r/Iloilo • u/HeyaaitsA • Aug 05 '26
Food š Food Wars | Week 5: Who Has the Best Batchoy in Iloilo?
Welcome to Week 5 of our community series!
We've spent the past month discovering some of the best coffee shops, hidden gems, and budget eats around the city. Now it's time to settle one of Iloilo's biggest food debates.
Who serves the best Batchoy in Iloilo?
La Paz Batchoy is one of Iloilo's most iconic dishes and a source of pride for many Ilonggos. Every local seems to have a favorite, whether it's a famous institution that's been around for decades or a small neighborhood shop that deserves more recognition.
Tell us your favorite!
- Which batchoy shop is your favorite?
- What do you usually order?
- What makes it stand out?
- Is it worth the trip?
- Is there a hidden gem more people should know about?
So, where should everyone go for their next bowl?
Happy eating! š
Last Week: Best Budget Eats
Next week: š¦ Best Seafood in Iloilo
r/Iloilo • u/artodyto • Apr 08 '26
Discussion "Ano sakyan ko nga jeep?" mobile app
App is now called Malabay: Iloilo Jeepney Routes on Play Store
Hi, just released an android app called "Lugar Lang" that aims to answer the question: "Ano nga jeep sakyan ko?"
I think this is something a lot of us commuters deal with, especially kung di ka pa familiar sa ruta sang mga jeep.
The app is simple: you pin your destination, and it suggests the best jeepney route and guides you step by step until you get there.
Itās still very early, so there may be bugs, incomplete route data, or route suggestions that arenāt fully accurate yet. Thatās also why the app includes community voting, so users can upvote or downvote routes, and submit their own if they know a better route or notice one thatās still missing.
Everything is free without annoying ads.
If you try it, Iād really appreciate your feedback. Thank you
UPDATE:
- Fare estimates have been implemented.
- Terminals have been implemented. # App is now called Malabay: Iloilo Jeepney Routes on Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.artodyto.lugarlang
r/Iloilo • u/zoningout247 • 23h ago
Events Appreciation for guards with character
Maybe for others this is just their job, but still to shop in an establishment and mapahiwalay ka sa anak mo, especially those with special needs, this is a relief and something that will make me comeback to the said establishment. Kudos to this guards!
r/Iloilo • u/Samstyl3 • 45m ago
Food Visiting Iloilo Next Month ā Looking for Must-Try Kainan and Chill Inuman Spots for Titos
Hello! My friends and I will be visiting Iloilo next month for a 5-day trip. We're looking for must-visit food spots! We're open to anythingākarinderyas, street food stalls, or restaurants.
We'd love to try authentic Kansi, KBL, and Batchoy, but other food recommendations are very much welcome!
We're also looking for "inuman" spots na pang-tito vibesāchill bars with good food, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere where we can hang out and catch up.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
r/Iloilo • u/Away-Butterscotch247 • 26m ago
Travel Good travel agency
Hi guys, I'm planning to go to Iloilo and wanted to ask if you know any travel agencies that offer joiner tours in Iloilo, Guimaras, and Gigantes?
Iāve been asking several travel agencies and most of them are saying they only cater to joiner tours to gigantes
I contacted one agency that has a joiners package for the three, though iām a little suspicious if the agency is a scam or notš
Hope youāll help me with this!
r/Iloilo • u/Away_Discussion1247 • 47m ago
Other Lf Maleta for Rent
Basi may maleta kamo pwede irent for 1month?
r/Iloilo • u/asztronomy • 1d ago
Question I thought this was in Iloilo because of the background sang street but hopefully itās not?? š
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r/Iloilo • u/EnvironmentalMain984 • 14h ago
News Kinilala ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang 10 natatanging programa ng mga lokal na pamahalaan sa bansa sa ginanap na 2026 Galing Pook Awards: The Ten Outstanding Local Governance Programs sa MalacaƱan Palace.
Sa pamamagitan ng mga makabagong programa ng local government units (LGUs), mas napapahusay ang public services, napabibilis ang disaster response, at napapalawak ang opportunities sa livelihood, education, at healthcare para sa mas maayos na buhay ng mga Pilipino.
