Comments on: Iloilo

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:32:36 +0000

Thank you very much for that information. If you are on Twitter you may send us tweets with photos of the places you mentioned so we can promote it to everyone. :)

Thanks!

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:27:11 +0000

Hi Ryan,

My father also hailed from Iloilo, specifically from Leon, Iloilo, a mountainous town. Leon’s attractions include Bucari Mountain where the weather is cold. Because of this it is being considered as the summer capital of Iloilo. Many say all the vegetables from Benguet province can also be planted in Bucari because of the weather.

I visited Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo in 2006 and it was beautiful and peaceful with long stretch of powdery white sand like in Boracay. In front of Buaya Beach there’s Tumaquin Island that you can reach on foot when low tide. Aside from Sigocon Island, the town of Concepcion, also in northern part of Iloilo, also boasts islands with powdery white sand. According to the Explore Iloilo website it has around 16 paradise islands. I hope I could visit these islands and revisit Sicogon. If you wanna get closer to nature and want privacy these are the places worth visiting for.

By: Celene

Celene — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:54:49 +0000

Hi! Your blog is very informative. Iloilo does have so much to offer. On the “Why Not Go” though, I’d like to share that on the northern part of Iloilo are group of islands that have sugary white sand. These islands are not developed but you can come visit them by inquiring with the local tourism offices. Check out Agho Island and Bulobadiangan Island in the town of Concepcion.:)

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:04:07 +0000

Hi Ronnie,

My Dad’s from Iloilo and I have been near Sicogon as well though I havent been there yet. I also heard about Balbagon Island as well. Is Sicogon near Pan de Azucar? My friend tells me Halong Bay in Vietnam is nothing compared to this island. By the way my Dad was born in Carles and raised in Balasan.I have been as far south as San Joaquin to as far north as Estancia..

Ryan

By: Ronnie Calumpita

Ronnie Calumpita — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:43:58 +0000

Iloilo also has several powdery white sand beaches located in northern part of Iloilo like in the towns of Carles and Concepcion. Even before Boracay attained international recognition, Sicogon Island in Carles had been the haven of foreigners. Its beauty and serenity and long stretch of white sand also attracted prominent Filipinos and celebrities. There are plans to redevelop Sicogon Island.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:19:05 +0000

Hi Grace,

I wished I could help but I am not based in Iloilo. She’s based there. I will be waiting for your article on Isla Naburot. I also want to know more about the mango orchards and the Trappist Monastery. Hope you can include it.

Cheers!

Ryan

p.s. As my own personal advocacy, I will always talk to the locals wherever I go to especially take care of their natural resources and I also likewise encourage fellow travelers to be more environmentally conscious. :)

By: Pastry.Girl

Pastry.Girl — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:20:19 +0000

Panaderio De Iloilo! I’ve been there before, the barquilos is simply amazing there. Buy it even if you don’t like barquilos … trust me, you will not regret on this!

By: Grace

Grace — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:31:18 +0000

Ryan : Isla Naburot is a hidden treasure! I’ve been there a couple of times with some friends, and it is always a pleasure to be back there. I’m thinking of writing on it soon.

Your sister really did some good work for the local community! What about you Ryan :P

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:30:54 +0000

Grace,

That is quite sad… how is Isla Naburot doing? There is a German-owned resort there as far as I can remember. My sister helped in the cleanup of the spill.

Ryan

By: Grace

Grace — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:24:25 +0000

Ryan,
The cleaning up is a process that will take up to a few yrs, but the effect on Guimaras is for life. I think the disaster affected the locals deeply, and many yet to forget that tragic day, and all the efforts placed in containing the oil spills. However, as I’ve observed and from my talks to the locals, tourism is picking up at Guimaras, mostly are local tourism tho’.

What’s most heartbreaking for me, is the effects of the spill have on the environment – the marine life is still suffering much, as too the mangroves.