Beautiful Iloilo

29/12/2015

If you're looking for some warm and cozy, and quality time with your loved one/s then you should head over to the Emilion Function Center tonight and see "Home for Christmas" by Kultur Productions!

Be serenaded, and fall in holiday love through the performances of homegrown Ilonggo broadway talents!

Happy Holidays,

Jesper Mercado, Victor Robinson III and Jillian Ita-as all have a couple of things in common. For one, all three are currently based in Manila. Second, they are all actively pursuing a professional performing arts career as a pianist and, musical theatre actors/singers for the latter two. Third, the…

21/09/2015

We're just hibernating folks!:) A few tweaks here and there before we go on full blast!

27/07/2015

Tell us your Story to win this batch of GCs and coupons from your favorite homegrown and foreign brands!

Here's how to win:

1. Participant must like the official Beautiful Iloilo page on Facebook and follow on Instagram

2. Post all entries (photo/video) on Instagram and/or Facebook with your short description ending in "What's your story?" and tagging 5 friends

3. Must utilize and tag official page () on post

Get creative, Be sincere, and have fun!

What's your Story?

22/07/2015

Please help our friend and share!
http://www.gofundme.com/brielletherese

Hello! :) My name is Brielle, I'm 2 years old, and I live in Iloilo City, Philippines. With the help of my Godmother, Amanda, we were able to put up this site. That's me (right), my dad (center), and my little brother, Paul (left). The 3 of us have Alagille syndrome. It is an autosomal do...

20/07/2015

With a healthy, guilt-free, diverse and quality menu, plus a very laid-back ambience, Midway is known to be one of Iloilo's underrated treasures. Find out why it's your "home away from home" in this video:

07/07/2015

Bet you started to think we stopped giving away freebies, huh?!

The Story weekly contest continues, but his time around we're giving away Php 1,000 worth of GCs from multiple brands!

Here's how to win:

1. Participant must like the official Beautiful Iloilo page on Facebook and follow on Instagram

2. Post all entries (photo/video) on Instagram and/or Facebook with your short description ending in "What's your story?" and tagging 5 friends

3. Must utilize and tag official page () on post

Get creative, Be sincere, and have fun!

What's your Story?

06/07/2015

Hiligaynon is the fourth most spoken native language in the Philippines with over 8 million speakers.

Over the years, a whole lot of it has been substituted with slangs or made shorter and that's not a horrible thing. Right?! Check out this piece by Reylan on some of the beautiful words we've accordingly modernized: http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/culture/drizzle-man-talithi-g**o-bringing-back-beautiful-hiligaynon-words/

Having been handed down from one foreign master to another, it is no revelation that the Filipino language will not remain exactly as how Balagtas once wrote it. The quick turnover of trends and styles has made language a reflection not just of the Filipino culture but of the universal pop culture.…

23/06/2015

Hailing all the way from Taiwan, the premiere milk tea brand ShareTea has landed on Beautiful Iloilo soil in 2012.

With a huge variation of beverages made from the finest fresh ingredients, watch closely as their Miss Carmen Marie Cruz talks about how ShareTea Iloilo has earned the right to be known as the number one milk tea store in town!

23/06/2015

In what ways have your daddies inspired you? We know It's two days past Father's day but still we celebrate the nobility of the breadwinner of the family. Today, Angelica tells us an inspiring tale of a father and a son who are both Ilonggo cyclists and have competed globally to represent the Philippines. Read more here:
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/community/ilonggo-cyclists-like-father-like-son/

“Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something. Not even me. You got a dream, you gotta protect it. When people can’t do something themselves, they’re gonna tell you that you can’t do something. You want something, go get it. Period.” Will Smith’s lines to his real-life son Jaden in t…

19/06/2015

Who's up for some affordable buys along downtown Iloilo? Today Reylan Garcia shares to us where she gets her cheap finds! Read more here:
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/experience/bargain-shopping-downtown-iloilo/

Shopping, to an Ilongga, is inborn as her ovaries – even for the rarer specie like myself who prefers P1000 spent on a hard-bound biography of Nelson Mandela to a “discounted” smoky eye shadow pallet. Perhaps, I do not share the opinion that looking good for a maximum of five seconds to strangers re…

17/06/2015

What's for lunch? Jayvee Descalsota teases our palate for some talaba! Read more here:
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/experience/ode-timeless-taste-talaba/

… Heeelp! —she screamed Bared, salted, creamed Smoldering, she gleamed Left dead and steamed … Ghost loomed later To venge her slaughter Hear her vile laughter? But oh no, damn her! What carnal appetizer! My taste buds lay asunder … Revenge is sweeter If served with baked oyster Have I really b…

16/06/2015

The www.beautifuliloilo.com digital map offers categorized pins in accordance to a business' designed purpose. For 499 pesos, Have your business pinned into our digital map.

