HEART WARMING First Time in Iloilo City 🇵🇭 Friendliest People in the Philippines?

[@richardnuevo]

I have to say in all the provinces I've been to in the Visayas Iloilo is the friendliest

[@ronnienestor]

I agree that the people in Iloilo are the warmest and friendliest Pinoys. I am fr Metro Manila.

[@Lioness24k]

😊thank you.

[@eleven_eleven5443]

Ilonggos are so friendly. I'm amazed!

[@dionamariebabe1905]

Iloilo deserve to be the gastronomic capital of the Philippines! No question here. ❤ Enjoy your food trip.

[@doc2log]

The cityis one of the oldest in the countrt BUT very cosmopolitan, clean and very safe with very gentle, friendly people. It used to be one of the richest too due to sugar. It is also a very fast developing city and province!

[@jimw7916]

Its not a sugar growing region....its mostly rice. Bacolod (Negros) has the sugar.

[@emmans05]

Don't miss out on these Ilonggo food: KBL - Kadyos Baboy Langka Native Chicken Inasal - Very lean free roaming chicken. They have less cholesterol. Seafoods - sourced locally or from nearby province

[@HeavenAngel-p4m]

I'm watching from Maryland USA.Thank you for featuring my hometown where I grew up. I am shocked for the development of the City since 12 years away from my hometown. I missed my hometown Iloilo. You are right, Iloilo is a safe city and people there are loving, charming and have a good heart. I grew up from that city and I can tell how nice people are.

[@cutiebellacat4720]

The students were all cute,very friendly and so nice😊

[@ZeCabreira]

Thumbs up! People in Iloilo are so friendly and welcoming.

[@eduardochavacano]

Ilo ilo is very photogenic. I really love the historical buildings. Then it also has a very modern riverside blvd. Plus lots of very nice churches. Always stop over when heading to Boracay.

[@aylendaquita7621]

I'M FROM ILOILO, ONE OF YOUR SUBSCRIBER🤩 WELCOME TO THE CITY OF L❤️ VE! "HALONG PERMI" (STAY SAFE ALWAYS) 😇😇😇

[@NPRNTVChannel]

Iloilo is a beautiful city. I’m from Mindanao and I went to college in Cebu City but never gone to Iloilo I hope I can visit someday. Watching from the USA.

[@robertopanerio8469]

Try Beige Eatery restaurant Overlooking Guimaras island Hear "Lujon" by Henri Mancini Been for a week of July 2024 # halong

[@yeshamargen-cq8zc]

Iloilo is the city of Love, what i love most Iloilo is one of the cleanest city in Philippines😍😍😍

[@jaimtingin]

Feeling like walking with you ,exploring the beautiful province of Iloilo...exchanges of hellos & warm smiles from the people, the students....so heartwarming...i dont skip ads when watching your vlogs...

[@MatabangUtak_]

If you have time on the 3rd-4th week of January, please return to Iloilo and experience the Dinagyang Festival - one of the best Philippine Festivals. Places/Food to Visit/Eat: 1. Netong's batchoy in Lapaz, Iloilo 2. Pancit Molo soup 3. Chicken Inasal 4. Nang Palang's Buko Pie 5. Lauya (ilonggo kind of Pork Bone soup) 6. Valenciana (Ilonggo Paella) 7. Oysters and Crabs 8. Balbacua (ox skin and tripe) 9. Fresh Catfish 10. Balasan Bibingka (the flat one) in Jaro Cathedral

[@Din2x]

Iloilo festival is coming the most beautiful energetic and mg most favorite festival in the entire country The Dinagyang Festival is coming❤❤❤ Viva Senior St. Niño Viva viva viva

[@edgardolemque7214]

@junarguez, never been to the island province of Iloilo and thank you so much for your comment/suggestion. Will definitely consider visiting the province.

[@cadzyt7902]

Welcome to the City of Love❤..the home of sweet and soft spoken people..

[@G3...]

