Our Review of Iloilo City - Should You Retire here?

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[@red4team4twotio99]

For me Iloilo City is the best place to retired. Its naturally bias from your girlfriend to overhype her hometown Dumaquete which nothing to offer except their self to foreigner.

[@denillearenga7274]

they also wonder why not much of people they didnt know almost 95% of ilonggos are working, around 4pm traffic jam started. they didn't review well what the iloilo can offer. number 1 healthcare very important, education etc... Dumaguete need more development, what only they can offer is beaches that's it, nothing else.

[@dennislidfors3055]

Gio, I'm glad that you visited Iloilo. I am a Canadian who has been married to a gwapa middle-class Ilonga (malambing!!) for 30 years. We built a house in Iloilo 10 years ago and we visit every year. We will move to Iloilo full-time soon. I feel blessed to be a part of Iloilo City. We admire Mayor Jerry Trenas for all the improvements he has made, like developing the most advanced bicycling system in the Philippines. Iloilo is very clean, modern and has very friendly conservative people. It is known as the 'City of Love' and the 'Queen City of the South'. I hope you enjoyed your visit!

[@timothynarandela]

@@dennislidfors3055 Thank you Dennis for your comments about Iloilo City or Iloilo as retirement place for foreigners .

[@stoicfreediver]

Kill the “background” music. It’s often in the foreground and louder than your voices, especially your gf. Nobody uses intros or chinsy music anymore - fyi. We want your good info without the needless distractions.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, I replied to an earlier comment that I won't use the background music again.

[@trv16gel]

@@GiointhePhilippines I don't think the music is the problem. You can hear the reflections from the room so you've probably used the audio from the camera mic. Use lav mics. Problem solved.

[@CeeGeeHDProductions]

Review is okay, but I believe the viewers prefer more footage of the actual place(s) you visit. People want to see more of what you are talking about. Or maybe do a bunch of b-roll footage with the audio review overtop of video. Just my 2 cents as a traveler/videographer myself.

[@AresGodofWar]

For Iloilo expat vlogs, I watch Tim of Tito Tim Travels and James of Texas Filipino. I also watch a Filipino vlogger Nonoy of Agimat_TV who does walking tours and drone shots of Iloilo city. When he does speak or puts captions in his vlogs, he uses mostly English so that's helps us who don't speak their language understand what's going on. Mike of My Philippine Journey did a lot of vlogs on Iloilo. Sadly he passed away several years ago.

[@Phil-Am_in_the_Philippines]

I grow up in Iloilo and we moved here in the US for a few reason. But we will plan for retirement in Iloilo in 10 years. Its a great place to retire. Me and my husband loves to walked in Esplanade every morning after we walked we stop by for coffee in SM for coffee and lunch at food court. We missed that kind of life.

[@sensitivityzero]

Yes! You should retire there! Iloilo is the most livable city in the Philippines

[@wytvyn23rd98]

Clean, efficient, old, modern and safe

[@wytvyn23rd98]

For me Iloilo is better than Cebu and Bacolod Very clean, very efficient very safe

[@kapiatgatas]

In terms of retiring, I choose Iloilo City but with a catch. Because of all the projects going on, constructions and the noise will be over the city. Secondly, cost of living will be going up. Iloilo city has better hospitals, food, housing and happy hours than in Bacolod and Dumaguete. Like food it's an acquired taste living in a rural or urban area. We have Aswang in Iloilo and Batman in Negros.

[@stephenr2195]

Your comments about Iloilo reinforce my opinion that we made the perfect choice buying our condo there.

[@antoniohardaway6913]

Iloilo is very nice. I will retire in November and hope to be home in December. Me and the wife decided to build a house in the Monterosa subdivision. The house is 90% completed and we are excited. Iloilo is perfect for us. Thanks for the video. ❤️

[@yukibirmania7030]

we also plan to retire in Iloilo ( Im from there ) my hubby is dutch but we only plan to build our little domicile in MonteROsa in the next 2-3 years.... I remember when we bought the land the residents where water buffalos( so funny) Great to know people who will be part of the same community... have you hired a contractor or builder or is it hired though network mostly family member who build your house..

[@armandosune3839]

Monterosa is nice. It's a high-end place. You might also try to visit the Santa Barbara Heights, even more high end place.

[@armandosune3839]

There are many expatriates in ILOILO, but most are family men, and most like to stay in the comfort of their homes with their wives and children. Unlike in other cities where the expatriates are bar and beer hoppers, Iloilo is decent . A great city with parks and plazas, heritage buildings, palatial mansions, museums and Art Galleries. Nice restaurants. The city is clean, green, European beautiful, and modern and decent.