Why? Check this out:

16/06/2015

If you’re searching for a quality outdoor advertising here in Iloilo, we know who to call — Signs Etc! The company mainly thrives on billboards but it also caters to orders such as signages, corporate giveaways, trophies, keychains, and personalized items. In this video, general manager Francisco dela Cruz, shares to us his experience in…

15/06/2015

We say hello to another busy Monday! Fortunately today Mitz Serofia has stolen some of his leisure time to share to us his thoughts about the bike lane. Read more about his insightful walk here:
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/experience/serendipity-walk-city-love/

The last time I remembered that I walked so consciously was when I was in the majestic Rizal Hall of Malacañang three years ago. I had to mind each of my steps because when you got a knack for tripping almost elsewhere, you better be extra careful. I knew I would have easily slipped on … Continued

14/06/2015

We would like to thank all local/nationally operated businesses who inquired to advertise on Beautiful Iloilo's site. As we perfect the site's new features, we appreciate the patience and we are happy to announce that the site will be fully operational on July 12, 2015:) Currently our Beautiful Iloilo Brand Executives are visiting local businesses to offer a really great deal for those who want to book their slots. Cheers!

14/06/2015

What an awesome shot of the classic vehicles on city!:) 's own among the impressive group!

Photo by (c) Earl Nunez

12/06/2015

Beautiful Iloilo's joins the Independence Day Car Show!:)

11/06/2015

If you’re searching for a quality outdoor advertising here in Iloilo, we know who to call -- Signs Etc! The company mainly thrives on billboards but it also caters to orders such as signages, corporate giveaways, trophies, keychains, and personalized items.

In this video, general manager Francisco dela Cruz, shares to us his experience in starting up this business and continuously maintaining it for more than twenty years. As it has grown along with the City of Love, the company has likewise been generous in promoting homegrown brands and has been planning on expanding their services to other regions.

Log on to www.beautifuliloilo.com and keep posted for more upcoming business features!

11/06/2015

Have you grabbed a copy of The Divergent Collector's edition? Do you know one of the contributors of that book is an Ilongga? Check this blog post as Angel introduces us to Danemar Calise who was generous enough to share her passion and give us tips on lettering and calligraphy!

http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/community/lettering-101-with-danemar-calise/

The book notched as a New York Times bestseller. The movie hit the box-office mark. Who else hasn’t read and watched The Divergent yet? Yeah, that was so a year ago. But here’s a fact you probably don’t know yet. Are you aware that two of the works featured in The Divergent’s Collection were done ……

10/06/2015

Iloilo has always been known for its delicacies and authentic dishes. To name some are its famous original lapaz batchoy and pancit molo. Unluckily, one cannot take these out and pack them up as a pasalubongs. What are our other options then? Reylan Garcia lists down a lot more pasalubongs you could bring home after visiting Iloilo. Check this one out!
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/food/ilonggo-pasalubong/

The tradition of bringing pasalubong to family and friends after a local or international trip is becoming more of a duty rather than a generous option. Fewer alibis are formulated as nearly every town and city has some sort of delicacy that can be brought home as a gift to a non-visitor. Specialty…

09/06/2015

Going to the gym and doing zumba are becoming a fad nowadays. Seems like everybody’s paving their own ways into the road to fitness! But here’s another unique and effective form of exercise – Calisthenics! Today, Gab Marin introduces to us this street workout along with a subcommunity performing this in Iloilo. Check out her article and hear out Jerricho “Stance” Mitchell, a member of the Barista Street Workout team, as he shares to us his sentiments about it.

http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/community/calisthenics-for-those-who-have-abs-olutely-no-idea/

Calisthenics are forms of rhythmical exercises without using equipment. They are intended to increase body strength, fitness and flexibility through movements such as bending, jumping, swinging, twisting or kicking all using only our body weight. The practice of calisthenics improves our balance, ag…

08/06/2015

Who among here are Bisaya-speaking who just recently encountered the Hiligaynon language? Perhaps you can relate to this hilarious blog post by Jayvee Rhoan Descalsota. Click the link and be entertained!