The hi's and hello's are like never ending..

[@piacash5216]

😂😅😂

[@RandomVideos0828]

Iloilo is the best place in the Philippines. It is called the city of love because the people are hospitable

[@ji.jiiikk]

Welcome to iloilo! My hometown ❤❤

[@renecruz4628]

❤ your Iloilo coverage and added to our bucket lists for our upcoming balikbayan trip. Zane you one of our fave blogger 🎉

[@filcan4608]

Visit first the Department of Tourism Iloilo branch so they can provide you lists of places to be visited while in Iloilo.Stay in Megaworld area while in the city so you will enjoy your visit.Up North of the province you will see white sand beach resort in the town of Carles.Then from there you might want to visit Sicogon island and Isla de Gigantes.The island of Guimaras is also worth visiting just 20 mins by boat from Iloilo Coty.

[@TheLifeOfJoyVee]

Iloilo, their voice is sweet even if theyre angry hehehehe... that’s their one great characteristics aside from Intelligent Well Educated people...

[@blueeyessoulreader9513]

Ilolo improving a lot in terms of their tourism especially with their newly renovated airport.

[@jamessantos7277]

I'm a Filipino American that has lived in the Philippines and currently lives in South Florida and the question I get asked the most is it safe. I always say much safer then South Florida and many parts of the US. More Westerners should visit! They would fall in love. I plan to retire there when my daughters and done with school.

[@kls8670]

Welcome to my hometown! I commented on your last vlog that you're gonna enjoy Iloilo. ❤Hope you get to try delicious native dishes there.

[@erwinlouis]

The closest airbnb condo in Festive Walk are One Madison and La Fayette. The grandest festival in Iloilo “Dinagyang” is every January. It’s a must see/experience for travel vlogger like you. Enjoy!

[@polos4th]

I miss my Province. Try come to Iloilo in January, to experience big celebration of dinagyang festival.

[@MISTERPAKEY]

U should comeback to Iloilo City coming January 2024...Dinagyang Festival street dancing,parade,plenty street food,tribal competition and most of all friendly people!👍...staying there is way much better and cheaper than in Manila!

[@jeskg720]

what date of january?

[@judezladz9309]

​@@jeskg720 3rd week of January

[@MatabangUtak_]

"Iloilo" came from its old name "Irong-Irong" which means Nose ("irong" is an Ilonggo word for nose), because if you see on the map, the Iloilo province is shaped like a nose. I came from Iloilo, hope you will love the vibes of the City of Love, my beloved home. Its like a develop city minus the excessive traffic. 20 mins you can easily explore the countryside which is very refreshing.

[@jimw7916]

Its a standard Tagalog word ...."ilong"=nose.

[@Miejhou21]

actually its a karay-a words ..one of the native language in iloilo ..

[@tinanugget5419]

Welcome to Iloilo Zane.. Don't forget to eat the famous Batchoy.. So yummy 😋😋😋🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💗💗💗😍

[@TheCashmoneyfan]

In Iloilo: walk or jog along the Esplanade, visit the iloilo museum of contemporary art (ILOMOCA) or the only Brandy Museum in the country at Iloilo Business Park. Go to Calle Real and tour around the old town Iloilo and the china town…go to Jaro Cathedral, Molo Church and Molo Mansion…try out the Lapaz Batchoy and Pancit Molo😊

[@Ace-zw1db]

Those white taxis are metered-taxis. I think it would only cost you around 50-60 pesos going to Avida. Grab/uber are barely used in Iloilo since those white taxis are mostly reliable. Honest and kind drivers.

[@Amandalaz0]

Iloilo is recently the gastronomic hub of the Philippines by UNESCO

[@ZhanMiyong]

Yes I agree with that - Iloilo has so many variety of foods to choose from .

