabatuan, Iloilo
    Cabatuan is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census by the National Statistics Office of the Philippines, it has a population of 50,861 people. It is described as a cultural and religious town in the heart of Panay Island and is about 24...

  • Calinog
    Calinog, Iloilo
    Calinog is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 48,454 people in 9,273 households, and in the 2007 census, the population grew to 51,018.-History:...

     (Known for its "Sunken Plaza" and home to the Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival)
  • Carles
    Carles, Iloilo
    Carles is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 57,673 people. It is famous in Panay island for its rich fishing grounds.-Barangays:...

  • Concepcion
    Concepcion, Iloilo
    The Municipality of Concepcion is a 4th class, coastal municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. As of 2007, it had a population of 36,881.-Geography:...

  • Dingle
    Dingle, Iloilo
    --Dingle is a 3rd Class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines.-History:Dingle started as a pre-colonial settlement of Sumandig, which was under the jurisdiction of Simsiman, a pueblo of Laglag, now known as Dueñas. The settlement was also known as Sibucao, Ba-ong and Orvat. The...

  • Dueñas
    Dueñas, Iloilo
    Dueñas is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 30,882 people in 5,850 households.-History:...

  • Dumangas
    Dumangas, Iloilo
    Dumangas is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. The town is located northeast of Iloilo City on the island of Panay...

  • Estancia
    Estancia, Iloilo
    Estancia is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 39,479 people....

  • Guimbal
    Guimbal, Iloilo
    Guimbal is a 4th-class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. It has been cited as most business-friendly local government unit in Western Visayas, and the cleanest and greenest town in Iloilo...

     (known for Racso's woodland, 17th century watchtowers, the very beautiful town plaza{likened to luneta park}, beach resorts )
  • Igbaras
    Igbaras, Iloilo
    Igbaras is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 29,417 people.Igbaras celebrates its town fiesta on May 22 in honor of Sta. Rita de Cascia...

  • Janiuay
    Janiuay, Iloilo
    Janiuay is a second-class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the latest census , it has a population of 57,878 people.The municipality is located 33 kilometers north-west of Iloilo City...


  • Lambunao
    Lambunao, Iloilo
    Lambunao is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 61,084 people in 11,159 households.-Barangays:Lambunao is politically subdivided into 73 barangays.* Agsirab* Agtuman...

     (known for Tinagong Dagat)
  • Leganes
    Leganes, Iloilo
    For the Spanish city of the same name, see LeganésLeganes is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. It is located 11 km north of the capital Iloilo City. Like most Philippine towns that sprawl outward from the capital, is made up of houses, farms and light agricultural...

  • Lemery
    Lemery, Iloilo
    Lemery is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 23,546 people in 4,665 households....

  • Leon
    Leon, Iloilo
    Leon is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 43,729 people in 8,072 households.-Barangays:Leon is politically subdivided into 85 barangays.* Agboy Norte* Agboy Sur* Agta...

     ( Bucari - also known as ( "Little Baguio" )
  • Maasin
    Maasin, Iloilo
    Maasin is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 30,828 people in 5,395 households.-Barangays:Maasin is politically subdivided into 50 barangays.-External links:**...

  • Miagao
    Miagao, Iloilo
    Miag-ao, commonly written "Miagao", is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 60,498 people. It is located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines....

     (Miagao Church - A UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Mina
    Mina, Iloilo
    Mina is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 18,096 people in 3,426 households. The 2010 population is estimated at 20,592, based on the 1.30% annual growth rate. The population consists of 4,403 households with...

  • New Lucena
    New Lucena, Iloilo
    New Lucena is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 19,490 people in 3,744 households...

  • Oton
    Oton, Iloilo
    Oton is a first class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 65,374 people in 12,907 households.-Barangays:Oton is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.-Official Website:...

     (known as being the oldest town in Panay and 3rd oldest in the Philippines)
  • Pavia
    Pavia, Iloilo
    --Pavia is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 44,32. Arcadio H. Gorriceta is its present mayor. The Catholic church, currently undergoing restoration, is similar to one in Pavia, Italy. Pavia covers only 3,804...

