Wow, my hometown. I was born and raised there. The last time, I left in 1989. I don't even recognize most of them anymore. Thank you for showing my home again.
the drummers are preparing for the Dinagyang Festival 2020 which will be on January 24 and 25.come visit iloilo next month and be amazed by the costumes drums and choreography.
Well researched and nicely presented Rod, interesting even for myself though i am not the touristy type, i'm sure many Westerners considering a visit to the Phils would find your vloggs very helpful. Well done mate, and all in your own time and expense. Regards from New Zealand.
Thanks Bob. It can be a little tricky deciding where to live in a foreign nation. My first impressions of Bacolod City and Iloilo City were positive. Many guys end up living where their wives or girlfriends live which is fine also.
Good one, Rod! Iloilo was always on my top 5 SE Asia destinations, too. Pretty much done/doing em all, but still haven't done Iloilo. Looking fwd to your other vids you've got coming on it👍
Thanks Jason. I spent 4 days in Iloilo and just got a "taste" of the city and I am impressed. Good for you to travel and visit the various cities. That was my plan originally but I became too comfortable in Cebu City.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 Yeah, I started in Cebu May of last year, met a girl there, now gf. Then we went on to Chiang Mai, then Danang and Can Tho, Vietnam, Pattaya, then back to Cebu. I'm back in Chiang Mai, she's back in Cebu and will meet me in Danang in Feb. If you're open to other countries, I highly recommend Chiang Mai. Just stay away from Feb thru May for burning season. We both love CM. I remember you went to HCMC before, too. I forgot that one, I were there this past summer, as well.
Was just there for the holidays from 12/11-1/17... was supposed to fly out on the 12th to connect to my international flight in Manila but the Taal volcano had all flights to and and out of Manila cancelled for a couple of days... Would like to add that the Bureau of Immigration was been moved across the street to Festive Walk Mall.. on the 3rd floor, if my memory serves me right.. if you go to get a visa extension (3000 pesos or $60 USD-for a 30 day extension) there please make sure they stamp the date extension on your visa and keep the receipt with you... I found out the hard way when I tried to fly out of Manila that it wasn’t stamped.. had to pay an additional 4000 pesos ($80) to board my flight.. it was my second trip to that beautiful city and everyone is very friendly and very helpful.., i rented an furnished apartment on General Luna at RC Fifth Ave for $8000 pesos ($160) or $5.33 USD a day.. they provided two twin beds, small fridge, small kitchen table and analog tv that had no reception though I took some of my dvds so I just purchased a DVD player at the mall and my room, which is considered a one bed room but is actually a large efficiency, had a beautiful view of the Iloilo river along with a nice breeze throughout the day and night...my electric bill for the month was 2500 pesos ($50 USD) also had to buy a grill to cook my breakfasts I usually had lunches or dinners at the malls..,it really is a clean place with lots of friendly people who will invite you to eat as u walking by and they are having their lunch or dinner I would like to add that I have only experienced only one brown out while there as well.. it was for about 8 hours...but it was near one of the universities, CPU... over by Jaro.. never at RC Fifth.. I stayed there for two months in April/May of 2018 and again last month for the holidays with no brown outs thx GOD BLESS
Thanks for sharing your experience Ramiro. Sounds like you had a pretty good deal. Electric seems to be getting better in many areas. My electric also averages 2500-3000.
Amazing Philippines thx I was wondering what your electric bill was as well.. there are two RC FIFTH apartment buildings located on General Luna... I stayed at the one located along the Iloilo river and the walkway or Espalade is about ready to open like u mentioned though no access from the apartment building but their is one a quarter block away @ JD’s Bakery/Burger Joint... u can call and ask for Charisma DeLaCruz to help show u the apartments available.. I forgot to mention that the rooms come with an A/C wall unit.. though they are old.. but I asked management to clean it out which they did and it work fine it would get cold..I wish they would add newer energy efficient units. I’m sure it would reduce one’s electric bill by maybe 25%. You did some awesome videos on your short stay that showed Iloilo in a good light...I walked the streets as well and never ever felt threatened or endangered by anyone. God bless u have a new subscriber... your buddy up in Roxas pays how much for his apartment? I’ve been up that way as well near Capiz and Mambusoa..
Thanks for another great video Rod! As someone considering retirement to the Philippines, these video's really help me to clarify where it is that may be a good fit for me. Illo Illo seems to have a lot of what I'm looking for. Anyways, thanks again. Keep em' coming! Shalom from Israel..
