HomeIloiloIloilo CityIloilo City ProperPlazoleta GayPlazoleta Gay or simply Plazoleta was named in honor of a family ancestor. A white obelisk-like structure with a dove perched on top was erected in the center of the intersection. Aside from being a historical symbol it, today, it has become a symbol f By ExploreIloilo.com on July 30, 2006Plazoleta Gay or simply Plazoleta was named in honor of a family ancestor. A white obelisk-like structure with a dove perched on top was erected in the center of the intersection. Aside from being a historical symbol it, today, it has become a symbol for freedom of speech as rallies, protests, and other political and social demonstrations occupy it frequently. Most notably, it was where freedom-loving llonggos congregated at the height of People Power Revolution in February 1986 to denounce the Marcos dictatorship and demand its ouster (which eventually catapulted Corazon Aquino to the presidency, after the Marcoses fled to Hawaii in 25 February 1986).Don’t leave yet. There’s more!Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Comments Redrogue saysMarch 22, 2008 at 7:23 amIt’s good that this site makes notice and post on things about iloilo. I wont miss that city much for I see photos here even though I am thousands of miles away now from there.San-o pa ako ayhan makabalik dira man? Hidlaw na gid ko da ah.Reply
Redrogue saysMarch 22, 2008 at 7:23 amIt’s good that this site makes notice and post on things about iloilo. I wont miss that city much for I see photos here even though I am thousands of miles away now from there.San-o pa ako ayhan makabalik dira man? Hidlaw na gid ko da ah.Reply