[@georgeince4136]

I know a few Filipino-Americans from Iloilo, and one retired there. Like you said, the locals might know about better places.

[@nothing563019]

Thanks gio. So lets see clean, organized, nice riverwalk and not alot of fpreigners. Works for me. Did there seem like many newer condos there? Im still a condo guy who likes to live in walking distance of a mall and hospital

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, there are a lot of condos in the Mega World area which is an amazing place.

[@Philippintastic247]

Another few years, Iloilo will be the place to go. It's still lacking in a few areas, but developing quite rapidly.

[@reyhardzuarez5536]

One thing you should also consider is healthcare system which Iloilo is excellent that is lacking in Dumaquete

[@stacy58306]

Another great video. I am currently in Arizona enjoying great weather and have enjoyed visiting Tombstone and the Grand Canyon. Beautiful country. You and Maya stay safe and well.

[@stevesalkovics6792]

I’ll be retiring in Iloilo next July

[@joedalton7902]

My wife and her family are from Kalibo area (Aklan); we are in US now but retiring to Iloilo as soon as we can find a place to rent, with plans to build a home eventually. We visited Iloilo earlier this year and loved it.

[@alextriste7508]

Hello we actually offers condo here in Iloilo City alone. Located to the Iloilo business park district. Just send me a direct message so I can tell you more.

[@rodrigo1965]

The people in Iloilo are very conservative and are not used to seeing very many foreigners, having said that most of them are very friendly, I lived there for a few years, you will find it a very clean city with good infrastructure, hardly any loss of electricity at all at least in the city. also, very inexpensive rent for a decent condo compared to other cities in the Philippines, the resorts are also very nice there, great video!

[@nothing563019]

Thanks for this rod. Did it feel fairly safe when you lived there?

[@papabear007]

I’m from Florida been here a week so far visited a lot friends family but have not meet anyone single or things to do at night. Been to a few local bars but hardly anyone in them. Small bill seams like family place going to gimerious sorry for spelling. See how it goes there! I have lived in Dumagette and so far I like it there better. But been 3 years last time I came to philippines was hoping to find a place I’ll call home going to stay here a month and see if my opinion changes

[@rodrigo1965]

@@nothing563019 You're welcome, yes, I could even walk at night, and it was safe.

[@rodrigo1965]

@@papabear007 If you are looking more for clubs and bars, I recommend living in Cebu, I like it there also, Iloilo is not a great place for single people for sure.

[@papabear007]

Thanks Rod I’m not looking for bars just away to meet single people it’s very safe here I agree with that and it’s clean

[@sharhune2735]

For myself, I'll take a place at a higher elevation (i.e. cooler) and be on the outskirts of a larger city.

[@AresGodofWar]

Many travel vloggers have made a circuit of the four big festivals in the Visayas: Sinulog in Cebu (January), Dinagyang in Iloilo (January), Ati-Atihan in Kalibo (January), Masskara in Bacolod (October).

[@TravellingMan20]

Nice review guys, I enjoyed 5 nights in Iloilo in 2020. I went primarily for the Dinigyang festival after Sinulog in Cebu. My AirBnB was near the Smallville complex, which was quite nice. I had a great Batchoy in Netongs which was recommended to me. Overall Iloilo is nice, modern and clean, but few foreigners and I saw no age gap couples. I originally booked a couple of nights in Guimaras, but stayed four, as it wasn’t too touristy. I probably wouldn’t go back as there are so many places that I still haven’t seen.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I agree with that assessment

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

Because they're not scammers unlike Cebu rampant in illegal drugs, robbery, theives, prostitution, scammers, and many more..

[@senoritailongga8756]

Try visit northern part of Iloilo. Nice beaches like Sicogon Island and Isla De Gegantes in Carles. And part of Conception..and there are part of Iloilo like Garin farm is also nice to visit.

[@uBenji1234]

Ok, there are 6-7 main roads through all of the city, many of the smaller roads are in bad condition, dead ends etc. U pretty much have to stick to most of the so called main roads to get around this city. All the people are in K-Town in the evening after 18.00 or so. Smallville is not so hot any longer. It feels like it's on the downturn. Areas of interest would probably be K-Town & Festive Mall - the Megaworld area, SM City Mall and Robinson's down in City Proper. Down there is also JM Basa, street market with clothes, belts, socks, fruits etc, but mainly clothes I think. The riverwalk/esplanade/boardwalk streches all along the main river from Molo all the way almost to the Ocean. The southern boardwalk actually goes around City Proper until just b4 Ortiz Wharf. It kind of goes to the ferry terminal(s) on the south side of City Proper. Along the esplanade there are larger areas for skating, bmx bicycling, dancing/performances and even restrooms. Condos in Megaworld are super nice, very luxury and not too expensive yet. Concerning the Batchoy, u're eating inerts... so it's not gonna taste like filet mignon... Haven't really been around and/or outside the city but to the north it looks nice and pretty along the road north of Zarraga.

