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ILOILO is situated right at the center of the Philippine Archipelago in the heart shaped Panay Island. Fertile soils, wide plains, rich marine resources, a strategic location, and a favorable tropical climate destined Iloilo as a cradle of development.

Legends tell of 10 chieftains and their subjects, who sailed from Borneo and first settled in Iloilo, an event which gave birth to the Filipino Malayan Race. Centuries later, in search of the elusive spice islands, the Spaniards crossed the Pacific Ocean and wandered off to palm-fringed Philippine shores. After exploring and inhabiting some of islands, the tired and hungry conquistadores found refuge in Iloilo, where they discovered plentiful rice and an excellent natural harbor causing them to proceed there from Cebu and make it the base of Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

During the mid 1800s, Iloilo was already the most populous and richest province, maintaining direct trade links with America, Europe and Australia, especially during the heyday of the sugar industry. Being one of the busiest trading posts in Asia, it is not surprising for Iloilo to possess a vast collection of old structures and antiques, many of which still survive to this day. These heritage sites and artifacts, preserved in testimony of an opulent past, have become subjects of interest, attracting curious tourists from all over.

Amidst Iloilo's abundant natural beauty and colorful history, the Ilonggos remain to be its most important asset. A humble people with a rich heritage, known for their genuine hospitality, romantic "tongues", friendly smiles, and amiable faces. Such are the diverse treasures of Iloilo, the very heart of the Philippines. (www.exploreiloilo.com)

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Iloilo Province Churches

San Joaquin Church



Oton Church



Miagao





Leon



Pavia



Sta. Barbara





Cabatuan





Janiuay (Ruins)



Lambunao



Maasin



Dingle



Duenas



Dumangas



Tigbauan Church





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Guimbal
Igbaras
Alimodian
Leganes
Calinog
Barotac Nuevo

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Iloilo City Churches

Molo



Jaro



La Paz



San Jose



Mandurriao



Santa Teresita



St. Clements



[No Picture: Arevalo Church

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Malacañang heeds call for new Tanggian Bridge
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

ESTIMATED to cost at P55 million, Igbaras will soon have a concrete bridge at the Tanggian River.

This is what the Provincial Government is hoping for after Tulay ng Bayan executives conduct a site inspection next week.

Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada brought the letter of the governor to the concerned office Wednesday.

He relayed the news Thursday that the program director, together with some engineers, will come to Barangay Barasan where the Tanggian River is located and inspect the site if it's fit for a concrete bridge.

First District Congresswoman Janet Garin earlier said that at P55 million, the concrete bridge will be the most expensive bridge in the southern part of Iloilo Province.

Garin initially requested the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to assess the needed funds for the concrete bridge.

She said that since only a few vehicles pass by the area, which is not a provincial road, thus an overflow bridge would still do.

The Provincial Board on Tuesday passed a resolution requesting the President to include the Tanggian Overflow in its Presidential Bridging Program.

Provincial Board members blamed the nature of a concrete overflow and the overloading of passengers as the cause of death of 22 persons last Monday.

It then passed a separate resolution urging the PNP and the Local Government Units (LGUs) to close the concrete overflow from use if bad weather occurs to avoid a repeat of the recent tragedy.

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