Thanks. We all have our priorities and comfort levels. It can be confusing trying to decide where to settle in a new nation so I am happy to provide any information I can.
Very informative video. Your knowledge of the city is almost as extensive as a local! Watching this made me feel like im foreign from my own city. Cheers!
Thanks Aqar. I was there 4 days and just got a bit of an introduction to Iloilo City and I am impressed with what I saw. It is good to see that the government is commited to continuing to improve the city.
Iloilo was one of the two last towns occupied by the Spanish when the Filipinos were taking back their country. It shows up often in history by the accounts of many that go back to the first known written records. There is another American vlogger in Oton who I watch regularly. Very nice detailed overview. Thank you.
Thanks Matt. I did read quite a bit of the history of Iloilo and it is quite interesting. Who is the vlogger in Oton? I don't have much time to watch videos anymore with a gf and editing video becoming a full time job but always interesting to see what is out there.
New sub's here and that's my home Iloilo City! Welcome sir to the city of love. Those who practicing beating drums are preparing for the Dinagyang festival on January the World-class festival.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 yeah I've seen a lot of changes that's happening out there. Lots of new establishments and commercial buildings which I've never seen before. Through videos like this we can seen updates of what's happening back home.Thanks again to your videos👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
I've been to other major cities like Manila, Subic Zambales, Angeles Pampanga, Cebu City, Baguio City etc. but Iloilo is really the best♥️I always tell to my friends from different countries that Iloilo City is a nice place to consider.
Thanks Steve. I have done a couple of those type of interviews and I have many requested to do them as my numbers have gone up. In every case my numbers go down and it affects my channel a bit adversely it seems. There are some I have watched that have had success with it where it is more entertaining. I do have a very long list of videos to do also, so when I go off on a tangent, it changes that plan so I will stick to my plan for the time being, but thanks for thinking about me Steve.
Is the Ferry safe and comfortable , are there first class ferry? i Like Philippines ,i never been there but there are many island and if i wanna go Mindanao or Cebu i have to choose plane or ferry
Ferries are pretty safe Carl and very seldom any accidents. Many ferries have economy, AC, and business class seating also. Here is a link to one of my videos. th-cam.com/video/q0s1DAG_cxI/w-d-xo.html
Robinson's mall, festive walk mall and a lot more, hey that's my city my City of Love ILOILO, I thanks to you because i really miss my city of Love. Those guys they are practicing the Dinagyang Festival
Thanks for the look around Rod, it’s definitely somewhere I will visit very soon, I would like to see the big festival they have each year. The city looks nice and modern as you said.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 you are highly welcome!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗 I really missed my hometown, I can't wait to go back home in the Philippines to see Iloilo City and at the same time to celebrate the "Dinagyang Festivals"💃🕺🎆🎇
Mike, My Philippine Journey has a great channel and a lot of great but older videos. I know he is in poor health now but I really hope he gets better. I think his gf is helping him.
Hi! I want to thank you for sharing your video about Iloilo City. The place where i grew up...in Jaro district! Welcome and enjoy your stay in Iloilo...Take care and God bless!🌹Jenny
I can't thank you enough..I'm already home sick and I never been to the Philippines. I will be starting with my friends in Devau Del Norte. Cant waite till they open up. Thank you again for your valuable information and virutal tour of the cities especially Illilo City and Cebu city. Great ! tahnks
Hi Rod. Great video. Thanks for filming this for all to enjoy. How did you get from Cebu to Iloilo? Also, how would I get there from the USA? Must I fly into Manila first and then to iloilo or can I take a direct flight to iloilo? Also, have you ever been to Kalibo up on the northern side of Panay island? Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Thanks Philip. You would have to fly to Manila, Cebu City, Hong Kong, or Singapore to get another flight to iloilo. There aren't too many international flights there at this time. Here is a link to the route I took from Cebu City. Bus to Toledo, ferry to San Carlos, bus to Bacolod, and ferry to Iloilo City. Video link th-cam.com/video/q0s1DAG_cxI/w-d-xo.html Merry Christmas to you also.
Where in the Midwest are you from? Minnesota I'm guessing based upon your dialect .I typed this prior to you reaching the point in the video when you tell where your from.. I currently live in Arizona ( Gilbert) to be exact. I moved here from Philadelphia to escape the North East cost of living. Arizona has become "Californiaized". The metro Phoenix is not the cost-of-living bargain it was a decade ago. Contemplating a relocation of 1 year to the Philippines After that, who knows America is not what it used to be..
