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Foreigners living in Iloilo City can attend two expat gatherings each month.
On the first Wednesday of each month, the expat meeting is held at the Balkonahe (means balcony) Restaurant, 69 North Jalandoni St., in Jaro. The restaurant phone is 509-5767. We get there by driving out Diversion Road, just past SM City and turning right onto Jalandoni Street. Balkonahe is on Jalandoni Street, about one km on the right. The get together starts more or less at 3:00 p.m. You can stay on to have a buffet dinner. There is German and Filipino food.
On the third Wednesday of each month, the expat meetings are held at Ryan’s Eatery on Diversion Road, next to the Marina Restaurant complex. Coming from Iloilo proper, Ryan’s is on the right, just after crossing the bridge. Parking is limited. This meeting also starts at 3:00 p.m. Again, you can stay from dinner. The location is on the river. It’s breezy and pretty. Sometimes the music is too loud, to suit the tastes of the young workers.
Meeting is something of a misnomer. There really is no meeting. Expats show up, introduce themselves and order a beverage. There’s generally a mix of Europeans and Americans. The number of people showing up is highly variable from a handful to a couple of dozen.
There is an online group for Iloilo expats. You can sign up at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Iloilo-EXPATS/
It’s not a busy group but you will receive advance notice of the meetings. If you have questions, it’s a good place to ask them.
There’s another excellent online discussion group covering life in the Philippines. It’s heavily moderated to prevent flame wars, and some degree it seeks to present a “rosy” view of life in the Philippines, limiting discussion of the negatives of life in the Philippines. It’s a commercial site and in some cases gives fuller coverage to those who pay for advertising. Still, it’s the single best online resource for those considering retirement in the Philippines. I’ve been a member of this group for years and have benefited tremendously. You can sign up at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LivingInThePhilippines3/
Posted by GOIloilo on 09.18.08 12:34PM under Iloilo City, Philippine Retirement, Services, Where to Dine?
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Posted by Kevin & Berlie Rohan on 09.22.08 2:20 am
This information is fantastic! My wife & I are constructing a house in Gran Plains and plan to retire in Iloilo.
Keep up the great info + we will contribute as well…
Warmest regards,
Kevin & Berlie