     (known for Sta.Monica Parish red church and Bagyong Frank.)
  • Pototan
    Pototan, Iloilo
    Pototan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. Considered the rice granary of Panay, the town is bordered by Dingle to the north, Zarraga to the south, Barotac Nuevo to the east, and Mina to the west...

  • San Dionisio
    San Dionisio, Iloilo
    San Dionisio is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 28,702 people in 5,492 households.-Barangays:San Dionisio is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.* Agdaliran...

  • San Enrique
    San Enrique, Iloilo
    San Enrique is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 28,655 people in 5,417 households.-Barangays:San Enrique is politically subdivided into 28 barangays.* Abaca* Asisig...

  • San Joaquin
    San Joaquin, Iloilo
    San Joaquin is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 50,102 people.-Barangays:San Joaquin is politically subdivided into 85 barangays....

    (known for Pasungay Festival and "Bandi")
  • San Miguel
    San Miguel, Iloilo
    San Miguel is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 20,754 people in 4,117 households....

  • San Rafael
    San Rafael, Iloilo
    San Rafael is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. San Rafael borders Iloilo and Capiz. It is bordered by Dumarao to the north, Lemery to the west, Barotac Viejo to the south, and Passi City to the east. The current mayor is Roel Tupas Belleza. According to the 2007...

  • Santa Barbara
    Santa Barbara, Iloilo
    Santa Barbara is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 46,076 in 8,821 households and is strategically located in the center of Iloilo, 15.7 kilometers away from the Iloilo City.The Iloilo International Airport is...

  • Sara
    Sara, Iloilo
    Sara is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 42,363 people in 8,473 households.-Barangays:Sara is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.* Aguirre* Aldeguer* Alibayog...

  • Tigbauan
    Tigbauan, Iloilo
    Tigbauan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 54,574 people.-Barangays:Tigbauan is politically subdivided into 52 barangays.* Alupidian* Atabayan* Bagacay* Baguingin...

  • Tubungan
    Tubungan, Iloilo
    Tubungan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 20,631 people.-Profile:Tubungan is a municipality of mostly rolling hills and mountains with very limited plains...

  • Zarraga
    Zarraga, Iloilo
    Zarraga is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 18,252 people in 3,507 households.-Barangays:Zarraga is politically subdivided into 24 barangays....



Government

GOVERNOR: Arthur D. Defensor, Sr.

Vice Governor: Richard S. Garin, Jr.

Provincial Board Members:
1st District
  1. Oscar Richard S. Garin Jr.
  2. Macario N. Napulan

2nd District
  1. June S. Mondejar
  2. Demy P. Sonza

3rd District
  1. Mariano M. Malones
  2. Arthur R. Defensor Jr.

4th District
  1. Hernan G. Biron
  2. Maria Shalene P. Hidalgo

5th District
  1. Jett C. Rojas
  2. Jesus C. Salcedo

Ex-officio Board Members:
  1. PCL President: Cecilia A. Colada
  2. ABC President: Jeneda C. Salcedo
  3. SK President: Charmine Devicente

District Representatives:
1st District: Janette Loreto-Garin
2nd District: Augusto Syjuco
3rd District: Arthur D. Defensor, Sr.
4th District: Ferjenel G. Biron
5th District: Niel C. Tupas, Jr.

1st District

  • Municipality: Guimbal, Igbaras, Miagao, Oton, San Joaquin, Tigbauan, Tubungan
  • Congresswoman: Janette Loreto-Garin

2nd District

  • Municipality: Alimodian, Leganes, Leon, New Lucena, Pavia, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, Zarraga
  • Congressman: Augusto Syjuco

3rd District

  • Municipality: Badiangan, Bingawan, Cabatuan, Calinog, Janiuay, Lambunao, Maasin, Mina, Pototan
  • Congressman: Arthur Defensor Jr.

