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A Tigbauan, Iloilo digital photo essay; Tigbauan history, Tigbauan heritage, architecture, 18th century Spanish church, Tigbauan municipal hall, Tigbauan market, Tigbauan beach resorts, real estate and more.
- Entering Tigbauan – Tigbauan’s Saludan Festival banner
Tigbauan Church and Convent from Tigbauan Market
Tigbauan Church from Plaza
Pretty garden in Tigbauan Church courtyard
Tigbauan Municipal Hall from Plaza Entrance
According to this plaque the Tigbauan Municipal Hall was built in 1960
Bandstand at Tigbauan Plaza
Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines - Plaza
Sunday is a busy market day in Tigbauan
Tigbauan has one of the busiest small town markets. As a foreigner I often misjudge things. Tigbauan looks like a small town. By North American standards it looks like a town of 2,000 or 3,000. In actuality, the municipality of Tigbauan is has a population of over 50,000! Most buy their essentials in the market. Tigbauan is about 25 km from Iloilo City, too far for everyday shopping. Sunday is Tigbauan’s market day and on that day it’s packed with vendors and shoppers but the market operates seven days per week. Although it’s one of the busiest markets the damp and dark market facilities really need an upgrade to make shopping there a more pleasant experience. Miagao’s wonderful market could serve as a model.
Vendor at Tigbauan, Iloilo Market
Heavy Traffic on the National Highway, "downtown" Tigbauan Iloilo
Tigbauan, Iloilo Library - is it open?
Tigbauan, Iloilo Fire Department
Coco Grove Beach Resort, Tigbauan Iloilo
This resort is located Tigbauan proper meaning it’s easy to walk to the market, plaza, church and the other amenities of Tigbauan. We have not yet stayed at this resort or eaten meals there but were impressed with how clean, and well-landscaped it is. Rates for picnic shelters are negotiable depending on the size of your party. Aircon rooms are P800 for two persons, P1,000 for four persons. Contact number: 033-511-7909.
Cottage at Coco Grove Beach Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines
Path to beach, Coco Grove Beach Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines
Sol y Mar Beach Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo. Sol y Mar is a beach resort in Tigbauan, on the National Highway, about 20 KM west of Iloilo City. While we have not stayed there overnight, we did visit, had coffee (brewed) and looked at the cottages. It's certainly one of the best options for those who want stay at a real beach resort, one good enough for swimming but still close to the urban amenities of Iloilo City. It's also a good option for those in Iloilo City who want to get away to the beach. Sol y Mar is likely to be quieter than many Iloilo beach resorts. It does not cater to the karaoke crowd. You can come and use the beach for a P30 per person (P20 for children). You can rent a very nice picnic shelter for the day for P300 or you can rent an air con cottage for P1400 to P1500. The cottages are nicely designed and the entire resort quite meticulously maintained. The restaurant is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. You can get there via a Tigbauan, Guimbal or Miagao jeepney or by taxi. Phone: 033-511-8288 Mobile: 0919-891-4555.
WW II Panay Landing Memorial, Parara, Tigbauan, Iloilo
The Panay Landing Memorial marks spot where American troops landed on March 18, 1945 on the beaches of Parara, Tigbauan to begin the liberation of Panay Island. The Japanese garrison on Panay was only 2000 to 2350 soldiers. American soldiers came ashore to be greeted by Philippine guerrillas “stiff in starched khaki and resplendent in ornaments.” By the time American troops landed, the well-organized resistance fighters were in control of most of the island.
The American 40th Division expanded the beachhead rapidly and ran into no serious resistance until it approached the outskirts of Iloilo City. On March 20th the troops entered Iloilo City and not one Japanese was found.
Source: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II Vol. XII.
The monument is just off the National Highway in Parara, west of Tigbauan proper. Update as of August 2009. The memorial is no longer. Hopefully the elements have been removed for refurbishment.
Site of former Parara war memorial - September 2009
Parara Beach where US troops landed to liberate Panay Island, March 18, 1945
Conchas del Mar, a pretty shorefront subdivision in Tigbauan
Pool at the Ocean Front (and upscale) Las Conchas Del Mar Subdivision, Tigbauan, Iloilo
More information at: http://lasconchas.com.ph/flash_home.html
Lot for sale, Villa Santo Domingo Subdivision, Tigbauan Iloilo
This large subdivision practically is in the poblacion (village center) proper. There are many lots for sale. This photo shows a 756 square meter lot graced by a pretty Acacia tree. The asking price is P1880 per square meter. It was shown to us by Butch Guzman. Butch speaks excellent English so it’s easy for him to speak to most foreigners. His number from outside the Philippines is 63-921-551-2717, from the Philippines dial or text 0921-551-2717.
