Iloilo City

Get to know Iloilo City

In the heart of the Philippine archipelago, Panay Island's southeastern tip is a flourish of urbanity interspersed with grand churches and early markers. Iloilo's landmarks attest to a history of revolution and independence, from American colonialism in the Customs House to religious roots in the Catholic Jaro Cathedral, while the Ilonggo heritage endures with local soup dishes including Batchoy and Pancit Molo, and festivities like the annual Dinagyang Festival.