There’s more to Iloilo than filling tummies and satisfying cravings. With its rich history and spectacular views, there’s a long list of spots to discover and experience in Iloilo.

There’s more to Iloilo than filling tummies and satisfying cravings. With its rich history and spectacular views, there’s a long list of spots to discover and experience in Iloilo.

• Iloilo Esplanade. Reynard Buga-ay of AyalaLand shares, “Enjoy the sunrise and sunset views by the river as you ride your bike.”
• Churches. Iloilo is well known for its popular churches like Jaro Church with all-male saint statues, Molo Church with all-female saint statues, and Arevalo Church that holds the Philippines’ 3rd oldest Sto. Niño.
• Plaza Libertad. This historical site was where the Philippine Flag was raised for the first time on the island of Panay. It also celebrates the victory of Filipino troops led by Gen. Martin Delgado, whose statue can be found by the Festive Walk at the Iloilo Business Park.

Get to Know the City of Love

There’s still so much more to learn about the City of Love! As you plan your next trip to Iloilo, read up on some interesting facts as shared by the WeAreAyala Business Club – Iloilo. (The WeAreAyala Business Club, or WAABC consists of chapters located in key cities in the country which help drive business synergy, community engagement, external relations, and culture building initiatives in each locality.  Each chapter is composed of Ayala Group Business Units that are present in the province.)

• First Hospital of QualiMed Health Network. QualiMed Hospital Iloilo is the first hospital of QualiMed.
• Heart of the Philippines. Iloilo is shaped like a heart and is located right in the middle of the country.
• Bike-Friendly City. Ride away as Iloilo City was hailed as “Most Bike-Friendly City of the Philippines” in 2018.

A City of Love and Hope

For WeAreAyala Business Club – Iloilo, Ayala’s commitment to national development and sense of camaraderie among colleagues and communities remain stronger than ever. Working together towards a common goal comes naturally for them, despite its members coming from different Ayala companies. As Dara Coloso of QualiMed shares, “Continuous learning and growing, and knowing that you are surrounded by a supportive group is the best experience for me in Ayala.”

Dr. Henry Tupas of QualiMed, the first president of the Iloilo Chapter, says, “Being part of the Iloilo Chapter has helped me and the team to overcome the great challenge of introducing the new hospital into the community. It also allowed us to build a closer relationship with other Ayala companies.”

As the country starts to recover, colleagues from the Iloilo Chapter see this period as a chance to work hard towards a better life. For some who have seen firsthand how devastating the health crisis has been—with lives lost and hopes shattered—seeing life slowly getting better and businesses starting to flourish again defines what renewal is for them.