The Molo Mansion, built in 1926 by Don Estanislao Yusay, is an American-Neoclassical property which looks like it was taken straight out of the pages of a history book. Read more »
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has named Iloilo City the Creative City of Gastronomy, bringing greater attention from around the world to the city and its best dishes, such as batchoy, siopao, and pancit molo. Read more »
Last March 19-21, the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) Cinematheque and Atria shops buzzed with excitement as they hosted the 16th Cinema Rehiyon. Supported by the National Council for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), this festival illuminated the screens with over 50 captivating documentaries, short films, and full-length movies. Read more »
Iloilo celebrated the 51st Paraw Regatta Festival from February 25 to March 2, 2024. This weeklong event featured a diverse range of activities as Iloilo paid homage to the indigenous paraw, deeply embedded in the region’s maritime history, which originated in 1973. Read more »
Among the many local specialties in Negros Oriental, Kansi stands out as a dish that reflects the essence of the province's rich flavors and culinary traditions. Read more »
The curtains closed on Iloilo City's Dinagyang Festival as crowds packed the streets to witness the grand finale—a dance parade marking the peak of celebrations. Themed "Pagdayaw kay Señor Sto. Niño, Pagdayaw sa mga Ilonggo," the festival exalted the profound faith of Ilonggos in the Holy Child Jesus every fourth Sunday of January. Read more »
