Is ILOILO the CLEANEST CITY in the Philippines? - Iloilo City in 2023 (Travel Vlog)
I've returned to Iloilo City as I promised I would. Join me as I share my journey getting here, checking in to my hotel, and taking a tour of this lovely city - the City of Love.
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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Ferry Ride from Bacolod to Iloilo
3:05 - Iloilo River
3:35 - Arriving in Iloilo
4:22 - Grand Xing Hotel (With tour)
6:24 - Iloilo River Esplanade
9:20 - Walking Around the Iloilo City Proper
10:35 - Trying La Paz Batchoy!
10:54 - The first SM outside Manila
12:21 - Driving around the City
15:48 - Bacolod Christmas Lights
19:55 - Christmas Light Show
21:00 - Outro
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I love the video. Thanks for saying so much positive about Iloilo City. Great video. Next time try Ted's Batchoy near SM Delgado. You were so close and what a great experience.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@ridneybancuyorodney
Жыл бұрын
😊
I am an Ilonggo and seeing the comments and feedback makes me delighted. I really appreciate them. Thank you everyone for the kind comments, and compliments on our wee city. I hope you enjoyed your visit and I hope we can reciprocate those gestures in your next visit. Everyone is welcome here, and you can always come anytime!
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I've enjoyed most of the comments here too.
I'm here in IloIlo City for 2 weeks and I can say OMG this City has its own charm amd the people are really kind and sweet. My trip. is worth it here💖💖Plan to back here
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
If it hadn't been for the ulan, I would have stayed and explored longer.
@junjunval9097
Жыл бұрын
Go and enjoy Dinagyang festival this weekend. 😁
@rosemendez931
8 ай бұрын
Next time you visit try Northern Iloilo esp. Concepcion, Carles and Isla Gigantes , Sicogon Island.
I’ve been to Iloilo City 5 times. The people there (Ilonggos) are so kind, friendly and easy to go along with.
Everyday there are sweepers everywhere on the streets early in the morning before the sun rises that's why Iloilo City was awarded as the Cleanest City in South East Asia or ASEAN. Thanks for visiting sir.
I spent the last weekend in Iloilo to celebrate my birthday. And the city is immaculate! Its so clean, doesn’t smell, great and kind people, awesome food, attractions are seemingly endless! Its modern and yet the culture is well preserved! My 4-day trip was not enough. I will go back for more!
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I felt the same way.
Iloilo is a city of numerous well-maintained plazas, river esplanades, bike lanes, centuries-old preserved structures, a clean and livable city
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%
@hongisland3016
Жыл бұрын
Yes like river esplanades. Good recipes pancit molo.
Iloilo city has been awarded as the Clean tourist City, rank 8 in best airport. Rank 5th as the safest City and Dinagyang Festival has been choosen several times as the best Tourism Event in the country.. and lastly Iloilo ranked 4th in Human Development Index and the center of education in the visayas .
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
That is a a good ranking Ralf!
Been in Bacolod. And Bacolod need a lot work to do in terms of cleanliness. Kudos to Iloilo City Government for a great Job. It was awarded as one of the cleanest tourist city in SEA.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It is really nice to walk around on the streets.
@jefflayosa2572
Жыл бұрын
Yeah! Been to Bacolod many times but only twice in Iloilo and I found out that Iloilo is better than Bacolod in so many ways... Hope Bacolod recovers and transform. 🙏
@andrewniog4749
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recommendation im proud to be an Ilonggo
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewniog4749 You are welcome.
@ralfmanajero896
Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingTutor Iloilo is 5th as the safest City in the Philippines.
This is beautiful city..I am Indonesian and I have a plan to visit ilo ilo city on may or June..
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I hope that you have a great vacation in Iloilo City.
U should go back to iloilo city this Coming Dinagyang and experience the Festivities around the city. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Iloilo City is very charming! Rich in history and heritage, very clean and very safe.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It really is!
I like Iloilo City. I live in Mandurriao, conveniently located so easy to go to any point of the City. With present routes of aircon PUJ's. The Esplanade, the Aquino Ave, Gen Luna,.. the Megaworld, the highway to the Iloilo International Airport, the public plazas, The Fort San Pedro. Muelle Loney, fast craft port... the supermalls, these are truly the landmarks,.. distinctly Iloilo City... CLEANEST, INDEED.
