[ 2 Comments ] Posted on 12.19.09 under Chinese Heritage, Heritage
Under Spanish rule travel and residency of Chinese were tightly restricted until late in the 19th century. Most “Chinese” residents of Iloilo were Chinese men who married local women and became mestizos. Especially in Iloilo, the Chinoy mestizos converted to Catholicism, prospered, were considered loyal Spanish subjects and were freed from restrictions involved with being [...]
[ No Comments ] Posted on 11.22.09 under Chinese Heritage
This Taoist temple on Rizal Street in Iloilo City appears to honor Yaochi Jinmu, the Queen Mother of the West.
[ 7 Comments ] Posted on 10.03.09 under Iloilo City, Tigbauan, Iloilo
October 3, 2009, we wait by the sea in Tigbauan Iloilo to see how Typhoon Pepeng-Parma will affect Iloilo.
[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 09.28.09 under Chinese Heritage, Heritage, Iloilo City
Chinese heritage lives on in Iloilo City. A beautiful and serene Chinese temple on Rizal Street in Iloilo City. Photos and narrative.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.23.09 under Chinese Heritage, Manila and Makati, Museums & Galleries
The Bahay Tsinoy Museum is a don’t-miss stop for history-minded visitors to Manila. Bahay Tsinoy is a museum which presents the history of the Chinese in Philippine history. The Bahay Tsinoy is located in the historic walled Intramuros area of Manila on Anda Street.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 07.20.09 under Chinese Heritage, Iloilo City
Chinese immigrants have been a major force in the development and character of Iloilo City. Signs of Chinese Heritage from all over Iloilo City.
[ 3 Comments ] Posted on 07.17.09 under Iloilo City, Philippine Retirement, Services
Experiences of a foreigner getting a driver’s license in Iloilo City.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 05.17.09 under Iloilo City
Abaca or Manila Hemp fiber being loaded onto trucks at the port of Iloilo City. Philippines, 2009. Abaca, the fiber of a type of banana, was one the most important Philippine export. It was used in the production of cordage. Today, abaca is used in making premium papers including paper for printing currency. In Iloilo, [...]
[ 3 Comments ] Posted on 02.16.09 under Iloilo City, Services, Shopping
Cathay Pacific Iloilo, Manila, Philippines. We’re delighted that Cathay Pacific Airways has opened a ticket office in Iloilo City. It’s located on General Luna Street in the city proper, in the new “Arthur Suites” building. There’s a big Cathay Pacific sign, so you can’t miss it. When it first opened we thought it was just [...]
[ No Comments ] Posted on 01.09.09 under Iloilo City, Iloilo Public Markets, Shopping
Want to buy a boquet of flower for your sweetheart? Head to the stalls at the Iloilo Central Market where you’ll find several vendors along the outside of the market on Rizal Street. Not in Iloilo do do your own flower shopping. On our next visit we’ll try to get the phone numbers of some [...]
[ 2 Comments ] Posted on 12.22.08 under Iloilo City, Philippine Retirement
Our monthly expenses living in Iloilo City. We find that we can live fairly well in Iloilo City on about $1,700 per month. The main cost of living questions you need to adjust for are: Prescription drugs and medical care. A $1,700 per month budget may cover routine medical and dental care for a reasonably healthy [...]
[ No Comments ] Posted on 12.09.08 under Iloilo City, Nature, Environment
Note from goiloilo.com: Since goIloilo.com is especially directed at foreigners considering visiting or retiring in Iloilo, we want to make it clear that the pollution problem in Iloilo City described in the following article is similar to what one will find in other Philippine cities. Despite the problems, the Iloilo River is a scenic asset. [...]
[ No Comments ] Posted on 10.24.08 under Iloilo City, Nature, Environment
A not very well organized scrapbook of Iloilo City photos – under construction. I thought I was in a time warp when I saw a crew unloading a truckload of Abaca fiber at the port area of Iloilo City. One hundred years ago, Abaca was one of the Philippine’s most valuable products. It was used to [...]
[ 7 Comments ] Posted on 10.10.08 under Education, Iloilo City
For the foreigner with children considering relocation to the Philippines, a key consideration is finding good schools for them. Here’s another alternative to consider.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 10.01.08 under Iloilo City, Iloilo Public Markets, Perspectives, Philippine Retirement, Shopping
We live in Iloilo City and keep quite close track of our food expenditures. We had read about soaring food price inflation in the Philippines so we decided to see how much our own food expenditures had risen.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.30.08 under Entertainment, Iloilo City
Here’s a couple of links that allow you to check on-line the movies playing in Iloilo City: Robinson’s Iloilo and SM City: http://www.clickthecity.com/movies/theaters.php?id=iloilo SM City Iloilo: http://www.smcinema.com/SMCinemas/index.php?p=93&branchID=18
[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 09.18.08 under Iloilo City, Philippine Retirement, Services, Where to Dine?
Foreigners living in Iloilo City can attend two expat gatherings each month.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.13.08 under Iloilo City, Shopping
The centrally-located “Atrium” Shopping Center on General Luna Street, contains a parking garage, the Day’s Hotel, a large branch of the Iloilo Supermarket and several restaurants (including a two-story McDonald’s) and shops. The “Home Store” is one of the best places to buy fancy kitchen and household appliances, equipment and accessories. The Iloilo Supermarket at [...]
[ 8 Comments ] Posted on 09.12.08 under Iloilo City, Medical and Dental
There are hundreds, maybe thousands of doctors in Iloilo. For the newcomer it’s a challenge to find the best ones. Here’s some help.
[ 2 Comments ] Posted on 09.07.08 under Iloilo City, Where to Stay?
Insider recommendations for budget to midrange hotels and pension houses in Iloilo City