Bucolic landscapes in Barangay Namocon, Tigbauan, Iloilo
Bucolic landscapes in Barangay Namocon, Tigbauan, Iloilo
Philippine SUV: Barangay Namocan, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Mountains of Antique Province in the distance.
Tigbauan, Iloilo Milk Processing Plant
Fresh Pasteurized milk and milk products are produced at this plant in Tigbauan. Most goes to area schoolchildren but sometimes milk is available for purchase by the public at the plant. At the plaza take the road leading to Leon. Watch for the sign on the right just past the high school. The price (as of May 2008) is P60 per liter.
Mission Statement - Tigbauan, Iloilo Milk Processing Plant
Typhoon Frank Damage, Mouth of Sibalam River, Tigbauan, Iloilo, June 2008
Hauling in a fishnet - Tigbauan, Iloilo
Our new Tigbauan apartment
Grand Opening of RS2 Offices, Tigbauan, Iloilo, May, 2009
The beautiful National Highway bridge over the Sibalom River in Tigbauan
Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center, Tigbauan
Fishworld at the Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center, Tigbauan
South Park Grill -- not quite in Tigbauan but an excellent choice for dining
Tigbauan National High School entrance gate
Much needed renovations are nearing completion at Tigbauan's market
Seaside Tigbauan campus of St. Therese MTC College. Specialization: Maritime education
MTC Tigbauan List of Courses
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Posted by Mars Tenosa on 10.23.08 3:43 pm
Keep your nice Website, this will keep us update of our home town.
More Power & God Bless!!!
Posted by natie on 11.01.08 9:06 pm
when you get your Vespa or motor bike, traffic will be at a standstill!!!
Posted by Vivien Tubola-Modina & Family on 01.03.09 9:24 am
Very Well done!
Me and a bunch of our family got home only last Dec.07 till Jan. 08 for almost a month visit. Lucky enough we made it still to Boracay. But no one can beat our dearly TIGBAUAN nga banwa ta, though we live from far away Wintery, snowy country of Calgary, Canada for very, very long years already we still missed the lagaw-lagaw always, saka sa kampanaryo and halo-halo all those old days before with so fun still very fresh in our minds. Duro ron guid and guin-iba kang banwa ta. So many unfamiliar faces, very congested and croded ka tama.
We dearly missed our beloved hometown that much. So many things going on. So many people from all walks of life relocate to our town. Can’t even barely know your neighbours or people you met everywhere. I bet they loved Tigbauan as much as we do here. We always loved to up-date ourselves of what’s currently going on out there. Wish we can make it to go home much often. Pero kinanglan kaban-kaban and kuarta mo pag-gusto mo maug-uli pirme.
Just keep it up the good work. Show more pictures, please.
Thanks so much and best regards to you.
Vivien
Posted by David Finlay on 04.24.09 9:28 am
Very interesting. I was in IloIlo last week, should have read your comments earlier. What is the expat community likr there ?
Posted by GOIloilo on 05.02.09 7:50 pm
David,
There are not so many expats in Tigbauan. The majority seem to be German. My impression is that Iloilo City really does not have that many expats, at least compared to places like Cebu City, Dumaguete, or Bohol. The same is true of Bacolod. I’m not sure why this is so, but not having so many expats can be an advantage. Locals don’t focus on expats as “opportunities” as they tend to do in places with lots of foreigners.
Bob
Posted by GOIloilo on 05.07.09 3:19 pm
Bob:
I just discovered your blog;it’s very informative. I myself is planning to retire in Iloilo, outside the city, but close to the cilization. What do you think about Villa Sto. Domingo Subdivision, Tigbauan? How far is the subdivision from the main road or the ocean? Does it flood in the area, how’s the neighborhood like? I appreciate your honest feedback. Thank you. mgm
MGM,
MGM,
Villa Santa Domingo is located in the town center. The entrance is adjacent to the Tigbauan public market. It’s quite large, far from fully developed so there’s a good selection of lots available. It’s very close but not on the ocean. I’d say it’s a pretty nice subdivision for a small, rural place like Tigbauan. Regarding flooding, practically all subdivisions in Iloilo are former rice land or fish ponds filled in to make them usable and to avoid flooding. This one is no exception. When we looked at lots there, filling of the lot was part of the purchase price. I just can’t say if flooding is a danger. You’d have to examine the situation and quiz locals about how it fared during Typhoon Frank. Perhaps someone else can give more specific information.
