Pan de Azucar is the biggest and most popular among Concepcion’s 16 islands because of the enchantingly tall and steep mountain, called Mt. Manaphag, standing like a sentinel in its lands. Continue Reading »

A ship docks at one of Concepcion’s white sand beaches overlooking unqiue land formations

The town of Concepcion is blessed with one of the most scenic seascapes in the whole province. Forming a safe natural harbor for Concepcion Bay, are 16 islands connected by azure waters and rich marine life.

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Check out the April 2007 Issue of Smile: Inflight Magazine of Cebu Pacific. I, Marcos Caratao Jr. a.k.a “chymera”, has just been featured as their local guide for Iloilo. My 1/4 of a page spread (hmmphhh) is found on the 89th page of the mag. Continue Reading »

HOTELS and restaurants in Iloilo City will remain open on “holy-days” particularly on April 5 Maundy Thursday to April 9 Easter Sunday to serve customers especially visitors who are on pilgrimage tour of Iloilo and the neighboring island of Guimaras.

Hotel members of the Iloilo Conventions and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) announced they will grant 50 percent discount on room rates during the Lenten break. Read more »

FIVE of the country’s top property developers have been prequalified to participate in the bidding for the government’s 54-hectare airport property in Iloilo City, the Department of Finance (DOF) said on Tuesday.
The five include Ayala Land Inc., Empire East Holdings Inc., Robinsons Land Corp., Rock-well Land Corp. and SM Prime Holdings Inc. The auction is set for April 24. Read more »

Nadsadjan Falls is a famous tourist destination in Igbaras. Its cool and fresh Prussians blue waters attracts foreign and local tourists every year.

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