4th District

  • City: Passi City
  • Municipality: Anilao, Banate, Barotac Nuevo, Dingle, Dueñas, Dumangas, San Enrique
  • Congressman: Ferjenel Biron

5th District

  • Municipality: Ajuy, Balasan, Barotac Viejo, Batad, Carles, Concepcion, Estancia, Lemery, San Dionisio, San Rafael, Sara
  • Congressman: Neil Tupas Jr.

History

At the time of the Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...

 conquest, writing was a new import and the use of organic medium such as leaf and bamboo, and no pre-Hispanic written accounts of Iloilo exist today. Oral history, in the form of recited epics, has survived to a small degree, with a few recordings made from the last known surviving binukots.

The earliest written historical accounts concerning the province relates to Spain's conquest of the island of Panay
Panay
Panay may refer to*Panay Island*Panay *Panay, Capiz*Panay River*Panay Gulf* USS Panay *Panay incident...

 by Spanish conquistador
Conquistador
Conquistadors were Spanish soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who brought much of the Americas under the control of Spain in the 15th to 16th centuries, following Europe's discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus in 1492...

 Miguel López de Legazpi
Miguel López de Legazpi
Miguel López de Legazpi , also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo , was a Spanish conquistador who established one of the first European settlements in the East Indies and the Pacific Islands in 1565. He is the first Governor-General in the Philippines...

 moving his headquarters from the island of Cebu
Cebu
Cebu is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands...

 and creating the first Spanish settlement in the island in Ogtong in 1566. In 1581 the encomienda in Ogtong was moved to La Villa Rica de Arevalo
Arevalo, Iloilo City
-Arevalo:Arévalo is one of the six districts of Iloílo City, in the Philippine province of Iloílo. It was originally founded as La Villa Rica de Arévalo by a Spanish official who built his mansion along the coastal settlement in the 16th century. It was absorbed by Iloílo City during the 20th...

, because of frequent coastal raids by Moro and Dutch
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...

 privateers, this was again moved near the mouth of the Irong-irong river founding what is now Iloilo City
Iloilo City
The City of Iloilo is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines and the capital city of Iloilo province. It is the regional center of the Western Visayas, as well as the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area...

 and constructing Fort San Pedro to defend it in 1616.

The City of Iloilo by virtue of a Royal Decree of 1896 was given the honor of having a Coat of Arms with the Inscription: "La Muy Leal Y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo."

Tourism

As a leading province during the Spanish Colonial Era, the province of Iloilo is widely known for its beautiful old world architecture similar to that of Latin American Countries. Spanish colonial Churches are amongst the well-known tourist sites in the province.

Miagao Church. The World Heritage Site. The Aztec-Baroque inspired church with Filipino botanicals used to carved on the facade. It is known for its intricate facade and pyramidal bell towers. The church was used as a fortress during the olden days. It is a massive structure built of yellowish Limestones.

Molo Church. The Gothic Renaissance Church of Molo was used as a watch tower to warn the people if there are any attackers on the shore of Iloilo City. It is a fine coral stone church with Classical and Gothic details. It is also known as the feminist church because of the beautiful female saints lining inside the church.

Cabatuan Church. This Neoclassic Church, known to be the most massive Hispanic structure in Iloilo is built of red bricks. It is believed to be the largest red brick structure in the Visayas and it was given the title "Model of Temples" by the 'El Eco de Panay'. The Cabatuan Church is known to be the only extant Spanish colonial church with three facades.

San Jose Church. The beautiful church in front of plaza Libertad is considered the most historic amongst the churches in Iloilo City. It is a Byzantine-Neoclassic Church planned to look like the Spanish Church of Valencia del Cid. The Church is known for its collection of priceless Catholic treasures.

Old Capitol building of the Province of Iloilo. A National Historical Site. The building was built with wood stone during the Spanish colonization. It served as the capitol when the civil government of Iloilo was founded in 1901. The National Historical Institute (NHI) formally recognized the Old Capitol as a historical landmark through a marker installed on its walls on April 11, 2010.