Thanks Daniel. Minnesota was too cold too long for me so I lived in Phoenix many years also. I thought the humidity would really bother me in the Philippines but I have adapted well. Good luck with your plans.
Thank you for your reply ( In such a timely manner no less) I'm sorry I didn't get your name { if you feel comfortable disclosing in this forum} However, I love your videos. They're very informative. You also have a good "voice-over" voice with that friendly mid - west dialect. Daniel
Nice video on Iloilo City. Since 2011 I don't know how many times I've been there but it's been a lot. It's a beautiful city and getting nicer all the time.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 thank you Sir! You should've stay to watch Dinagyang Festival this coming January 25-26. God bless you Sir! I miss Philippines and I terribly miss Iloilo!
Namasyar ka naman sa amon lugar manong?😍 lista sang ka fiestahan sa iloilo. January - dinagyang February - Jaro fiesta kag valentines day March - Holy week May - Flores de Mayo June - San Juan August - Assumption Day fiesta November - fiesta minatay December - Christmas *summer time .... Most of brgy fiesta's Enjoy staying here!!!!! GODBLESS.
Thanks Robert. There are more than 4 hospitals and someone mentioned 9. There is a bit of a doctor shortage in the Philippines and I will be doing a separate video about some of those issues hopefully within the month. The Medical City from Manila has taken over one hospital so I am guessing that is a good thing.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 If you have TRICARE, this place is definitely for you. Hospitals are exceptional St. Paul's, Medical City, to name a couple. Excellent Schools/Universities. Most doctors are U.S. trained or former local doctors that has returned as expats from the U.S. This is a very family oriented place and not a good place for bar-hopping since night life is very slow, a complete opposite of Angeles and Cebu.
I Rod, I saw a TH-cam video on the clean up of that river. If I remember correctly it took place about 8 years ago. The city officials decided that they wanted to improve the City's image. Take care of yourself and try to have fun.
Thanks Larry. Iloilo made that decision years ago. Many cities are just staring to clean their rivers as they have been declared "dead" and nothing can live in them.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 and now Iloilo City's vision is to become a top 3 most livable city in the Philippines. There is also an org helping Iloilo to become a smart city.
Proud Ilonggo watching here in Thailand and I will never trade my town even to the 1st world country! I was hoping you have avideo of Calle Real in the City proper , you'll see there an old business buildings a place where I still enjoying my shopping when I 'm home than to the new modernized malls at the other side of the city🤗
Compared to Angeles City it looks like Heaven ….Pampanga is becoming a congested garbage dump….super chaotic heavy traffic and continuously lowered quality of Life.
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Who's from Iloilo City 🙌?
I missed my hometown 😔
Thanks Reniel. I have been getting many comments from people from Iloilo City.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 yeah.. and there's a lot of improvement in our city. I can really see the difference before and now.
Tigbauan Iloilo is my place.
Alimodian Iloilo is where i live
Its far away from there.
Im here
thanks for visiting Iloilo City. Very reasonable review of the city!
Thanks. I enjoyed the city and people and I try to be objective.
From iloilo city here😊 thank you for the good comment about our city hope you enjoy your stay here...
Thanks Jo Anne. I enjoyed Iloilo and hope to visit again sometime next year.
Wow, my hometown. I was born and raised there. The last time, I left in 1989. I don't even recognize most of them anymore. Thank you for showing my home again.
Glad you enjoyed it SniperHunter.
the drummers are preparing for the Dinagyang Festival 2020 which will be on January 24 and 25.come visit iloilo next month and be amazed by the costumes drums and choreography.
Thanks Fitness Nurse. It sounds like a fun time and I would like to visit again.
Yes,I am the maker of drummers costumes here in Tigbauan.
thanks to ur video helps to undersatnd iloilo city.
Thanks Carlos. Iloilo City is an interesting place with a lot of potential I think.
thanks for walking us through the city
Thanks for watching and commenting Adonis. It is an interesting city.
Those kids playing are practicing for Dinagyang festival! Awesome festival to be going!
Thanks Ralph. They were 1 of 3 groups I came across that night practicing.
Well researched and nicely presented Rod, interesting even for myself though i am not the touristy type, i'm sure many Westerners considering a visit
to the Phils would find your vloggs very helpful. Well done mate, and all in your own time and expense. Regards from New Zealand.