I came to stay in Iloilo City last year alone and a complete stranger. The place, the people, the culture —everything was unfamiliar, except perhaps from some childhood tales of aswangs that were said to roam Panay Island. But among these, the most vexing was the unfamiliar dialect, the Hiligaynon, a far-fetched cousin of my … Continued

05/06/2015

About 45 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city awaits The Damires Experience - with amenities such as overnight and daytime cottages, two swimming pools, two ziplines, ATVs, and bungee trampolines all in bounds of lush greenery, you'll definitely have to head over to Damires Hills in Janiuay.


Watch as Paolo Tirador talks us through how Damires Hills brings adventure and nature, and you, all together.


Beautiful Iloilo: The Gateway to Everything Beautiful

05/06/2015

Where should you start when you decide to grace the streets of Calle Real for a downtown tour? Reylan Garcia suggests that you begin your journey by heading first to the Iloilo City Hall and tells us what to expect from there. Read more here:

Now that Calle Real is a heritage zone as declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), local and foreign tourists, balikbayans and curious Ilonggos frequently crowd the so-called “royal street”. But where does one begin his walk along the historic Downtown Iloilo? I usually recommend the Iloilo City Hall as starting … Continued

04/06/2015

About 45 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city awaits The Damires Experience - with amenities such as overnight and daytime cottages, two swimming pools, two ziplines, ATVs, and bungee trampolines all in bounds of lush greenery, you'll definitely have to head over to Damires Hills in Janiuay.

Watch as Paolo Tirador talks us through how Damires Hills brings adventure and nature, and you, all together.

Beautiful Iloilo: The Gateway to Everything Beautiful

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04/06/2015

Iloilo is home to a lot of heritage sites, we all know that. But we bet you have passed by them several times already without even knowing their historical significance. Today, Rhea Penaflor tours us to her top 20 must-visit sights in iloilo and acquaints us with some fun facts and trivias about these places. Check this out:
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/heritage/top-20-must-visit-sights-city-love/

Iloilo City has become a favorite destination for local and foreign travellers alike. In the past years, the City of Love has only been considered as a “gateway” to famous attractions like the infamous Boracay, the white sand beaches of Guimaras, the Miagao Church (a UNESCO Heritage Site) and man…

02/06/2015

What's on your meal plan today? Roissy Recto went on a steak-hunt around the city and here are her recommendations:
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/food/where-to-grab-your-steak-in-iloilo/

Looking for steak houses in Iloilo? You just need to know the right places that serve them! Check this out!

02/06/2015

Ever heard of dark tourism? Read this informative article by Paul as he walks us through the graveyard of the historical San Joaquin Cemetery:
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/heritage/seeing-death-beautifully-san-joaquin-cemetery/

San Joaquin Iloilo’s ‘Campo Santo’, A Show Window of ‘Dark Tourism’ in Iloilo

01/06/2015

It's the first day of the busy month. How about we take a rewind to the good old days of Iloilo? Today, Reylan Garcia leads us to a trip down memory lane by peeking through two heritage homes: Casa Mariquit and Camina Balay na Bato. Know more about them by reading her story:
http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/heritage/dos-casas-casa-mariquit-camina-balay-na-bato-3/

Once known as the Queen City of the South, it is not surprising that Iloilo is a hometown to the influential and the elite. Hence, old but regal houses are common architectures in the city. The local government has been very passionate to tap family owners of these ancestral residences in collaborat…

30/05/2015

Itching for a weekend getaway in spite of the few bills in your wallet? No problem! Angelica tells us her tales on the trails of Bucari and gives us tips on how to cut on expenses!

http://www.beautifuliloilo.com/experience/buckaroo-in-bucari/

Craving for an adventure but huffing on a tight budget? Let me sing to you the lyrics of Jessie J’s music and bring you to a place where you can venture and enjoy without spending much. It’s not about the money, money, money. Believe it or not, you can reach this place without handing … Continued