The Historic province of Iloilo is also known for 'Calle Real'; a street of old buildings with their classical designs. During January, the city heats up for Dinagyang, the festival dubbed as "The best tourism event in the Philippines" It is a collection of tribe warriors dancing in honor of the Child Jesus.

Universities and Colleges


  • University of the Philippines Visayas Miag-ao Campus (UPV Main Campus), Miag-ao, Iloilo
  • University of the Philippines Visayas Iloilo City Campus, Iloilo City
  • University of San Agustin, Iloilo City
    University of San Agustin
    The University of San Agustin is a private Catholic university in Iloilo City, Philippines, the first in Western Visayas.-History:Augustinian friars from Spain belonging to the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines founded the University of San Agustin on July 15, 1904. They...

    - The First University in Western Visayas
  • St. Pauls University, Iloilo City
    Saint Paul University Iloilo
    St. Paul University Iloilo is a private Catholic university. It is a member school of Saint Paul University System.-Academic programs:*Bachelor of Science in Accountancy*Bachelor of Science in Business Administration**Major in: Management**Major in: Marketing...

  • Central Philippine University, Iloilo City
    Central Philippine University
    Central Philippine University is a non-stock, non-profit Christian institution of higher learning in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines. It was founded in 1905 by American Baptist missionaries as an elementary school for poor boys which eventually opened up a high school in 1920. It converted into...

     -The American-established University; A Tourism Site by the Iloilo City Council; The University flagpole marks the Center of the Philippines in terms longitude and latitude ;reflects on CPU University Logo.
  • University of Iloilo, Iloilo City
    University of Iloilo
    The University of Iloilo is a private university in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is a member of the PHINMA Education Network.-History:...

  • West Visayas State University Main Campus, Iloilo City
    West Visayas State University
    West Visayas State University ,WVSU, is a state university in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines with its main campus in La Paz, Iloilo City. It is one of the twenty accredited Philippine Universities of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific...

  • WVSU-College of Agriculture and Forestry Campus, Lambunao, Iloilo
  • WVSU-Calinog Campus, Calinog, Iloilo
    WVSU in Calinog
    -History:The West Visayas State University in Calinog started as Calinog High School in 1947 with the help of Provincial Board Member and Mayor of Calinog, Atty. Jose M. Celo and Colonel Julian Chavez, . Congressman Ricardo Y. Ladrido sponsored RA. No. 2399 converting the Calinog High School to...

  • WVSU-Janiuay Campus, Janiuay, Iloilo
    WVSU in Janiuay
    BORN A HIGH SCHOOL, ONCE A COLLEGE, NOW A UNIVERSITY Janiuay High School came into birth on July 5, 1946 through the efforts of the late Hon. Tiburcio A. Lutero, then congressman of the Third District of Iloilo...

  • WVSU-Pototan Campus, Pototan, Iloilo
    WVSU in Pototan
    -History:WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY in Pototan was established during the post- world war period, with refresher classes under the administration of the Iloilo High School in 1945...

  • John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo Campus, Molo, Iloilo City
    John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University
    The John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University is the first maritime university in the Philippines. It consist of four major academic components: JBLFMU-Arevalo, JBLFMU-Molo, Training Center, JBLF-Bacolod and Maritime High School.-History:...

     -First Maritime University in the Philippines
  • John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Villa Arevalo Campus, Villa Arevalo, Iloilo City
    John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University
    The John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University is the first maritime university in the Philippines. It consist of four major academic components: JBLFMU-Arevalo, JBLFMU-Molo, Training Center, JBLF-Bacolod and Maritime High School.-History:...

  • Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Main Campus, Iloilo City
    Western Visayas College of Science and Technology
    The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology is a public college in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide undergraduate and graduate courses in technology education, agriculture, fishery, engineering, arts and sciences, forestry, business, health, computer, criminology, nautical and...

  • WVCST-Don Jose Sustiguer Monfort Memorial National College, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
    Western Visayas College of Science and Technology
    The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology is a public college in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide undergraduate and graduate courses in technology education, agriculture, fishery, engineering, arts and sciences, forestry, business, health, computer, criminology, nautical and...