Thanks Bob. It can be a little tricky deciding where to live in a foreign nation. My first impressions of Bacolod City and Iloilo City were positive. Many guys end up living where their wives or girlfriends live which is fine also.
Good one, Rod! Iloilo was always on my top 5 SE Asia destinations, too. Pretty much done/doing em all, but still haven't done Iloilo. Looking fwd to your other vids you've got coming on it👍
Thanks Jason. I spent 4 days in Iloilo and just got a "taste" of the city and I am impressed. Good for you to travel and visit the various cities. That was my plan originally but I became too comfortable in Cebu City.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 Yeah, I started in Cebu May of last year, met a girl there, now gf. Then we went on to Chiang Mai, then Danang and Can Tho, Vietnam, Pattaya, then back to Cebu. I'm back in Chiang Mai, she's back in Cebu and will meet me in Danang in Feb. If you're open to other countries, I highly recommend Chiang Mai. Just stay away from Feb thru May for burning season. We both love CM. I remember you went to HCMC before, too. I forgot that one, I were there this past summer, as well.
Good coverage Rod you always do a great video packed with useful info. Thanks n Merry Christmas
Thanks Dennis. I learned a lot on this trip and Bacolod and Iloilo are interesting cities. Merry Christmas to you also.
You should come back late January for a big festival at Iloilo City, anyway thank you for visiting our city you're very welcome to come back! 💖
Thanks Ann. I enjoyed the visit and hope to visit again next year for more time.
Brilliant... So informative
Thanks Nigel.
Very helpful and interesting - thank you for taking the time to research and post. Looks much nicer than Cebu and probably less pollution
Thanks Sebastian. Iloilo City get high marks and I was impressed. They have worked at making the city more livable.
Was just there for the holidays from 12/11-1/17... was supposed to fly out on the 12th to connect to my international flight in Manila but the Taal volcano had all flights to and and out of Manila cancelled for a couple of days...
Would like to add that the Bureau of Immigration was been moved across the street to Festive Walk Mall.. on the 3rd floor, if my memory serves me right.. if you go to get a visa extension (3000 pesos or $60 USD-for a 30 day extension) there please make sure they stamp the date extension on your visa and keep the receipt with you... I found out the hard way when I tried to fly out of Manila that it wasn’t stamped.. had to pay an additional 4000 pesos ($80) to board my flight.. it was my second trip to that beautiful city and everyone is very friendly and very helpful.., i rented an furnished apartment on General Luna at RC Fifth Ave for $8000 pesos ($160) or $5.33 USD a day.. they provided two twin beds, small fridge, small kitchen table and analog tv that had no reception though I took some of my dvds so I just purchased a DVD player at the mall and my room, which is considered a one bed room but is actually a large efficiency, had a beautiful view of the Iloilo river along with a nice breeze throughout the day and night...my electric bill for the month was 2500 pesos ($50 USD) also had to buy a grill to cook my breakfasts I usually had lunches or dinners at the malls..,it really is a clean place with lots of friendly people who will invite you to eat as u walking by and they are having their lunch or dinner
I would like to add that I have only experienced only one brown out while there as well.. it was for about 8 hours...but it was near one of the universities, CPU... over by Jaro.. never at RC Fifth.. I stayed there for two months in April/May of 2018 and again last month for the holidays with no brown outs thx GOD BLESS
Thanks for sharing your experience Ramiro. Sounds like you had a pretty good deal. Electric seems to be getting better in many areas. My electric also averages 2500-3000.
Amazing Philippines thx I was wondering what your electric bill was as well.. there are two RC FIFTH apartment buildings located on General Luna... I stayed at the one located along the Iloilo river and the walkway or Espalade is about ready to open like u mentioned though no access from the apartment building but their is one a quarter block away @ JD’s Bakery/Burger Joint...
u can call and ask for Charisma DeLaCruz to help show u the apartments available.. I forgot to mention that the rooms come with an A/C wall unit.. though they are old.. but I asked management to clean it out which they did and it work fine it would get cold..I wish they would add newer energy efficient units. I’m sure it would reduce one’s electric bill by maybe 25%.
You did some awesome videos on your short stay that showed Iloilo in a good light...I walked the streets as well and never ever felt threatened or endangered by anyone. God bless u have a new subscriber... your buddy up in Roxas pays how much for his apartment? I’ve been up that way as well near Capiz and Mambusoa..