[@fralipolipi1960]

❤❤❤❤❤True

[@abu3803]

Do not forget to bring your immodium or diatabs, bring extra if Rizalazada is the cook🤣🤣by INTESTINAL feeling

[@armandosune3839]

​​@@abu3803 Sorry for you kid. They prefer Iloilo as of now. Latest win - ILOILO CITY is proclaimed the UNESCO CREATIVE CITY of GASTRONOMY. as of Oct 31, 2023.

[@expatlifestyle2000]

I've been in Iloilo for 3 months now and I am always finding new yummy places to eat.

[@JoelQuimpo]

Plaza Liberdad in downtown Iloilo is where the Spanish empire died on December 17 1898 with the formal surrender of Spanish forces in the Philippines. Iloilo City was a Roayal city of Spain and was loyal to Spain to the end.

[@ernestdmenace3200]

After the Spanish colonial government surrendered to the Americans.. they transferred their Capital to Iloilo City.. and on Dec. 25, 1898 the Spanish Gov. Gen. Diego delos Rios finally signed and surrendered the Philippines to the forces of Gen. Martin Delgado at Plaza Alfonso XII now Plaza Libertad..

[@dwayne2293]

Island of traitors

[@cutecharly27]

@@dwayne2293??

[@armandosune3839]

@@dwayne2293. Totally false. Iloilo and Panay is not your kind of island. It has been bringing accolades to the Philippines and putting the Philippines in a positive way in the world map. Its latest achievements worthy of pride for every Filipino - as of October 31, 2023, it has been declared by the UNESCO as UNESCO CREATIVE CITY FOR GASTRONOMY and is at present the first and only city in the Philippines to be declared as such. ILOILO is also the ASEAN CLEAN CITY TOURISM AWARDEE FOR 2020-2022. Please visit ILOILO CITY in the 3rd week of January, 2024 for the biggest tourism event in the Philippines - the 2024 ILOILO DINAGYANG FESTIVAL, which has been declared by the Dept of Tourism of the Philippines as THE BEST TOURISM EVENT IN THE PHILIPPINES for several years now.

[@piacash5216]

That’s Awesome Zane 💕✌️👍👍👍👍

[@RD-kq3ml]

Oh btw, when taking taxis in Iloilo, you don't have to haggle unlike in Manila. The taxis there are far more organized and drivers can be more trusted. In fact, while in Iloilo, it's better to take a taxi than Grab(and I own 4 cars for Grab rentals there even while I'm here in Dallas, TX). The local gov't there has more far-sightedness in their city planning than the rest of the country, and it also extends to their taxi services. I have worked for the Dutch gov't for 20+ years in regard to city planning and it seems, only Iloilo so far knew what their doing.

[@chaopanofasia8490]

Ikumpara ba ang mega city sa CHEAP and BORING Ilo-ilo. Mabuti nga nag invest pa ang megaworld dyan kung hindi kawawa kayo. Feeling important wala namang ambag sa economy. Lugar ng mga tsimay.

[@Caela1997]

Thank you for visiting my hometown ILOILO CITY the CITY OF LOVE❤️ enjoy!

[@dyollnahc]

People of Iloilo are good and nice. There food is so clean and delicious. Always take care to your journey ❤❤❤

[@Mfdkristian]

Iloilo deserve to be the gastronomic capital of the Philippines! No questions here. Enjoy the trip

[@bigcity2995]

Iloilo comes from thr shape of the island which is a nose in local dialect is ilong. Nicolette is one of my fav place to eat in smct, always full though.

[@jayB-tv5fd]

welcome to iloilo..❤❤❤ you must try batchoy and robertos siopao..the best food in iloilo..and i hope you experience the Dinagyang festival😇😇

[@imeldahansen8497]

Wow! You're my favorite tarot reader and I'm one of your subscribers and I'm from Philippines, I'm surprised you visit my country, and you beat me to go there, I never visit since 1976, and I be there next year. Anyway welcome to my country,❤❤❤❤

[@klimsegadorrodriguez4566]

...Thank you for visiting The City of LOVE,ILOILO CITY..