  • WVCST-Purification Dolar Monfort College, Dumangas, Iloilo
    Western Visayas College of Science and Technology
    The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology is a public college in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide undergraduate and graduate courses in technology education, agriculture, fishery, engineering, arts and sciences, forestry, business, health, computer, criminology, nautical and...

  • WVCST-Leon National College of Agriculture, Leon, Iloilo
    Western Visayas College of Science and Technology
    The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology is a public college in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide undergraduate and graduate courses in technology education, agriculture, fishery, engineering, arts and sciences, forestry, business, health, computer, criminology, nautical and...

  • WVCST-Southern Iloilo Polytechnic College, Miag-ao, Iloilo
    Western Visayas College of Science and Technology
    The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology is a public college in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide undergraduate and graduate courses in technology education, agriculture, fishery, engineering, arts and sciences, forestry, business, health, computer, criminology, nautical and...

  • Iloilo Doctor's College, Iloilo City
    Iloilo Doctors' College
    Iloilo Doctors' College is an institution of higher learning located at in Iloilo City. Philippines. ILOILO DOCTORS' COLLEGE,was established on February 13,1972 as the Iloilo Doctors' Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery. It opened its doors to the first Nursing and Midwifery students in June...

  • Western Institute of Technology, Iloilo City
    Western Institute of Technology
    -External links:*...

  • AMA Computer University, Iloilo City
  • STI, Iloilo City
  • Interface Computer College, Iloilo City
  • Informatics, Iloilo City
  • ABBA Institute of Technology, Iloilo City
  • Cabalum Western College, Iloilo City
    Cabalum Western College
    Cabalum Western College is a non-sectarian, stock institution of higher learning in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines established by Dr. Jose Cabalum Sr.-History:...

  • Colegio de San Jose, Iloilo City
    Colegio de San Jose
    Colegio de San Jose a school in Iloilo in the Philippines. It is located in East Lopez St. Jaro, Iloilo City. It was the first Catholic school for girls in Western Visayas.-Founding:Colegio de San Jose had its humble beginning in 1872...

  • Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, Iloilo City
    Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
    The Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus is a private, Catholic, co-educational institution of learning owned and administered by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul and a part of the Vincentian Family. It is located at General Hughes St. Iloilo City, Philippines...

  • De Paul College, Iloilo City
  • St. Therese MTC College Tigbauan Site, Tigbauan, Iloilo
  • St. Therese MTC College La Fiesta Site, Iloilo City
  • St. Therese MTC College Magdalo Site, Iloilo City
  • Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (Main) Estancia, Iloilo
  • NIPSC Laboratory High School- West Campus, Estancia, Iloilo
  • NIPSC- Barotac Viejo Campus
  • NIPSC- Batad Campus
  • NIPSC- Sara Campus
  • NIPSC- Lemery Campus
  • NIPSC- Ajuy Campus
  • Leon Ganzon Polythechnic College, Balasan, Iloilo
  • Iloilo Technical College, Iloilo City
  • ISCOF-Iloilo State College of Fisheries-Dumangas Campus
  • Dominican College of Iloilo, Zarraga, Iloilo
  • New Lucena Polytechnic College-New Lucena

Media

  • The News Today (Iloilo)
    The News Today (Iloilo)
    The News Today is an English-language tabloid newspaper circulating in Iloilo City, the Philippines, with its intended audience being the Western Visayas region and with a specific focus on the provinces of Iloilo, Guimaras and Negros Occidental. It was founded in 2000 with Nanette L...

  • Panay News
  • The Daily Guardian
    The Daily Guardian
    The Daily Guardian is an English-language tabloid newspaper circulating in Iloilo City, the Philippines, with its intended audience being the Western Visayas region and with a specific focus on the provinces of Iloilo, Guimaras and Negros Occidental...

  • News Express
  • CREAM Magazine


Online Media

Online Directory

External links

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