Thanks for another great video Rod! As someone considering retirement to the Philippines, these video's really help me to clarify where it is that may be a good fit for me. Illo Illo seems to have a lot of what I'm looking for. Anyways, thanks again. Keep em' coming! Shalom from Israel..
Thanks. We all have our priorities and comfort levels. It can be confusing trying to decide where to settle in a new nation so I am happy to provide any information I can.
the city of Love my hometown from Jaro Iloilo City,thank u thank u for sharing this video and thank u for the visit in our city...😊❤
Thank you Gwynneth. I have a new appreciation for Iloilo City and it appears to have a lot of potential.
Very informative video. Your knowledge of the city is almost as extensive as a local! Watching this made me feel like im foreign from my own city. Cheers!
LOL. Thanks Vincent. I went there with the purpose of learning about Iloilo City and I am impressed by the area.
A viewer & subscriber from Iloilo here 🙋🏻
Thanks Lady Joy. I enjoyed my visit to Iloilo and hope to visit again.
Nice looking city 👍
I have a new appreciation for Iloilo City and Bacolod also Wayne.
Another Great Video Rod ! Going to check some of that out first quarter of 2020. Hope to see you then as well. Adrian, Houston, Texas
Thanks Adrian. Interesting city. Safe travels.
Iloilo is so beautiful
Thanks. I enjoyed the visit there very much.
Indeed my friend iloilo city very clean and safe to go around.
I guess you have missed Jaro, Tigbauan, aa well other interesting areas to be visited
Thanks Aqar. I was there 4 days and just got a bit of an introduction to Iloilo City and I am impressed with what I saw. It is good to see that the government is commited to continuing to improve the city.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 thanks a lot Sir. Come again to iloilo
Best wishes to you and family and a wonderful X.Mas nd New year to come by.
Charlie
Oh! My beloved City! The City of Love! My hometown! 😍💜
Thanks Romella. I enjoyed Iloilo City. Lots of potential.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 Yes.. right now we celebrate Dinagyang Festival.😊
Iloilo was one of the two last towns occupied by the Spanish when the Filipinos were taking back their country. It shows up often in history by the accounts of many that go back to the first known written records.
There is another American vlogger in Oton who I watch regularly.
Very nice detailed overview. Thank you.
Thanks Matt. I did read quite a bit of the history of Iloilo and it is quite interesting. Who is the vlogger in Oton? I don't have much time to watch videos anymore with a gf and editing video becoming a full time job but always interesting to see what is out there.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 look for Tito Tim. He is in his 50s and I think from Texas. He has been there for several years.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 Look for "Tito Tim". He is married to a Filipina from the town of Oton.
New sub's here and that's my home Iloilo City! Welcome sir to the city of love. Those who practicing beating drums are preparing for the Dinagyang festival on January the World-class festival.
Thanks for watching and subbing. I am impressed with Iloilo and will visit again sometime next year.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 Sure you're welcome to visit again anytime. Hope you can visit on January and witness the Dinagyang festival.
My beloved city, I was kinda surprised bcoz I've seen a lot of changes in the city even the video was taken at night time.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Reign Heart. The Philippines is growing and changing rapidly.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 yeah I've seen a lot of changes that's happening out there. Lots of new establishments and commercial buildings which I've never seen before. Through videos like this we can seen updates of what's happening back home.Thanks again to your videos👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Wow thanks for vesit my country I'm from iloilo
Thanks Maricel. I enjoyed the visit.
Thanks for visiting our city sir. You should also try our local delicacies and popular food destinations.
Thanks Mark. I will return sometime next year to spend more time exploring your city.
I've been to other major cities like Manila, Subic Zambales, Angeles Pampanga, Cebu City, Baguio City etc. but Iloilo is really the best♥️I always tell to my friends from different countries that Iloilo City is a nice place to consider.
Thanks Camille. I was only there 4 days but I was impressed.
Yessssssss.... I ❤️ Iloilo.... Native of Iloilo here.." PASSINHON" Pass City ❤️❤️❤️🥂🥂🥂🍾🍾🍾CHEERS 🥂 🥂 🥂
Thanks Nature Lover. I enjoyed my visit there.
I enjoy your narrative so much I would like you to interview other bloggers l....what do you think?
Thanks Steve. I have done a couple of those type of interviews and I have many requested to do them as my numbers have gone up. In every case my numbers go down and it affects my channel a bit adversely it seems. There are some I have watched that have had success with it where it is more entertaining. I do have a very long list of videos to do also, so when I go off on a tangent, it changes that plan so I will stick to my plan for the time being, but thanks for thinking about me Steve.
