Community Works and Stories
We feature community stories from our partners in Iloilo and nearby regions. Read news, articles, and interviews from the people themselves.

Hiyas holds Iloilo book tour with Palanca author ‘Tito Dok’ (Update)
OMFLit imprint Hiyas Books organized a run of dates for an Iloilo meet-and-greet tour with Palanca award-winning author, “Tito Dok” Luis Gatmaitan, M.D.

Ilonggo Night Market and Street Food Hawkers Festival begins today
The first Ilonggo Night Market and Street Food Hawkers Festival was held on August 29 to September 1, 2019, at Robinson’s Place Pavia.

Iloilo Bloggers Society Journalism Series Launch
The Iloilo Bloggers Society recently conducted a short seminar on journalism series for new media workers on August 26 at DLC Iloilo.

City to host biggest WordCamp Iloilo on August 23-25, 2019 (Updated)
WordCamp Iloilo is back as not only be the biggest event in attendance but also in the breadth of presenters invited to speak at the conference.

1st Iloilo Jazz Festival will dazzle enthusiasts on Iloilo Charter Day
The 1st Iloilo Jazz Festival will feature the best of Iloilo’s jazz musicians on August 23, at the UPV Auditorium in time for Iloilo Charter Day.

12-year-old cellist prodigy mesmerizes Iloilo concert-goers
Iloilo City was graced by the cello recital of 12-year-old prodigy, Damodar Das Castillo, who left the Ilonggos in awe on August 17 at the Nelly’s Garden.

Iloilo to host GFNY Asian Championship
Iloilo is set to host the GFNY Asian Championship on September 22. About 300 cyclists across the Philippines are expected to participate in the international race.

Iloilo Business Week 2019 opens at SM City Iloilo
The Iloilo Business Week 2019 formally opened last August 12 at SM City Iloilo, located in the central business hub of Iloilo City in Mandurriao district.

WV media workers and campus journalists attend ED Talks
ED Talks is a series of journalism lectures for regional media to equip them with knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges of the changing media scene.