Sa ginanap na 2026 Galing Pook Awards: The Ten Outstanding Local Governance Programs sa MalacaƱan Palace, kinilala ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang 10 natatanging programa mula sa 208 entries ng 148 LGUs sa buong bansa. Kabilang sa mga kinilalang inisyatiba ang pagpapababa ng dengue cases sa Baguio City nang mahigit 97% at pagpapabilis ng emergency response sa Iloilo City na ngayon ay 5ā8 minuto mula sa dating 10ā25 minuto.
Hinimok ng Pangulo ang mga LGU na patuloy na paghusayin ang kanilang mga programa at ibahagi ang mga successful initiatives upang magsilbing inspirasyon at modelo para sa iba pang lokal na pamahalaan.
Sa temang āIslands of Hope: Local Innovations, National Inspiration,ā ipinapakita ng Galing Pook Awards kung paano nagdudulot ng konkretong resulta ang good governance at local innovation, na direktang nakikinabang ang mga pamilya, magsasaka, kabataan, pasyente, at iba pang sektor sa pamamagitan ng mas mahusay na serbisyo at mas malawak na oportunidad.
r/Iloilo • u/HelloDairy • 17h ago
Discussion Looking for Poker friends!
Hi guys started playing live poker (yes a poker cafe opened up here) and I was wondering if anyone's down to come with, I need people my age (28M) to play with. Ideally those who play for fun. DM or comment below!
r/Iloilo • u/elight98 • 11h ago
Question Nice restaurant for solo birthday dinner?
Hello. Traveling to Iloilo soon around my birthday. Any suggestion on a nice restaurant that has a chill vibe and has solo diner friendly serving? Would be nice to have cocktails on their menu too :).
r/Iloilo • u/Lolli_pau • 11h ago
Question Psychiatrist or Psychologist for Adult ADHD Assessment in Iloilo City
Hi! I'm looking for recommendations for a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist in Iloilo who specializes in diagnosing ADHD in adults.
I'd appreciate recommendations from people who have personally gone through the assessment process, including your experience, estimated costs, and whether the clinic accepts walk-ins or requires an appointment.
Thank you š©·
r/Iloilo • u/No_Charity6573 • 12h ago
Discussion Medrisk (inbound advocate)
May idea ba kamo if toxic ang account or hindi? Queueing ba or what, or kumusta ang company itself. Thank youuu!
r/Iloilo • u/stcandelarialouv • 12h ago
Discussion restaurant recos around the megaworld blvd???
hi everyone, i will take the oath dabi bwas sa iloilo convention center and i just want ask some restaurant recos near the area nga you like to share? i just want to celeb the day with good food š¤
r/Iloilo • u/KnownMap6393 • 13h ago
Discussion Ukay for whimsical dresses?
Hey girlies,
Where can we find mga ukay sa mga whimsical dresses or clothes na aesthetic and soft and silky or medieval-like? Sa malls kasi parang mga standard dress lang na plain.
and bonus. may mga heels brand recommendation kayo na lasted very long and comfortable sa paa?
r/Iloilo • u/theyuuhlala • 15h ago
Question Concentrix iloilo
Hello po sino po working sa concentrix? Howās the environment po? Pay?
r/Iloilo • u/mahlahmeg • 15h ago
Discussion Where can I get a document printed?
As the title says, where can I get a document printed early in the morning? Around 6 am.
Our printer is broken and I can't find anywhere near us that can print it right now.
r/Iloilo • u/Lazy_Fault_7554 • 20h ago
Question Scam or not?
Hello,
Mangkot lang ko tani if legit ni ang ginaoffer sa akon tiyo nga foreigner. Ga inquire abi siya sang house and lot nga Siling sang babaye pwede daw ka loan sa banko for 15 years kag fixed na nga rate. Du wala man sing amo ina nga promo ang BPI? kag may banko bala nga gahatag amo ina nga rate? Daw kaimpossible. Ano thoughts niyo about this? Prone gid abi sila sa scam hay mal am na kag foreigner pa. Thank you gid.
r/Iloilo • u/Strange-Flower-4561 • 1d ago
Question Looking for people to form a band
Hi we are a duo beginner band here in Iloilo that based our genre in nu metal. We wanna find people who are interested in joining us to form a band and potentially be able to do gigs.