I miss my hometown, Iloilo City,... Merry Christmas, greetings from Singapore.
Thanks Elaine and Merry Christmas to you also.
Is the Ferry safe and comfortable , are there first class ferry? i Like Philippines ,i never been there but there are many island and if i wanna go Mindanao or Cebu i have to choose plane or ferry
Ferries are pretty safe Carl and very seldom any accidents. Many ferries have economy, AC, and business class seating also. Here is a link to one of my videos. th-cam.com/video/q0s1DAG_cxI/w-d-xo.html
Great video! Liked it !
Thanks for the visit John.
You should go around late January because of the Dinagyang Festival! Hehe
Thanks and that would be a good idea. We also have the large Sinulog here in Cebu City in January.
Robinson's mall, festive walk mall and a lot more, hey that's my city my City of Love ILOILO, I thanks to you because i really miss my city of Love. Those guys they are practicing the Dinagyang Festival
Thanks Mk. I enjoyed my visit.
Your welcome Sir! Glad you visit in there I missed it so much. I share on my community your vids Sir
Thanks for the look around Rod, it’s definitely somewhere I will visit very soon, I would like to see the big festival they have each year. The city looks nice and modern as you said.
Thanks Brian. There are parts of Iloilo that look very modern and the mayor and private companies appear to be supportive of improving the city.
Dinagyang festival held every last week of January....this coming dinagyang festival highlights of the celebration will be on 25th and 26th of january
Thanks for visiting for our city of love sir
Sorry for my bad English hehehehehe
Thanks. I enjoyed my visit Celmar.
From Iloilo City. Thanks for the visit.
Thanks rov li. I enjoyed the visit. Very nice city.
Yay! Can't wait to go back to my hometown 😘
Thanks mizzycute. I enjoyed visiting.
...namimis kona ung iloilo.. Maka uwe nga January...
Thanks Claire.
Your welcome.. Po..
Nice vid ty bcoz you appreciate our city
Thanks MMacy.
Wow!😯😯😯 banwang pinalangga, THE CITY OF LOVE!!!.😍😍😍😘😘😘🤗🤗😇😇😇🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌
Thanks Jesselyn. I enjoyed my visit to the city.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 you are highly welcome!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗 I really missed my hometown, I can't wait to go back home in the Philippines to see Iloilo City and at the same time to celebrate the "Dinagyang Festivals"💃🕺🎆🎇
Always look forward to your informative vids Rod. Thanks Again.
Thanks for the kind words Peter. I enjoy traveling and learning about new places and happy to pass on the information.
Mike, My Philippine Journey has a great channel and a lot of great but older videos. I know he is in poor health now but I really hope he gets better. I think his gf is helping him.
Yes, I learned a lot about the Philippines from Mike before I moved here. He covered a lot of miles on his bike.
❤ nice video..
Thanks Lily. Take care.
I miss when i was in iloilo. Good to see video
Thanks Miu. I enjoyed Iloilo also.
Very nice.
Thanks for the video Rod.
Thanks Doug. Interesting place.
Hi! I want to thank you for sharing your video about Iloilo City. The place where i grew up...in Jaro district! Welcome and enjoy your stay in Iloilo...Take care and God bless!🌹Jenny
Thanks Jenny. I did enjoy the stay and hope to visit again next year.
I’ve been to the city twice when I was kid.... I’m from Sara, born and raised but left after graduating high school ... posting from Colorado USA
Thanks Tess and enjoy the snow and cold in Colorado.
Amazing Philippines lol thanks,as it’s happening right now
Wow nice I like iloilo city
It is a nice city Mhakoy.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 yea our house near on that place
Presented good guide to the city interesting and friendly
Great to view your recording appreciated
SMILES🇨🇿👍🇬🇧
Thanks C Gj. Iloilo City is an interesting place and I will return sometime next year to spend more time there.
It's my hometown city of love. See you in 2 days my Iloilo city 😍 Btw thank you for sharing this video of wonderful places of Iloilo city!