[@kapiatgatas]

I grew up within the city and was residing in Negros Occidental my parents' home province. I would go to Dumaguete just to past boredom either pass the mountains to Bais or the seaside by Hinoba-an. I would start early in the morning and get lunch in Dumaguete and be back home by dinner. I would also do the same to Iloilo and much earlier to get the first Ferry and eat Lapaz Batchoy for breakfast and lunch in Tatoys. Then be back to Negros Occidental for dinner. I never been to Ted's Lapaz Batchoy ever when I'm in Iloilo. I only go to Deco's if I'm in Lapaz, instead a side of Puto they instead serve Puto Lanson (Balinghoy). I make Puto Lanson and know how to make it compared to just a Puto.

[@lamarg5628]

It has taxis and an S&R store. Two things that Dumagete doesn't and could really use.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, true

[@emconsolacion7950]

soon nearby city

[@carletto_au]

Very good, thank you guys for showing us your trips ❤️

[@vernondavis561]

Hi Gio, I think it’s awesome that you are getting a margarita machine. Let me provide you with my favorite recipe that is always a crowd pleaser. Add 12 oz can of frozen concentrated lime, 12 oz of tequila, 6 oz of tripilsec to a blender. Then fill the blender with ice. Blend and enjoy.👍😄

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I wrote that recipe down :-)

[@Hicks-g1m]

Good review of Iloilo city Gio and Maya I think I would move there 👍👍🆒🆒 but yeah I need to go there first to see what it's like over there

[@haroldgarcia20]

Iloilo the Heart of the Philippines..The City of Love!

[@BrokerBasil]

Iloilo - like New York … so good they named it twice? Watching with interest to see if it’s worth a visit later this year.

[@omegawii]

Gio, I was in Megaworld last Thursday renewing my Visa. I missed you by a couple of days. lol

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yea, I think I was there on a Sunday.

[@miketond4260]

for people who like to walk a lot, i also find it much nicer place to walk safely,

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yea, it was a perfect place for walking and going out for a dinner.

[@RAHMATHUTAGALUNG]

❤ nice

[@Barolo818]

Clearly Gio wasn't a fan of Iloilo City...

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Not my favorite place but it was nice.

[@wytvyn23rd98]

Its ok Gio, Iloilo Love's you, Btw as a Filipino, Iloilo is my favorite 😊 A combination of Old and Modern, Clean, efficient and safe 😊

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@@GiointhePhilippinesWhat are a few of your favorite places?

[@michaelw9961]

So nice, they named it twice!

[@bongkoymil6199]

10:46 The Guimaras island is a small island between Negros and Iloilo. The Island is close to Ilol-ilo. You can travel from Iloilo to Guimaras then to Negros in Valadolid town. Valladolid is about 30 KM South of Bacolod City. Guimaras is also an amazing place to live. There is a proposed bridge to connect Negros to Guimaras.

[@JH-wg2lo]

Really looking forward to your thoughts on this. I’ve been wondering if I should consider it as an option.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You'll see shortly :-)

[@808pineapple]

The iloilo'ans look like they have a bit more of that spanish/asian mix. thank you for the informative video.

[@mikemikie8312]

You say watch Mayas videos but Maya has not put up any videos for awhile?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

She will have one out tomorrow!

[@denillearenga7274]

foreigners in Iloilo ussually they don't live in the city, more country side. as only I know Iloilo small population.

[@IanCrouse]

Do you have two channels? I swear I subscribed already. rrrrr

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I do but I don't post anything on the 2nd channel

[@miketond4260]

you have motorcycle , so maybe you did not notice ; jeepny, trikes and taxis are much cheaper then i have found in Angeles, Cebu and Dumaguette

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yea, I didn't notice.

[@TomandAmyinthePI]

We liked Guimaras also! We went on the Island/Cave tour....this was right before the Pandemic. Alubihad was the main beach We went too on Guimaras

[@jeffhorton2024]

Go visit coron Palawan very nice best so far snorkeling and taking tours.

[@philippinecowboy]

That's my neck of the woods, it's were I found my girlfriend.

[@Barolo818]

Where is Phil?? He's going to love that margarita machine....