I'm really glad you went back to the Philippines. I know you guys love to travel the world. It seems different when I watch your vlogs in the Philippines. It feels more fun and lots to do and discover new places in Philippines. The foods looks great and an array of choices.
Iloilo city right now had many upgrades starting this year after dinagyang the underground cable will start all the spaghetti wire remove and the two main market start renovation
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I'll look forward to seeing this improvement when I return Joe.
Wow😍♥️Thank you for featuring Iloilo a very clean ans peaceful city indeed🙏♥️
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It is Marvin! All the best to you.
Hello, sir. I'm from Iloilo City. Thank you for touring and featuring our beautiful city. I hope you can also travel Iloilo Province because you'll find more beautiful spots to see and amazing food to sample.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It was my pleasure Eden. This trip was supposed to feature Gigantes Island, but there was too much rain and wind.
Great video. I got a sense of the feel of the city. Beautiful.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree with you about Bacolod because I was there in August last year. Although it's a middle class society with grand ancestral houses, the city needs to be beautified above all, cleaned. There seems to be trikes everywhere too. Bacolod has promise but the local council needs to put their heads together to make it what it should be. Perhaps, you can keep repeating your desire to see Bacolod cleaned up and planned better by urban planners. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing.. it looks like gumala n aq hehe, superb the city deserves to it's title, the magnificent views of nature.. kahanga.hanga po tlga cya.. keep safe po, keep on sharing beautiful views of ur place.God bless
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you too. Appreciate the positive comment and good vibe.
I have migrated to the US 34 years ago but return to Iloilo to visit family and friends frequently and I was amazed by the developments every time. I can not wait to come home for good to retire in my beloved Iloilo.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully soon!
@yamlevy8200
Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingTutor in 2-3 years.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
@@yamlevy8200 All the best to you.
Welcome to the City Of Love Sir! Thank you for visiting and enjoy the Dinagyang Festival and keep safe! 😊
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃 All the best to you Joanna
If you got the chance to visit most iloilo town plaza’s they are nice and clean too. The municipal LGU done a great job to keep the cleanliness of each place.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
Going to visit Iloilo soooon! This is very helpful for planning my iti!
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful and I hope that you enjoy your trip.
Im very proud of my city every time going to the Phil . I tried my best to go back where i was born. Congratulation to our Mayor ang the officials that run the city, they manage to kethe city clean and safe I salute you Mayor I wish you will be mayor until you tetire tkae care , stay safe. GOOD JOB , GOD BLESS .ep
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Sofia! All the best to you.
I am Born and raised in iloilo city . Thank you for sharing the beauty of Iloilo City ❤
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure and there are more videos coming soon. Stay tuned.
Very smart video. Thanks for the information. A great channel.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment. It inspires me to keep going.
Proudest ilonggo her ..thank you for appreciate iloilo city beautiful city clean and loving people is her.. i hope you came again sir... Welcome to iloilo city ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I will becoming back in the future Joel. Thanks for your nice comment and all the best to you.
Big thanks for exploring Iloilo City! Your visit enriches our local spirit. Wishing you unforgettable moments from your time here.
@TravelingTutor
6 ай бұрын
So nice of you to say that. I just got back from Iloilo City for a motorcycle ride event. Video is coming out soon.
Yes, Iloilo is clean you can see along the roads.. Proud Ilonggo!!!
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
Happy to see my place again been there last december ,...enjoy your stay in iloilo THE CITY OF LOVE💕
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will Lorie
Good job on showing off this nice clean city.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the positive comment.
Wow nice city ha. Been der only once in 1985 whilst on vacation in Manila. Soooo much developments , since then. Hope to visit der again within this year . Planning a vacation to visit few of d provincial cities. Cheers
Very happy to watch this Videos, the cleanest city in the Philippines and people are friendly and peaceful, very safe place to live. My late husband from Iloilo and all his families there too. I wish I live there.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my video. More of Iloilo City coming soon!
Thank you for featuring Iloilo City. I also had a quick drive around Iloilo City down town in my recent vlog. Proud Ilongga! My heart beats in Iloilo City!