Thank you very much. I enjoyed the visit.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 wow! ,that's great you enjoy your time in our city 😊
@@AmazingPhilippines1 we really appreciated your experience in our hometown and how you showed to around the world your video about the Iloilo city
I can't thank you enough..I'm already home sick and I never been to the Philippines. I will be starting with my friends in Devau Del Norte. Cant waite till they open up. Thank you again for your valuable information and virutal tour of the cities especially Illilo City and Cebu city. Great ! tahnks
You're welcome 😊and safe travels Anthony.
proud ilongga here😍😍😍😍
Thanks. I enjoyed my visit.
Hi Rod. Great video. Thanks for filming this for all to enjoy. How did you get from Cebu to Iloilo? Also, how would I get there from the USA? Must I fly into Manila first and then to iloilo or can I take a direct flight to iloilo? Also, have you ever been to Kalibo up on the northern side of Panay island? Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Thanks Philip. You would have to fly to Manila, Cebu City, Hong Kong, or Singapore to get another flight to iloilo. There aren't too many international flights there at this time. Here is a link to the route I took from Cebu City. Bus to Toledo, ferry to San Carlos, bus to Bacolod, and ferry to Iloilo City. Video link
th-cam.com/video/q0s1DAG_cxI/w-d-xo.html Merry Christmas to you also.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 thank you again for all the information Rod!
@@AmazingPhilippines1 There used to be or planned flight direct to Iloilo International Airport from LA every Thursday.
Wow i miss iloilo
I enjoyed the visit Richel.
Verry informative video.. thanks for exploring our city atleast i wont mis my city of LOVE watching from hongkong...
Thanks Rachel. I enjoyed visiting Iloilo.
Iloilo city is the safe city in panay.. my Place at Villa arevalo. take ur time to visit along villa cattages and restaurant more on seafoods there..
Iloilo is the best city!
Thanks Mustasa. I enjoyed my visit and the people.
Iloilo City ❤️
Thanks Jabez.
Where in the Midwest are you from? Minnesota I'm guessing based upon your dialect .I typed this prior to you reaching the point in the video when you tell where your from.. I currently live in Arizona ( Gilbert) to be exact. I moved here from Philadelphia to escape the North East cost of living. Arizona has become "Californiaized". The metro Phoenix is not the cost-of-living bargain it was a decade ago. Contemplating a relocation of 1 year to the Philippines After that, who knows America is not what it used to be..
Thanks Daniel. Minnesota was too cold too long for me so I lived in Phoenix many years also. I thought the humidity would really bother me in the Philippines but I have adapted well. Good luck with your plans.
My hometown
Cool! I like Iloilo Vanessa.
This my next destination..
Have fun and safe travels.
Isn't this city south in mindenow spelled wrong on the no travel list
Im from sta. Barbara iloilo city. Iloilo now is great
Thanks. I enjoyed my visit to Iloilo City.
Thank you for your reply ( In such a timely manner no less) I'm sorry I didn't get your name { if you feel comfortable disclosing in this forum} However, I love your videos. They're very informative. You also have a good "voice-over" voice with that friendly mid - west dialect.
Daniel
Thanks Daniel. I am Rod and I appreciate your comments.
the roxas video is on your site? what is your site?
Video link
th-cam.com/video/BD--nEBoM-I/w-d-xo.html This video is on this Amazing Philippines TH-cam channel Scott. Thanks.
I grew up in that city ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭
Thanks Amalia.
Nice video on Iloilo City. Since 2011 I don't know how many times I've been there but it's been a lot. It's a beautiful city and getting nicer all the time.
Thanks Tim. Iloilo seems like a very "livable" city for many of us expats.
My beloved Iloilo!!!
Thanks Emely. I enjoyed the visit.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 thank you Sir! You should've stay to watch Dinagyang Festival this coming January 25-26. God bless you Sir! I miss Philippines and I terribly miss Iloilo!
Clean and nice place
Thanks Manuel. Interesting city and trip.
Namasyar ka naman sa amon lugar manong?😍 lista sang ka fiestahan sa iloilo.
January - dinagyang
February - Jaro fiesta kag valentines day
March - Holy week
May - Flores de Mayo
June - San Juan
August - Assumption Day fiesta
November - fiesta minatay
December - Christmas
*summer time .... Most of brgy fiesta's
Enjoy staying here!!!!! GODBLESS.
Thanks for the info. I enjoyed visiting Iloilo.
sarap pakinggan
Thanks Jean. I enjoyed the visit.
Cebu is a good city but to0 metro and crowded..You're in the right path.iloilo city is a calm relaxing n0t to0 stressfull city.Not polluted,traffic.
