
The Versatile Coastal Town of Banate, Iloilo
by Jhaypee Guia on July 27, 2012Banate is a coastal town in the northern part of the province of Iloilo, Region VI Western Visayas, Philippines. It is primarily a fishing and agricultural municipality, which has a population of 27,263 inhabitants in 5,279 households. Banate is well known for Kasag (crabs), ginamos, and the fresh fish, which local entrepreneurs take to and sell in the capital of the province, in many of the non-coastal towns, and even in Manila. The town has a port for boats that transport passengers and local products, like rice, mangoes, and sugarcane to the island of Negros.
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Molo Church: Historical and Religious legacy of Molo
by Jhaypee Guia on July 2, 2012One of the most significant places of worship in Iloilo is the Molo Church, a national landmark featuring Gothic architecture. Withstanding the passage of time, it has been an irreplaceable historical and religious legacy lovingly preserved and cherished by the people of the region.
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Iloilo's Natural Attractions
by Jhaypee Guia on July 2, 2012The wealth and grandeur of both land and sea is prominently displayed in Iloilo's many and varied natural attractions. The province boasts of a great assortment of sights guaranteed to please even the most discriminating of travelers.
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Iloilo’s Well-known Delicacies
by Jhaypee Guia on July 2, 2012Iloilo is a province that pleases the senses, and for many people it is a province that pleases the sense of taste the most. Throughout the ages, Iloilo cuisine has left a lasting mark on Filipino culture with its delicious array of innovative dishes that may just as well be the reason why people keep coming back here for more.
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The Many Festivals of Iloilo
by Jhaypee Guia on July 2, 2012The province of Iloilo celebrates many colorful festivals every year. The locals hold these festivals yearly as a gesture of thanks for the blessings they have received through the year like bountiful harvests. They also celebrate to honor their patron saints, then to share happiness with friends and family from the province and beyond.
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