Iloilo City is located at the southern part of Panay Island in the Visayas region. It has a land area of 7,023 hectares or 70.23 square kilometer. The people are called Ilonggos. Their amiable faces embody a beautiful culture. They speak pleasing voices that echo a proud past. Their warm character mirrors a scenic countryside. Such are the Ilonggos, a humble people with a rich heritage. They are the prime treasures of Iloilo, a historic and celebrated place.
Less than an hour’s flight south of Manila, Iloilo is the gateway to Western Visayas and to the country’s premier tourist destination, the famed Boracay Island. The city and province are among the country’s center of industry, trade, tourism, culture and education. Accessible by air and sea from most major cities in the country, Iloilo boasts of an international seaport, excellent road network, sufficient power and water supply, reliable communication facilities, first-class tourism amenities and modern commercial centers.
Iloilo City, the provincial capital, is a bustling metropolis. With five universities and a number of colleges, its populace is one of most educated in the county. A splendor sparkling and shining in southern Philippines, there are more treasures waiting to be discovered in Iloilo.
