ILOILO CITY
Iloilo City is known for its slow melodic way of talking - it's gentle and almost affectionate...something quite reflective on the people's demeanor. I found them generous with their smiles and there's something festive about them. If dialect (and how it's spoken) is reflective on the place's culture, then I speculate that the Ilongos probably had it relatively easy during their history (in contrast to say, the Warays of the Visayas who are reputed to be fierce warriors and corollarily speak with a harsh tone). Sorry for stereotyping, but I had to provide a contrast). Iloilo is also home to the country's sugar barons with haciendas extending as far as the eye can see. Although it no longer enjoys that privileged status due to economic changes (migration to Negros and Cebu, conflict with the labor unions in the ports, war, declining sugar economy, etc.) after the 19th century, Iloilo remains synonymous to sugar.
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Iloilo City Travel Tips
Travel Tips:
- from the airport, a cab is around P300. But a van (where passengers are pooled until it gets full) is only P50 to SM. However, you can negotiate with the driver to drop you off your hotel at no extra charge. But you have to ask for it, otherwise he'll drop everyone off at SM. It's also a good idea to get his number and arrange for pick-up to the airport.
- When in Jaro, negotiate with a pedicabby to take you to all the old-world mansions. Mine agreed to P100 for an hour of touring.
- when in Iloilo City, you must eat their Batchoy especially at La Paz for the renowned La Paz Batchoy
- take the short jeep ride to Villa Beach and eat by the beach
Places to Stay:
- Ong Bun Pension House - single bed with shared bathroom, P150/night, near corner Quezon-Ledesma Street, (033)3351271 or (0910)4335048
How to get to Iloilo by boat
- From Cuyo
- MV Milagrosa - +(63)947.790.4873 / +(63)915.265.7032, Economy P475, Deluxe P575, Tourist Class (a/c) P750
- From Bacolod
- Ocean Jet - 8 round trips daily, 6:15am/7:45am/9:15am/10:45am/12:45pm/2:15pm/3:45pm/5:15pm, (033)335.8887/509.7543/509.9018
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Iloilo City to Cebu City by boat
- Trans Asia Shipping - Terminal 2, Pier 3, 15 hours, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 6 pm (ETA 8:30 am, next day), Trans Asia 19 boat, Tourist P1545 (SR P1236), 2nd Class open air P1400 (SR 1120)
Iloilo City to Guimaras by boat
- FF Cruz Shipping Corporation - M/V Felipe III (CARGO-PAX), Port of Jordan Roro Wharf (Guimaras), 30 mins, Economy (Non-aircon): P35, daily every 30 mins/1 hour from 4:30 am to 6:30 pm
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