Thanks. I enjoyed my visit to Iloilo City.
glad you visit
Thanks. I enjoyed the visit.
wow c u January iloilo I'm excited to my vacation
Thanks joylee and have fun.
Iloilo is one of nice city to live
Thanks Violeta. I was impressed with Iloilo City.
Very enjoyable review as always. However, you missed one area that is pretty important. What about medical services?
Thanks Robert. There are more than 4 hospitals and someone mentioned 9. There is a bit of a doctor shortage in the Philippines and I will be doing a separate video about some of those issues hopefully within the month. The Medical City from Manila has taken over one hospital so I am guessing that is a good thing.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 If you have TRICARE, this place is definitely for you. Hospitals are exceptional St. Paul's, Medical City, to name a couple. Excellent Schools/Universities. Most doctors are U.S. trained or former local doctors that has returned as expats from the U.S. This is a very family oriented place and not a good place for bar-hopping since night life is very slow, a complete opposite of Angeles and Cebu.
So if you had known what both Iloilo and Cebu City were like before coming to the PI, where would you have chosen to live?
Good question Barney. I can make a good argument for both places now but you have to choose one....or have a place in each.
www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Philippines&city1=Iloilo&country2=Philippines&city2=Cebu
@@romeoETmike
Interesting.
Take care u sir and take care u,
Thanks MDELONE.
Seen you last Tuesday in Iloilo
I was there in November Stephanie so maybe a different foreigner.
@@AmazingPhilippines1oh sorry sir. 😊 But thank you
I was travelled all the way this country on last may 2019,for celebrating my FB bestie's Birthday! but it couldn't happen 😢.
Thanks and good luck with your plans.
Wow! This is my hometown. I am from the City Proper. Thank you for your good comments 😍
Thanks. I enjoyed the visit.
Im from the City of Love, Iloilo City!!!! Thank you!!
Thanks Ria. I enjoyed my visit.
You should have stayed for a lil while. To witness our Dinagyang,,, one of the biggest festival in the Philippines. Anyhow salamat and 'halong' !
Im here too
You mean, you're still here??
Can you hug me? I mean my channel hehe
Thank you in advance
That’s where my gf lives. I’ll be back there as soon as possible.
I like Iloilo City. Take care Steve.
I Rod, I saw a TH-cam video on the clean up of that river. If I remember correctly it took place about 8 years ago. The city officials decided that they wanted to improve the City's image. Take care of yourself and try to have fun.
Thanks Larry. Iloilo made that decision years ago. Many cities are just staring to clean their rivers as they have been declared "dead" and nothing can live in them.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 and now Iloilo City's vision is to become a top 3 most livable city in the Philippines. There is also an org helping Iloilo to become a smart city.
Proud Ilonggo watching here in Thailand and I will never trade my town even to the 1st world country! I was hoping you have avideo of Calle Real in the City proper , you'll see there an old business buildings a place where I still enjoying my shopping when I 'm home than to the new modernized malls at the other side of the city🤗
Thanks Flordeliza. I enjoy the older parts of cities and the Filipino culture also. This was a short trip so there were many areas I did not see.
my province 💖 ...😊
Thanks Happyhome Cooking. I enjoyed the visit.
❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Mauro Allan
Ilo-ilo is a great place. I visited the place in 2016.
Ah my home 🏡. Hope to be home soon 😘
Thanks Rita. I enjoyed Iloilo City also.
Thank you for Featuring our City!💞 Welcome to Iloilo City.
Thanks Stone Heart. I enjoyed my visit and the friendly Filipinos.
Welcome to iloilo city. Hope you enjoy strolling around our city.
Thanks AJ. I did enjoy my visit to Iloilo city.
I miss my home place..
Thanks. I enjoyed my visit to Iloilo also.
It's been a while.. missed my hometown..
Thanks Sienna. I enjoyed the visit.
Been to many cities in the Phillippines, Iloilo is hands down the best place for an expat like me. Less crime and people like in Cebu or Manila
Thanks John. I was impressed with Iloilo City also. Good luck with your plans.
Compared to Angeles City it looks like Heaven ….Pampanga is becoming a congested garbage dump….super chaotic heavy traffic and continuously lowered quality of Life.
Hope we can meet here in Philippines..
I am very busy for 2 weeks. My email is noisemasters@gmail.com
Thnks sir im from iloilo too
Thanks Acila. I enjoyed my visit there.
Hello! I'm From Iloilo City :)
Hello, I am getting lots of comments from people of Iloilo City.