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Phil is signed up on the waiting list lol

[@emconsolacion7950]

you miss then the rum festival, cocktail on the rise

[@marybriones6454]

Its 4 hrs drive from iloilo to Boracay

[@HemiChrysler]

annoying background music

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I'll leave it out next time

[@davidnelson7401]

@@GiointhePhilippines perfect, not a fan of the music either. But great review.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks

[@michaelforehand2350]

The gardner has great technique for clipping bushes.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Lol

[@texasmikey]

Wide roads. Nothing about cost of living such as rentals inside and outside city. Medical facilities, how many malls, public market for meats and vegetables, public transportation, beaches??????? Enjoy margarita machine.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I'll be writing a blog about iloilo with much more details.

[@gpaderx6105]

Ted's batchoy isn't the best batchoy in Iloilo (not the worst though), I promise you, authentic batchoy taste better

[@thebestofthebest6858]

Hmm Ted's is one of the pioneers dating back to the late 30's. When you say authentic batchoy, this establishment was the blueprint of the batchoys that came after them.

[@l.maxwell9920]

Unfortunately Iloilo is Not like Cebu or other Cities with Natures, white beaches to exploit and use for Urbanization. Because of its location, Iloilo need to make a lot of effort compared to Those Cities just to promote the place but still Manages to rise and be known. The City tried a lot of Activities just to promote the City and Attract investors. It may not be as Great as other cities, or maybe hyped for some but we can feel that our local government is trying their best to make the city Great.

[@keithwilkinson5707]

You made it! Thank you for the review.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You bet!

[@mikemikie8312]

Second time you put this video up ?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

1st time, thanks for watching.

[@Ironic_Jihad]

Photo-bombed by the gardener! Hilarious.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Lol

[@Mister_G_9427]

Wife’s family is from IloIlo and she makes excellent bachoy

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yummy!

[@godiamkrae8045]

Will you please review the Margarita machine 😆 lol great to have in the Philippines

[@GiointhePhilippines]

We will! Margaritas and swimming pools go hand and hand!

[@papabear007]

Lol so true Iv been here a week and only seen one white guy other than me. I find it very boring here. Was hoping to me people going to same island gimerious Thursday

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yea, we agree

[@fashionfgurl18]

Iloilo is indeed boring and the whole of Panay, only tourists go to a tiny island in Aklan called Boracay.

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

Its okay, lots of white guy become beggar when they set foot in Manila & Cebu. Just stay safe there

[@denillearenga7274]

correction white guys in iloilo not living in cities , in countryside. if iloilo boring well everybody's working and prostitution is illegal they arrested if they find out you are prostitute, that's why you say it's boring.

[@davidkaiser810]

It looks like Iloilo would be a ideal for some westerners. Not me though, give me the green....

[@78swats]

green?

[@kollennekoll5997]

Not very convincing, lacking enthusiasm. Lol

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Well, we liked it but were not super excited or blown away by iloilo.

[@mr.randolph5582]

Gio your a lucky man! Lol

[@rolandmueller7218]

Thanks for the review if Ilo Ilo

[@GiointhePhilippines]

No problem 👍

[@txbrn512]

"lots of msg" LMFAO

[@fashionfgurl18]

Iloilo doesnt have much expats because its boring. Also the whole island of panay, which includes the provinces of capi, antique and iloilo are stereotyped in philippines as land of Aswangs, there is a reason for this as a very sad incurable x linked disaese called panay dystonia.

[@wytvyn23rd98]

Cebu and Negros the Aswang Capital not Iloilo

[@fashionfgurl18]

@@wytvyn23rd98 Iloilo of the Panay Island is literally the ASWANG CITY. ILOILO, CAPIZ, ANTIQUE are all home of Aswangs !. I was shocked at the X Linked dystonia, look i dont want to fight its sad and incurable. but just to be safe I think Cebu should ban Ilonggos or Panayanons from setting foot especially women they could be X linked carriers.

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

@@fashionfgurl18 central visayas are wellknown for witchcraft & scammers.. lol

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

@@fashionfgurl18 mostly who set foot in Western Visayas are Cebuanas/Cebuanos to find jobs and feed their poor families in central visayas.. Look at your poverty incidence and 4P's benificiaries, majority of them are from Cebu. LoL

[@abu3803]

@@halfevilhalfgood2206 hahaha mga x-linked dystonia aswang pala. Known sa buong mundo

[@bartel-shop]

🙌🎞:O)

[@armandosune3839]

@Steroid_Frog. #Steroid_Frog Megaworld Iloilo has a new development in Santa Barbara , 30 minutes by car from ILOILO CITY, that is patterned after the Boca Raton resorts area in Florida, USA. At 135bectares, its way bigger than than the 72hectares (now expanded to 92hectares) Megaworld Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao.