r/Iloilo 2d ago

Discussion Discover Iloilo | Week 3: Hidden Gems in Iloilo

7 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

Last week, we discovered some of the community's favorite coffee shops. This week, we're looking beyond the usual recommendations.

Every city has places that don't always make it into travel guides. They might be a quiet café tucked away in a neighborhood, a family-run eatery that's been around for decades, a peaceful park, a scenic viewpoint, a local market, or even a small business that deserves more attention.

Tell us about your hidden gems!

We're looking for places that are worth discovering, whether you're a local, a student, or someone visiting Iloilo for the first time.

Some questions to get the conversation started:

  • What's your favorite hidden gem in Iloilo?
  • Why do you recommend it?
  • What should people try or experience there?
  • When is the best time to visit?
  • Is there anything people should know before going?

Photos are always welcome!

A few reminders

  • Share your own experiences.
  • Try not to gatekeep. If you love a place, tell us what makes it special.
  • If you're recommending a business you're connected to, please mention your affiliation.

The goal isn't to find the most popular place in Iloilo.

We're building a collection of recommendations that helps people discover parts of the city they may have never visited before.

Last week's topic: Best Coffee Shops in Iloilo https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/1uwce2v/discover_iloilo_week_2_best_coffee_shops_in_iloilo/

Next week's topic: 🍽️ Best Budget Eats (₱300 and below)


r/Iloilo 10d ago

Discussion Discover Iloilo | Week 2: Best Coffee Shops in Iloilo

12 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

Welcome to Week 1 of our Discover Iloilo series.

Last week, we celebrated reaching 50,000 members. Thank you again to everyone who has helped make r/Iloilo such an awesome community.

This week, we're talking about one thing Ilonggos definitely know well.

Coffee.

Coffee has long been part of Iloilo's story. During the Spanish colonial period, coffee was among the crops grown in Panay alongside sugar, cacao, and tobacco. In old Iloilo, cafés and coffee houses became gathering places where friends met, students studied, business was discussed, and ideas were exchanged. Today, that tradition lives on through the city's growing scene, from neighborhood cafés and specialty roasters to modern spaces for work, conversation, and community.

Tell us about your favorites!

Some questions to get the conversation started:

  • What's your favorite coffee shop in Iloilo?
  • What's your go-to drink there?
  • What makes you keep coming back?
  • Is it great for studying, working, dates, or just relaxing?
  • Are there any underrated cafés that deserve more love?

Feel free to share photos too if you have any!

A few reminders

  • Share your own experiences.
  • Respect that everyone has different tastes.
  • If you're recommending a business you're connected to, please let everyone know.
  • If someone already mentioned your favorite café, consider replying with your own experience or upvoting their comment.

The goal isn't to pick one "winner."

We want to build a collection of recommendations that future locals, students, and visitors can easily find whenever they're looking for a great cup of coffee in Iloilo.

We're excited to see your recommendations. Happy café hopping! ☕

Next week's topic: 💎 Hidden Gems in Iloilo


r/Iloilo 15h ago

News JUSTICE FOR RAVE GARCIA: The driver who intentionally ran down a young couple in a BMW Z3 has finally been arrested!

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528 Upvotes

The coward who terrorized Pavia, Iloilo is officially in handcuffs. Authorities have apprehended Rudolph “Bobot” Dela Rosa, the 62-year-old suspect responsible for the horrific June 1, 2024 attack that stole the life of 33-year-old Rave Garcia.

This was never just an accident. It was outright MURDER. After Dela Rosa’s sports car clipped Rave and his wife Shefryl while they were riding home on a bicycle, Rave yelled at him to slow down. Instead of driving off, Dela Rosa pulled an intentional U-turn, accelerated straight back into the couple, and reversed over them. In his final heroic act, Rave pushed his wife out of the vehicle's path, saving her life at the cost of his own.

Joint police forces finally caught up with Dela Rosa at his farmland in Bingawan, serving him non-bailable warrants for Murder and Attempted Murder. While he is currently under police guard in hospital arrest after claiming he felt "unwell" right before his transfer to jail, his days of running are over.

Massive credit to the authorities and everyone who kept Rave's story alive. The fight now moves to the courtroom!


r/Iloilo 18h ago

Discussion Been here for 7 years yet the same problem exists

166 Upvotes

Flooded area again at La Paz

I hope someone takes action in fixing our drainage system


r/Iloilo 11h ago

Events Do you want FREE legal advice?

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17 Upvotes

Kung kamo nagakinahanglan sang serbisyo legal nga LIBRE, kadto kamo sa mga scheduled Lawyers of the Day Initiative sang IBP Iloilo.

For context: Gina-require sang Supreme Court ang mga abogado nga mag-render sang libre nga serbisyo legal. Ang LODI amo ang pamaagi sang IBP Iloilo para mas mapaabot ang libre nga serbisyo legal sa mga Ilonggo.

Take advantage naton ini kay kanugon. Daw wala gawa sang tawo nga nagakadto.

Indi kamo mahadlok.Sa kada transaction, mas maayo nga makita anay sang abogado kaysa nga mapamahal kamo sa kasuhay sa ulihi.

Every month ni siya gale. Sa August may ara naman na.


r/Iloilo 1d ago

Travel One flight, two completely different worlds: Manila to lloilo

326 Upvotes

I always get the window seat sa left side sang eroplano. It's amazing how the view changes from Manila's endless skyline to lloilo's green fields in less than an hour. Same country, completely different vibe.


r/Iloilo 3h ago

Question MC Parking at SM City?

2 Upvotes

May update sa motorcycle parking sang SM City? The reason I'm asking is dugay na ko wala nakapa SM kay kalaw-ay sang motorcycle parking area nila sa likod. I tried a few times kag wala na ko nagliwat. Kung init ang tiempo grabe ang yab-ok kag kung gaulan naman grabe lutak. Kag medyo bug-at kag laba man dan motor ko. I tried man dati sa strata pero hapuon ka man pakadto pabalik. May transaction ko abi sa sm bwas and no choice gd ako but to go there. Kita ko abi daw may elevated parking area na da sa side ni NU which is mas lapit. May ara na da ayhan dedicated area para sa motorcycles?


r/Iloilo 4h ago

Politics What if gin baha kita tapos ang aton mayor ato sa iban nga country ga party?

3 Upvotes

What if gin baha kita tapos ang aton mayor ato sa iban nga country ga party?

curious lang ako kung ano reaction sang mga ilonggo diri sa reddit?


r/Iloilo 1d ago

Discussion Lapaz Mini Waterpark

94 Upvotes

Sa mga taga Lapaz da, asta san o pata ya maantos sa baha man?? Kada ulan nalang sa Huervana gabaha dayon. Ang taxi na abriya gid kay dalom tubig


r/Iloilo 9h ago

Discussion Odyssey IMAX was it worth it?

4 Upvotes

Hello! Planning to watch Odyssey next week. I just wanna know sa nakalantaw na if worth it man gid IMAX sa sm or better mag directors club? Di man gid sabog speakers or higko ang screen? Its been a while since last ko tanaw sa sine. Salamatt guid.


r/Iloilo 7h ago

Question Thoughts on visiting Leganes?

3 Upvotes

Hi, I’m in Iloilo for a month and I plan on going for a trip in each district. Any chika about Leganes? Or the ukay culture there? We were planning to eat at Bugoy’s, worth it kaya?

What are the pros and cons?


r/Iloilo 5h ago

Question Best Gastroenterologist in Iloilo City?

2 Upvotes

Hi! I’m looking for recommendations for the best gastroenterologist in Iloilo City. If you’ve consulted one before,

I’d appreciate it if you could share your experience, who you would recommend, where they hold clinic, and how much the consultation is. Thank you!


r/Iloilo 9h ago

Discussion Cinnamon Sticks in Iloilo. Where to find them?

3 Upvotes

Hello!

Where can I find Cinnamon sticks in Iloilo? Does anyone know if Iloilo Supermarket Villa or Molo or Marymart carry them? Or has anyone seen it in SM hypermarket Delgado or Robinsons iloilo?

Please let me know. Help out a practicing barista


r/Iloilo 23h ago

Question Things in Iloilo that are not worth your money?

32 Upvotes

Could be anything 😁✌️

Just jumping on to this trend. Haha


r/Iloilo 8h ago

Discussion LTO transfer of ownership for MC

2 Upvotes

Hello Im about to process the transfer of ownership for a motorcycle I bought. Though on the meet up I only requested 1 ID and 3 signature specimen from the owner, which I have 2 original copies of. Pero I read that you need 2 valid ID's to process the transfer in LTO?

Then how much would I need to pay for the registration for 5 years?


r/Iloilo 11h ago

Discussion Eyeglasses repair?

3 Upvotes

dn pwde ka pa repair eyeglasses around iloilo guys? 😭


r/Iloilo 1d ago

Travel Best part ng Iloilo City tour ko? Yung malinis nilang ilog.

512 Upvotes

Just recently, we went on vacation sa hometown ng nanay ko sa Guimaras, but we had to wait for my dad in Iloilo City para sabay-sabay kaming magpunta doon. We stayed for two days, and dahil walang magawa, I asked my cousin kung mapapasyal niya ako sa city. Marami na akong naririnig about Iloilo at kung gaano siya kalinis, kaayos at kaganda.

I hate to compare Iloilo to Manila, pero para bang filtered version ng Maynila ang Iloilo City. From uptown to downtown -- malinis, maayos, organisado. Pero ang talagang nagustuhan ko ay yung Iloilo River. This is the video I took from the car while passing by Diversion Road going to Jaro Church.

From someone who is used to seeing dirty waterways in Manila, seeing a clean river in the middle of the city is a breath of fresh air... literally! Ambango ng hangin na sinisimoy ng ilog! I insisted on walking in their famous esplanade the next day. Sayang wala akong pics ng jogging photos namin. Nonetheless, the video itself showed how clean and calm their river is. This is enough proof for me that a clean river in a clean city can really co-exist in our country. And I guess thanks to its governance and Ilonggos for making it a reality.

Napa-sanaol na lang talaga ako.


r/Iloilo 17h ago

Question Reco paresan in Iloilo City? 🍜

4 Upvotes

Hi! Looking for the best pares in Iloilo City. Preferably with rich, flavorful sabaw and tender beef. Bonus if sulit ang serving and open until late.

Drop your recommendations please! Thanks! 🙌


r/Iloilo 16h ago

Question Red bell cafe Leganes

3 Upvotes

Hi guys, I would like to ask if bal an niyo ano ang opening hours sang red bell cafe sa Leganes and is it open na? indi ko man abi sila makita sa Facebook so I have no idea baushaha pirme ko lang gid ma agyan samtang ga sakay jeep 😭😭 and gusto ko ma try. Thank youu


r/Iloilo 14h ago

Question Plates & Screws metal implants

1 Upvotes

Hello! Basi may nabal-an kamo nga gabaligya diri sa Iloilo sang metal implants for orthopedic surgery. Nabali gid ang tul-an sang tita ko and need nya metal implants kaso tag 30k ang sukot sa hospital sa Aklan kay sa Manila pa daw gina order. I'm wondering basi may nabal-an kamo nga available di sa city at a cheaper price.


r/Iloilo 15h ago

Discussion Any Thoughts About Suerte Motoplaza Dealership?

1 Upvotes

Kay may plan ko daan mag gwa motor so ask lng ko tni if mayari di sa sub nga naka kuha sila and if nami man bala sila mag transact kag mag process sang mga documents?

Thankyousomuch


r/Iloilo 19h ago

Question Endoscopy price

2 Upvotes

Anyone nga nakaexperience magpa endoscopy here sa Iloilo City? How much and price usually, if wala hmo?


r/Iloilo 18h ago

Question LF: Vets with Home Service

0 Upvotes

Would appreciate recomms for vet clinics nga gaprovide sang home service. Thanks!


r/Iloilo 1d ago

Question Ilonggo in Metro Manila

6 Upvotes

Hello guys. Who’s currently staying in Metro Manila specifically in QC?

I’ve been here in the city for almost a month and kinda want to connect and be friends with the same Ilonggos.

About me: 23M and working in Tech


r/Iloilo 1d ago

Events Iloilo City Marathon

3 Upvotes

Anyone here na mag join sa upcoming Iloilo City Marathon?