[@estrellaballon9280]

Iloilo is best place for vacation... People are nice , friendly and malambing ... Thank you sir for choosing my birth place ...( lupang sinilangan ) ... I'm proud to be an Ilongga ..

[@Nickelkitten75]

Iloilo seems like a cool place

[@richardnuevo]

Molo is famous also for its local noodle dish called the Molo Soup

[@meltoycorral]

Welcome to the City of Love! You should try Madge Cafe. Best coffee in Iloilo City.

[@richardnuevo]

The City of love. Oh how I missed Iloilo.

[@aaron1983]

People in Iloilo are indeed very sweet and friendly!

[@JEDI938]

A lot of expats actually choose Iloilo to live in because of the friendliness of the people , the food and the warm culture and beyond other things you can expect from a place that you want to live in.

[@strateegio]

Thanks for the video tour, Zane. I will be making Iloilo my new home come February '24 - coming over for the first time from Pensacola. I'll initially be staying for the month at One Spatial condos (pictured in the background @ the 30:15 mark in the video just before you 'availed' the Carpenter's Bridge, lol). Thanks for the walking tour because as you likely know Google's streetview and satellite view is around 7-8 years outdated. Satellite shows back when they were just breaking ground on the condo I mentioned and so that was 2017. It's great to get a current idea of how things are looking today. It was indeed heart-warming to experience the consistently sweet reception you received from so many locals during your first day there.

[@ashawon]

we cant really dispute Iloilo's cleanliness, at least in the areas that are well taken care of

[@LuzCuento]

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[@fralipolipi1960]

True

[@paradise3156]

People from iloilo are friendly and very malambing or soft when they speak 😊 🥰

[@SheikYerbooty-d3l]

Those are the coolest, chillest, friendliest school kids I've ever seen in my life!

[@shortremaker]

wow the kids are so pretty nice

[@enricocontrerasaraneta7290]

ILOILO- very clean and organized province

[@giannishen]

It turns out that Filipinos really like donuts, and it seems like you can see donut shops everywhere! Zane I have to tell you, you are indeed a celebrity now! I find your eyes are beautiful and full of spirituality! This is definitely the episode where I’ve heard you say hello the most, haha! Thank you for sharing such a relaxing day, super great job! 👍🥰🙏

[@angelopacana7912]

It is mostly due to the influence of Dunkin and Krispy Kreme. Dunkin is big here in PH and kinda presented themselves to have that "local homey" and "remembering your childhood" kind of vibe because back then they marketed more towards the kids.

[@giannishen]

@@angelopacana7912 Thanks a lot for letting me know, you are very nice!

[@estrellaballon9280]

Iloilo is a nice place ... We friendly people , malambing at magalang ... I'm proud to be an ilongga ...

[@giannishen]

@@estrellaballon9280 Thanks a lot for telling me, you are very nice! 👍

[@ashawon]

I wish i could tour you around Iloilo City. Also Def try to come back in January for Dinagyang Festival

[@pinkvelvet3865]

Thank you for visiting my birth city. It's a simple city and we call ourselves Ilonggo. One of the oldest cities founded during Spanish time.

[@nightwing4065]

Iloilo here we go! 😅👍

[@SkyleLitz]

I've been hoping for you to come to the City of Love and you finally did.

[@freziljoycompleza8349]

Thank you for visiting iloilo sir especially my workplace NICOLETTE BAKERY & CAFE. 🤗🧡So happy to see you 🤗

[@WilliamH599]

Does Nicolette hire from a modeling agency!? Very pretty women having their pics taken with Zane in the video.

[@JeffreyHaro-e1g]

Welcome to the City of L♥️ve My Heart Beats in Iloilo City ♥️♥️💯

[@CCSupernova]

You need to go to Gigantes Island and also Guimaras for you to taste the sweetest mango in the world

[@zonzeekoffie]

and the expensive one, haha 100 p for one..