@TravelingTutor
11 ай бұрын
It is my pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed my video!
Like the Guam t-shirt, sir. I'm from Guam. Both my parents are from Iloilo and I spent most of my childhood days in Iloilo. I have not been to Iloilo in 8 years and it's very nice to see a huge development. Really hope the Ilonggos and government officials do their best to keep Iloilo clean and continue to develop. Looking forward to visit my hometown real soon. Safe travels, sir.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, John! I did several videos on Guam and loved my visit there. I was surprised to learn that there are many Filipinos on this island. The Guam population seems to be their locals or military on a 50/50 basis. All the best to you.
Thank you so much for featuring some of the beautiful attractions in Iloilo City, my city, my pride! It's good to see that there's Ayala mall there already. Kudos sa tanan nga mga Kasimanwa ko sa Iloilo City for keeping our city clean and beautiful. Bravo Mayor #JerryTreñas and city officials.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It was my pleasure and there's more videos coming soon. I hope you'll watch them. All the best!
@ikeoysoncasten3993
Жыл бұрын
The Ayala Mall is in Bacolod
I really happy that I found your channel at least I saw my place watching from dubai
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
So nice of you and very happy that you found my channel. More videos of Iloilo City are coming soon!
Yup, I live in Negros Occidental and go to Bacolod City at least once a week. Been to Iloilo 3 times, and enjoyed it very much. Especially the nice restaurants in Smallville. The difference in Iloilo city and Bacolod City is the local government. You can tell which local government cares about it's cityscape. Bacolod City is the city of smiles, but it's very dirty and most buildings are unkept and not painted. Sad to say.
@meljabasa2377
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@charlieordaniel6914
Жыл бұрын
I thought Bacolod is at par with Iloilo or better?
@bartonpercival3216
Жыл бұрын
@@meljabasa2377 Good for you. I just think that people that own property or buildings should upkeep them and make the city much more pretty. I like and enjoy Bacolod City, but even the infastructure and traffic rules seem more enforced in Iloilo than in Bacolod City. To me it's just the way local government takes care of it's city
I am an Ilongga. Thank u for featuring the city of Iloilo. It's much better if u wait for Dinagyang 2023. Hope u enjoyed ur stay. Mabuhay❤
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It was my pleasure to visit and share Iloilo City Cherry. More videos are coming including Dinagyang. All the best to you!
@cherzzmae
Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingTutor looking forward to watch it :)
Iloilo-bacolod-guimaras bridge will soon to build❤❤❤
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
That would be amazing!
excellent narration not OA as other vloggers. loving the cleanliness and very orderly traffic
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Yes Iloilo city is one of the most clean and beautiful city in the Philippines, beautiful buildings and a great atmosphere. Thank you for your vlog. I love this place ❤
@TravelingTutor
8 ай бұрын
It really is!
Thanks for sharing this vedio I miss my hometown City of Love we called...Iloilo City🥰
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure, MJ. All the best to you.
Welcome to iloilo. Hope you had fun diri sa amon
Yes Iloilo is very cleanliness city progresive many business opening and tourist city
Yup kudos to street sweepers and cleaners and all. they've been cleaning and maintaining the city. Usually i see streets sweepers starting at 3 am in the morning.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Well said and I agree with you. It takes a lot of awesome workers to do this. I'm not a morning person "hahaha", so yes, thanks to all of these workers.
@michaeln8951
Жыл бұрын
Its not only the street sweepers and the cleaners is the reason why iloilo is clean its because of all the people of iloilo who are now discipline and cooperative in maintaining the cleanliness of the city.
@romeocaldillero
Жыл бұрын
Yes, nice to hear that the street cleaners do their job early in the morning. Any local government can do that also if they will. It could be very interesting and praiseworthy if I hear that my disciplined kababayan are the reasons why the city is kept clean. I mean that they know where to throw their garbage. Hope that is the case there. Tanx
Great batchoy!
