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  • Iloilo City Events,  Travel

    Grupo Ilonggo de Saltatores dominates Sinamba sa Regatta 2026

    The rhythmic beating of the drums and the vibrant swirl of colors returned to the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand as the 53rd Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival reached its explosive climax. On February 28, 2026, the Sinamba sa Regatta street dance competition once again proved why it is the crown jewel of Iloilo’s maritime cultural celebrations. A Legacy Continued: Grupo Ilonggo de Saltatores In a stunning display of precision, storytelling, and high-energy choreography, Grupo Ilonggo de Saltatores from Jalandoni Memorial National High School (JMNHS) emerged as the Grand Champion of Sinamba sa Regatta 2026. This victory marks a significant milestone for the group, as they successfully defended their title and solidified their…

  • Sports Events,  Travel

    Iloilo Giants Dominate WVRAA 2026; Passi City Solidifies Status as Sports Hub

    PASSI CITY, ILOILO — The Schools Division of Iloilo, competing as the “Iloilo Giants,” showcased a masterclass in athletic performance to secure the overall championship at the recently concluded 2026 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet. The event, which ran from March 14 to 23, saw nearly 7,000 athletes converge in the “Sweet City” of Passi. This year’s meet marked a significant turning point for the region, being the first competition following the departure of Negros Occidental to the newly formed Negros Island Region (NIR). Despite the change, the competitive spirit remained at an all-time high. The Iloilo Giants finished the meet with an overwhelming 207 gold medals, nearly…

  • Iloilo City,  Iloilo City Events,  Travel

    Iloilo City set to conduct Iloilo Bike Festival 2022

    Iloilo City – The government of the City of Iloilo, Iloilo MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions), and the Iloilo Festival Foundation, Inc. with the support of Megaworld Iloilo Business Park and other businesses of the city will conduct a 3-day Iloilo Bike Festival 2022 on July 29-31, 2022.  Most of the venues of the activities will be at Megaworld Iloilo Business Park area and peripheral establishments. Iloilo City, affirming the claim of being the “Bike Capital of the Philippines”, bikers, enthusiasts, social media promoters, and visitors alike, will again experience and witness how Ilonggos love healthy lifestyle and biking. A record that perhaps would mark it to be the grandest…

  • Dinagyang Ati Warrior
    Iloilo City,  Travel

    Dinagyang 2021 presents virtual performances

    Amid the challenge of pandemic Covid-19, Iloilo City will virtually show its world-renowned Dinagyang festivities in 2021. Dubbed with the theme, “One Dinagyang One Iloilo Halad kay Sr. Sto. Niño”, preliminary activities presentations may start January 15, 2021 onwards until the highlight of the activity. In normal situations, Dinagyang highlight activities often falls on the third Sunday of January. The City Mayor is optimistic that the conduct of this annual activity will alleviate the spirit of every Ilonggo as challenged by the burdens brought about by the pandemic. Dinagyang festival is now being spearheaded by Iloilo Festivals Foundations, Inc.   Ms. Rabiya Mateo, the newly-crowned Ms. Universe-Philippines will grace the…