[@joeydelrosario3385]

Ilo Ilo Bacolod and Negros most Wonderful place in da pilipnz very organize and clean people are friendly and joyful. . 😊

[@angelicaruth7619]

Ilo-ilo is the City of Love and they have the sweetest tone when they speak 💛

[@Poopert102]

Us Ilonggos have a high standard for food. Subway, Army Navy, Friday's didnt stay open for too long or failed to open at all because we are so picky. Lastly, if you stay too long, you will gain weight.

[@lolongwanderervlogs3208]

People in Iloilo City are very friendly and loving ❤️ that's why Zane it's called the City of Love.

[@abbycoleencamantigue9747]

People from Iloilo are called Ilonggos. They are known for their charm and sweetness that comes from the musical to nation of their dialect, Hiligaynon. ❤️

[@zachzoldyck1796]

Language* not dialect

[@lucerofci]

Ilonggo may refer to both the language and the people of iloilo

[@mikkag2429]

I miss me hometown. Thank you for bringing me back! ❤️❤️❤️

[@angelmanalo8428]

Iloilo is unforgettable place for me. Ive met an accident here and had my 2nd life because our car was crashed but we only got bruises. La Paz batchoy is a must!

[@PatrickKelly-b8o]

Refreshing to experience what you have with friendly people in iloilo. I'm 78, retired architect ...in retirement, did 16+ yrs of aid work in 3rd world countires with Christian Foundations including Haiti, Cambodia, Laos & Thailand. I returned to the U.S, two yrs ago due to Covid ....never have I seen nor experienced such cruelty, abuse and scams against elders as I've seen in the past 2 yrs here in America. My bags are packed ....as soon as I can, I want OUT! The disrepect here is off the charts.

[@bisayakaayo8595]

iloilo is very clean and nice city!!

[@marblueony754]

You're so well informed & researched well about Iloilo. You even visited smallville, which most vloggers didn't. All restaurants in smallville are open evenings. But there are some which are open already in the afternoon.

[@mamaemanero8919]

Hello there. Thanks for visiting our city Iloilo😊 If you can come next time enjoy come and experience Dinagyang Festival every January.

[@edersonledesma7633]

thumbs up bro enjoy your stay here in the philippines.

[@pcsixty6]

The Esplanade is more populated during the early mornings as people used this exercise area like jogging and zumba aerobics and the temperature is a lot cooler.

[@ålheaiNe]

Also before sunset, people stroll and all 🤭

[@Iloilo5000]

Very great video, thanks for showing. I am a German expat and live in Iloilo in excatly that area, that you show in the video! I also was living in Avida Towers when you were there but didnt see you in real hehe. I hope you really enjoyed Iloilo, the people are so welcoming, funny, kind and helpful :-D Did you try a ride with a Jeepney? Thats a must!

[@carlosvillalta9974]

Just came from Iloilo first time in ph. It was awesome awesome awesome. I can't wait to go back.

[@radianalobba6851]

great filipino culture ' welcome to the philippines'

[@eneypointTV]

Iloilo is beautiful, the scenery is beautiful

[@RommelMasacayan]

So happy that Filipinos make you smile❤

[@aiza28channel61]

ILOILO is my city of love enjoy your stay in ILOILO

[@allanmoral3867]

I'm amazed when school children greet you like you were their long-lost friend or Kuya! So genial! I myself love going to Iloilo.

[@berlyjohnvargas7706]

I'm from Iloilo but I am living in Utah right now, can't wait to go home and enjoy Iloilo. :)

[@raymundpajeespinosa1395]

So happy filipino makes you happy like that ❤❤❤

[@ericroca8879]

Glad you are now in Iloilo. There is a bibingka there in Molo Plaza that is one of my favorite versions. You can check it out in Jaro Plaza as well. Iloilo has a lot of good food only found in Western Visayas.