Sana mga taga metro manila papuntahin dyan para kumita ng malaki ang iloilo city sa multa marami kasi dito sa metro manila mga salahula at balasubas pg dating sa disiplina sa pagtapon ng basura.kahit sa mga bayan bayan ng iloilo malinis.dyan dahil sa baryo nmin nong umuwi ako last year..bawal mg kalat at mag sunog ng basura..pd lang masunog pg mga dahon or mga patay na halaman lang..every week my kumukha ng basura sa baryo bawal mg tapon sa tabing ilog at dagat.bawal my tambak na basura sa harap ng bahay. kya buong iloilo malinis mula sa baryo town at lalo na sa city.mahigpit ang government pag dating sa cleanliness lalo na sa city .sana gayahin ng buong pilipinas ang iloilo..
I'm so happy you were able to enjoy My province
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure!
Love this! I'm here atm for Dinagyang and Iloilo is my father's hometown.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Abby!
@jeonghans.binyeo
Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingTutor Were you able to catch Dinagyang? ☺
Welcome to iloilo my new friend i hope ur enjoy city of love
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you and I did very much!
I love iloilo,been there last week january10, mdyo maulan,sayang d aq nkkapsyal dyan s esplanade,nxt tym,pasyal uli aq dyan,love ds vlog,tysm,
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
My new favorite city - the City of Love
See you in dinagyang this sunday
Wow amazing
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching SunShine.
My gosh I can't believe how clean is Iloilo 💪
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It is very clean!
Greetings from Iloilo from a fellow David! This is a good place to call home :)
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Nice to meet another David! All the best to you.
Thanks for the Iloilo City video. I've never been there.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Alain! It's a city worth visiting!
it is nice to watch if all part of the city is neat and clean and decorated well with colorful light designs not only in Manduriao but the whole districts of Iloilo City from Jaro, Lapaz, Lapuz, Manduriao, Molo, Arevalo, Bo. Obrero, Iloilo City Proper, Pavia, Leganes, and near by towns.
@TravelingTutor
11 ай бұрын
Yes, you are right because there is so much more to explore in Iloilo City.
I miss my city!!! used to walk at boardwalk after school huhu
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Is that your hometown? What is the boardwalk Suzy?
Yes compare to other cities in the Philippines Iloilo city is the cleanest
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Of the large cities I've seen, I would agree with you.
@nigoge8588
Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingTutor yes because that's the reality he hehe 😊
Proud of iloilo city where I grew back in the 1960s.now living in the usa
Cool videos. I’m super excited bringing my dog to the Philippines. Do you get your own tour guide as well the lady with you? Cebu and Iloilo are definitely our spots!
@TravelingTutor
10 ай бұрын
My wife did come with me for this video! I appreciate your nice comment and all the best to you.
Nice nice hotel--neither big nor small. Just right for me.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly!
Welcome to Iloilo .. Hala Bira Iloilo❤️❤️❤️❤️
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Salamat
I hope you enjoyes your stay in the city of love
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I am!
Proud being ilonggo here ,watching here in Makati,Manila.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Joemmar.
I am from Iloilo! See you again here, you are right the city is so clean :) btw I already subscribe to you channel.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you Bone. All the best to you.
I remember Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig once visited Iloilo and got inspired by the developments.
@TravelingTutor
5 ай бұрын
Iloilo City is a beautiful city. If it's your hometown, you have all the reason to feel proud of it!
Good video God bless
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
i missed my hometown,
The people in Iloilo City are very kind and a bit reserve but if you ask for help they are very much willing to assist you. Also people are highly educated, not surprising it churns out 30 thousand college graduates a year! the best nursing school and medical schools are located in Iloilo! relatively cheap food too and just a clean and laid back city!
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
That's amazing Xeech ET!
Been twice lovely place such a nice partner very lucky man special lady
I think I saw him last night in Aldeguer st? Idk it's Dinagyang Festival so.. Hope everyones having fun , Viva Pit Senor!!! 🎆❤️
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Hope that you are having fun during Dinagyang too.
I left 30 years ago the Ayala mall area was used to be a runway of the old airport. I was almost late trying to hop in the plane not knowing that's the last Plane to take off 😅
@ernestdmenace3200
Жыл бұрын
The old airport is not occupied by Ayala.. The Mall along the old runway is the Festive Walk Mall by Megaworld.