Posted by C.Arias on 07.03.09 2:37 am
Please check out our very own and newly improved website, http://www.tigbauan-iloilo.com for more updates and latest happenings! Baw…nahidlaw ako sa banwa ta!!!
Damu gid nga changes……
Posted by kris@tigbauan LGU on 07.17.09 9:29 am
please check our new official website of the municipality of tigbauan, its http://www.tigbauan-iloilo.com. we try to update it almost everyday so we can bridge our kasimanwas to our town even they are thousand miles away.thanks a lot
Posted by Josefina Roque on 01.01.10 3:46 am
Dear Bob,
Your site makes me want to push winter to summer time here Ireland as we are having our holiday soon in the Philippines.
I hope you wont mind me asking about Iloilo, Me and my husband are treating our family in Manila a trip to Iloilo, as my great grandfather is from Iloilo, my mom is so excited to tour Iloilo, and same as dining out there.
We don’t have any clues where to go, as we are travelling on July, i don’t know if it’s alright to book our place in a hotel or a beach resort.
thank you.
Ping
Posted by marites on 01.09.10 5:02 pm
Dear Bob,
Great site and photos! May I know how to get to Tigbauan from the new Iloilo airport? How many hours would the trip take? Thanks!
– marites
Posted by GOIloilo on 01.10.10 10:02 am
Marites,
I’d take a taxi from the Iloilo airport to Tigbauan. Just negotiate the rate before getting in the taxi.
You can also take a van from the airport to Molo for P50 and then jeeps to Tigbauan, changing from a Villa-Mohon jeep at the Mohon station to any of the jeeps heading to Tigbauan. These include Tigbauan (of course!) Guimbal, Miagao and San Joaquin.
Or you can travel from the Molo bus terminal to Tigbauan on a Ceres Liner (or other bus) or catch a San Jose bound van from the same terminal and get off in Tigbauan.
Hope this helps.
Bob
Posted by Frank Colley on 01.20.10 7:24 pm
Hi, Great site, great pictures and infomation thanks.
I would like (If possible) more information on the Coco Grove Beach Resort. I have looked on the web but found nothing other than a phone number. I am in UK and am looking to vist soon.
Thanks
Frank
Posted by Rex Reyes on 01.23.10 1:03 am
Hi BOB,
I am impressed, what a good living.
I have a friend that now lives in brgy. Barroc. I want to send him carpentry and masonry tools because he is a carpenter overthere. What would be your best suggestion to send the packages. I have read your post regarding the phil. postal service and I myself is scared to shipped tru them specially if I am sendng him power tools. Can you pls help. UPS , FED-EX or door to door? Im in California, USa
Posted by GOIloilo on 01.24.10 4:25 pm
Rex,
The only feasible choice I can think of is a balikbayan box. Just about any Asian store in California should be able to help you arrange a balikbayan box shipment.
Bob
Posted by Jay-ar Ledesma on 03.11.10 10:25 am
Frank Colley,
Coco Grove is one of the first beaches in Iloilo and the resort is very clean inside. The cottage rates are negotiable as well. We have a mainstay English retiree there named Don… He built a cottage on one side of the resort.
We have pavilions over there and air-con cottages rates are 1000-1500 per night. The foods serve there are also good.
The Resort is near the town plaza and public market.
You can take a van from the airport to Molo for P50 and then jeeps to Tigbauan, changing from a Villa-Mohon jeep at the Mohon station to any of the jeeps heading to Tigbauan. These include Tigbauan, Guimbal, Miagao and San Joaquin.
Or you can travel from the Molo bus terminal to Tigbauan on a Ceres Liner (or other bus) or catch a San Jose bound van from the same terminal and get off in Tigbauan.
Hope this helps.
Posted by rex on 05.26.10 8:02 pm
thanks for posting this article…it made me feel homesick suddenly.hope you can post articles about experiencing life as an adopted tigbauanon.