[@jaystingxi4109]

I was smiling the whole time while watching your vlog. Truly heart warming day in Iloilo. Enjoy :)

[@armandobaobaoen3583]

I remember that you said in ur past vidios that u love nature and mounrains...i love to recomend you to dont leave philippines if you dont visit mountain prvinces and batanes❤

[@dariaalekseeva7252]

Adore the way you all talking to each other❤

[@NashjovenLedera]

I know I'm late for this vid but thank you for exploring and showing how beautiful our city is I love your vid btw I'm new subscriber ❤ I'm from Iloilo too thank you so much❤

[@triplevee808]

Hey Zane. I too stayed at Avida towers #3 and saw you walked past the Coffee Bean shop during your filming. Hope your have a good trip there in Iloilo. I love that city. It's clean, safe, modern, great food and the people there are friendly. It's underrated among all of the other province cities in the Philippines. I was recently at the town of Concepcion. I went snorkeling at a secluded called the sandbar. Its certainly worth going and something that is undermarketed as a destination. If your interested I can arrange something for you to see that place?

[@rosemendez931]

Concepcion Iloilo is a must visit …Please anyone do yourself a favor and visit this place and Isla Gigantes and Sicogon Island

[@filcan4608]

Try some huge and tasty Siopao at Roberto’s while in Iloilo City proper or the old Iloilo City.

[@filcan4608]

Plazuela de Iloilo at night is very festive.Enjoy beautiful music and street foods with a bottle of your SanMig apple beer.

[@nicklanger9600]

Hi Zane, just FYI, "Kuya" is a guy that is older than you, not younger. If they're younger, call them "Dong". Enjoying watching you learn about the Philippines. It's pretty entertaining.

[@amrodiloilo]

Dong is Bisaya. In Iloilo, the equivalent is "Toto". FYI Iloilo City is an HUC and the Provice is also called Iloilo (pretty much like Cebu City and Cebu Province). In Iloilo Province, there are two cities; the other one being Passi City, about 60km from Iloilo City.

[@armandosune3839]

Visit and stroll Iloilo City at NIGHTTIME along the well lighted up well-maintained American-era parks and Spanish plazas, the Garden of Love at Esplanade 3, and the entire Esplanades by the river. So charming and romantic. Restos and cafes are located along the river Esplanades.

[@ninechanie]

IloIlo City is like a fusion of Culture x Nature x Metro. It is a progressive city but with laidback lifestyle, it's an introvert friendly place unlike the rest of the Philippines. Night life is also like the calmest out of all the big cities in the PH, that is why party goers rarely come back here lmaoo

[@Din2x]

You better explore Iloilo you have a lot of new things to discover . Iloilo is part of the Philippines but it is different compare to the other region because the culture the people and everything is different a lot to explore in my home province like Dinagyang Festival it is so very beautiful I promise so you better wait and watch it in January❤❤❤

[@Din2x]

Senior Sto. Niño Viva Viva VIVA❤❤❤

[@rosemendez931]

Iloilo is in another level you can catch fish there in Iloilo river and you can either sell it or take it home with no fees. It’s near Guimaras, Bacolod, Boracay, Aklan and Antique where you can find lots of beaches. Anyway you can bring your bike and enjoy the Iloilo Esplanade, Try the chicken rawit in Central market they’re currently located in front of University of Iloilo and La Paz Batchoy in Lapaz market . And try Pancit Molo and Tinuom if you can .

[@sakuraJP11]

Hi, Zane! Thanks for visiting my city. I haven't been home for about 4 years, so I watched your entire vlogs 'coz I miss my citY. Feels nostalgic just watching it.　Ohh, i just miss my fave coffee shops in Smallville, SM city, etc. Enjoy the City of Love! 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@jamesjimmy3516]

I watched your video that you were in korea yesterday but you are in iloilo now I an so interesting that bcoz I am korean staying in iloilo city

[@CALI_VEGAS_PINA]

You should get those mirrored aviator glasses with bamboo arms… they look good on you!🙌🏼💕👌🏼