FLOW CITY: 12th Iloilo Bike Festival Brands City as Nation’s Bicycle Capital
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The 12th Iloilo Bike Festival has officially started, cementing the city’s title as the bicycle capital of the nation. The month-long grand celebration will run from June 3 until June 30, 2026. This year’s official theme is “FLOW CITY: Iloilo Always on the Move.” Local leaders and cycling advocates designed the event to promote active mobility, green transportation, and urban health. Thousands of local and international cyclists are expected to fill the streets throughout the month. Main Venues and Hubs The Megaworld Iloilo Business Park serves as the main venue for outdoor racing and community gatherings. Meanwhile, Festive Walk Mall hosts several indoor exhibitions, registration hubs,…
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…
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 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…
