iloilo city

  • Building Inclusivity and Mobility, Dinagyang for All

    Building Inclusivity and Mobility, Dinagyang for All

    Ray Macalalag
    3–4 minutes

    The Dinagyang Festival in 2026 showcases significant improvements in logistics and safety while adapting to modern needs. Enhanced crowd management, diverse attractions, and increased security measures ensure memorable experiences. Looking ahead, prioritizing inclusivity for all attendees, particularly those with disabilities, and promoting sustainable transportation will elevate the festival’s impact and community spirit.

  • From Receipts to Reality: How Electricity and Water Bills Tell Iloilo’s Story

    From Receipts to Reality: How Electricity and Water Bills Tell Iloilo’s Story

    Ray Macalalag
    4–6 minutes

    The rising utility bills in Iloilo City expose a harsh reality: while families strive for efficiency, external factors like volatile energy prices and water tariff hikes compound the pressure. Without significant action from both consumers and government, the cost of living will persistently climb, revealing our city’s precarious balance between progress and affordability.

  • Daluy Retreat Spa: A Sanctuary of Filipino Healing

    Daluy Retreat Spa: A Sanctuary of Filipino Healing

    Ray Macalalag
    2–3 minutes

    Daluy Retreat Spa in Iloilo City beautifully merges Filipino wellness traditions with modern comforts. Its signature Daluy Hilot Massage offers a rejuvenating 90-minute experience rooted in cultural healing practices. With a range of treatments catering to all needs, Daluy stands out as a sanctuary for relaxation and holistic well-being.

  • Rethinking Road Safety: Designing for People, Not Cars

    Rethinking Road Safety: Designing for People, Not Cars

    Ray Macalalag
    3–4 minutes

    Road safety is life and death, yet communities favor cars over people. As advocates push for change, poorly designed infrastructure remains a deadly flaw. The fix? Urban planning prioritizing pedestrians and public transport. It’s time to scrap outdated designs and create environments where safety isn’t a choice, but a guarantee.

  • Calle Real: Reimagining The Royal Street for People

    Calle Real: Reimagining The Royal Street for People

    Ray Macalalag
    3–4 minutes

    Imagine a pedestrian paradise where Calle Real hums with life instead of the usual decay. This visionary proposal seeks to revive Iloilo City’s heart by transforming its heritage street into a vibrant hub, an antidote to nighttime desolation. Let’s rediscover connectivity beyond cars.

  • The Sunset of Sunset Boulevard

    The Sunset of Sunset Boulevard

    Ray Macalalag
    2–4 minutes

    Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, opened on January 24, 2025, is a 4.99-kilometer road connecting Iloilo City to Oton. Unlike the gradual development of the Iloilo Diversion Road, it faced chaos from rapid implementation, resulting in congestion and road crash fatalities. The need for a structured approach highlights the importance of phased infrastructure planning for effective function…

  • Will privatizing Iloilo Airport be any good?

    Will privatizing Iloilo Airport be any good?

    Ray Macalalag
    3–4 minutes

    During his recent visit to Iloilo, the newly appointed Secretary of Transportation, Vince Dizon, shared important news. The government is actively considering expediting the approval of the PHP21-billion unsolicited proposal. This proposal from the Villar Group aims to privatize the Iloilo International Airport. The inspection of the airport was attended by Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor…

  • PHP600, a vlogger, and our ‘tolerance’

    PHP600, a vlogger, and our ‘tolerance’

    Ray Macalalag
    3–4 minutes

    Taxi fares spiraling out of control at Iloilo International Airport reveal a dark truth: while the government drags its feet on public transport reform, passengers accept extortion disguised as service. This complacency invites systemic decay. It’s time to ditch the “resilience” myth and demand accountability from authorities—because indifference is no longer an option.

  • Whatever happened to road clearing?

    Whatever happened to road clearing?

    Ray Macalalag
    3–5 minutes

    In 2019, the DILG implemented a road-clearing initiative, leading to temporary improvements in walkability in cities like Iloilo. However, over time, obstructions reemerged, highlighting ongoing challenges in pedestrian access. Despite government efforts to promote active travel, many sidewalks remain cluttered, underscoring the need for effective infrastructure management.

  • Downtown Iloilo City Mobile Phone HD Wallpapers

    Downtown Iloilo City Mobile Phone HD Wallpapers

    Ray Macalalag
    1–2 minutes

    As I came across the internet, I noticed that many of the beautiful cityscape wallpaper photos are mostly foreign. I barely even see photos of a city in the Philippines. As I expect to be meeting more people personally with the pandemic officially over, as the World Health Organization has declared, I can’t help but…