Location : Iloilo City
Looking for :
Vocalist - 1
Guitarist - 1
Drummer - 1
If you are interested, comment or send me a DM.
Thank you so much!!!
r/Iloilo • u/Prince_Sephy • 1d ago
Question I'm looking for a nice, quiet or chill place to drink, alone or maybe with a company around Mandurriao, evening til dawn chaur!
Nowadays I feel alone, I am a seafarer (seafairy, lol) and every time I come home I feel like my social circle is getting smaller and smaller, and I totally respect and understand that my friends will eventually be occupied by their growing families, career growth etc., amongst others.
I think I need to drink somewhere and just soak it all in hahaha,
I'm not looking for a nobyo ha, ahaha. I'm just wondering if the ilonggo redditors can recommend some nice spots , somewhere quiet, nga hindi ako ma judge if I'm a loner. ahahah
or maybe with company like 1 to 3 people., you can join me and we can discuss our struggles together. ahah.
looking forward. thanks all. <3
r/Iloilo • u/kshinomiya • 22h ago
Other Looking for someone to visit Lizares Mansion on our behalf
Looking for someone to visit Lizares Mansion on our behalf (for prenup booking)
Hi! Weāre looking for someone who can personally visit Lizares Mansion to help us secure our prenup photoshoot date.
Weāve tried contacting them via phone, but unfortunately, they havenāt been answering our calls. During our last conversation, we were informed that we would need to visit in person or send a representative to secure our preferred date.
If youāre available to assist, please send me a message with your rate. Price is negotiable and can be discussed via DM.
Thank you so much! š«¶
Question How much is your monthly bills as living alone peeps?
It's my first time mag move out and live alone and naga reside ako currently in Pavia. Is ā±2,000 monthly bill for electricity and water normal? I have a friend in the city nga naga live alone man but indi man mag lab ot 2k iya electricity and water bills. Is electricity more expensive outside the city?
For context: I only have 1 split type aircon and 1 main light in my apartment and kung gab i lang ga use since I have full time day job. May submeter man ang unit.
To top it all off mahal mahal man ang rent biskan outside na sa cityš„¹
r/Iloilo • u/Sharongarcsss • 1d ago
Politics For Iloilo City: To be a better city is to become a business friendly city for MSMEs
Just recently, Iloilo City won the Philippines' most business friendly highly urbanized city outside the National Capital Region (City Level 1B) for the third time, and in effect, got the hall of fame award in this category. The title may sound like a huge recognition to the city, most importantly to its local government unit. But what strikes the most was it won because their policies and programs put utmost priority not to big businesses but its small entrepreneurs.
For Mayor Raisa TreƱas, the economic rise of Iloilo City lies in whether the smallest entrepreneurs ā the sari-sari store owner, the carinderia operator, the sidewalk food vendor, and the struggling family business ā are also moving forward. While best cities continue offering their spaces to companies outside their region, it seems that Iloilo City is humble enough to place itself as just a "better city" BUT giving the best platforms and best opportunities for its micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs.
The recognition is undoubtedly a remarkable achievement. But it would mean little to ordinary Ilonggos if economic prosperity remains concentrated in the hands of those who already possess capital, connections, and opportunities.
As an entrepreneur before entering the government service, Mayor Raisa knows exactly the struggles of small businesses. So when the moment came, as the city's leader, she makes sure that the local government shall support them. After all, these homegrown startups would carry the brand of the city to the national or even international market when it succeeds.
That is what becoming a "business friendly city" looks like: a better city for the most promising Ilonggo business leaders in the Philippines.
r/Iloilo • u/Odd-Craft6956 • 1d ago
Question Any KTV places that allow 2pax
Hello, my girlfriend is visiting from Singapore and i was wondering kung may private KTV rooms man gid nga pwede maka order food and stuff pero for 2pax?
Handom ya gid tani mag KTV kami duwa but afaik minimum 5 pax gid at some places?
Thanks for the helpp