Iloilo is on the lamplight because of its places, foods and people that sum up the eloquent culture of the Philippines. Iloilo as a place can amuse a stranger with its typical scenic beauty in various beaches likes Shamrock, Bantayan and its elegance in inspiring hotels like The Days Hotel, Sarabia Manor, Amigo Terrace, The Grand Dame, and The Iloilo Grand Tower which all would lead him back to admiration of life . In line with foods, Iloilo is known for its La Paz Batchoy and Pancit dishes; Chicken in various cook styles : tinuom in Cabatuan, grilled, baked or broiled in fast-food centers like Jollibee , Mc Donald's , and Mang Inasal; Native delicacies like bibingka, banana cue, baye-baye, and ginat-an. The sweet tropical fruits like mangoes in Leon and watermelons in Oton. These yummy and sumptuous foods would usher anybody to be thankful for God's provision at all times. Most of all, the pride of Iloilo is its loving and friendly Ilonggo people who possess the hearts of a true friend, a loyal life-partner and a committed family member. Whatever the visitor's creed or color, the service of Ilonggo people is sincere, sweet and fair. This is very prominent among Ilongga women who have the magic to capture the foreigners' hearts that desire for a warmth love and camaraderie. These heavenly-sent traits rekindle spirit and the Ilongga's beauty in and out makes these foreigners feel relax and confident once again.
There you go. When Iloilo starts to capture a foreign heart, the marks linger for eternity. The experience is mutual and surely the sweet testimony of the captive about choosing Iloilo his second home spreads all over.