❤❤❤
So beautiful City, it doesn't look like it's in the Philippines.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I can assure you that it is.
@stick-0039
Жыл бұрын
Try go to terminal market
@pingyu5141
Жыл бұрын
Yeah? What would the Philippines expected to look like?
@apinezstats2237
Жыл бұрын
Why? What do you expect the Philippines to look like? You can't really generalize the entire archipelago since each island has its own culture, customs, language, and habits.
@suncilliers8409
Жыл бұрын
@@stick-0039 terminal market will be brand new soon.. its already started..
Come to Baguio city. One of the cleanest cities in the Philippines and enjoy this mountain resort city. A university city as well since majority of the population are college students.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Cool weather too!
@jefflayosa2572
Жыл бұрын
Too congested. Traffic everywhere and doesnt allow cars at session rd. Thats ridiculous... 😅
@michaeln8951
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha bagiuo pumunta kami dyan 2016 dismayado ako dahil sa dami ng basura sa mga daan mga basura ng mga tourista..hindi cgro mahigpit dyan kaya pg pumunta yung mga salahula dyan malaya sila..kahit saan kami mg punta tumpok na basura nakikita ko..ewan ko lng ngayon kung nagbago na kasi medyo matagal nayon eh
@09187059240
Жыл бұрын
@@michaeln8951 iba na po ang mayor ngaun kaya mahigpit na ang kalinisan dito sa Baguio
@annabelle1565
Жыл бұрын
@@09187059240 The wife of the present Mayor is Ilongga.
Iloilo is the best! Been there many times
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed my visit there Drew!
I hope cebu will do the same
Thanks for vlogging ilonggo cities iloilo and bacolod Roxas city also a ilonggo city and in mindanao south cotabato. Thanks for the love for ilonngo Culture.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure S! All the best to you 👍
@thes-prospect5811
Жыл бұрын
Southern and central mindanao. Are heavy ilonggo populated area so many ilonggp city in mindanao.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
@@thes-prospect5811 I didn't realize that. Thanks for sharing that information with me.
Welcome to Iloilo City! Dinagyang Festival is coming soon, idk how long you guys are staying here but I hope that yall have fun! Thank you for the vlog! I enjoyed watching it. 😊
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Next time!
I love Iloilo, especially bucare Leon town.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@binca4439
Жыл бұрын
Bucari … the official Summer Capital of Iloilo… in the municipality of Leon…
Oh !how I wish, I can say say that to my home province Pampanga! It’s chaotic here and the streets are not clean!
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
We can make a difference if we point it out and try to change one heart at a time.
yes
Just want and watch⌚️
Love the way you rate my Home ❤
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
It's a lovely Island 🙏
Not just the road that is clean our City Government is strict in protecting the River too. The SM you guys went to is SM Delgado and not SM City. Its much smaller than SM City which is in Manduriao. SM Delgado is oldest SM store in the Philippines outside Metro Manila.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that information Yaj. I'm happy that the government played such an important role in keeping Iloilo City clean and also protecting it's river. I'm not a fan of government control but it seems like in this instance, it needed intervention to clean up the city in the public's best interest.
The owner of the house is the owner of the Stonehill Suites. It’s named yo-yo after his son who’s nickname is yo-yo.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that's what the security guards' told me. All the best to you Michael.
I been there a couple of times I'm plan go there again
@TravelingTutor
10 ай бұрын
Great! I'm hoping to go back soon as well.
sm delgado is the first sm branch outside of manila
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know that. Awesome!
You have more viewers in iloilo sir @ 57k😮. Great!💪👍
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
I know!! I'm so appreciative of the awesome supporters' from Iloilo Litoy.
Missing my place....
The factory in front of the river is a flour and feed mill factory ..
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know what that is.
iloilo city in europe city in iloilo😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩
Yes indeed! Are you staying for Dinagyang
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
No, I'm not. I wish that I could but I'll come back in the future.
Iloilo City is used as the BENCHMARK for all Philippine cities.
Are you gonna stay until dinagyang?
New sub🙏😎👌
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Hello sir,i've seen you last march in vessel from manila to bacolod.
@TravelingTutor
Жыл бұрын
Oh, hello! Did we talk?