Iloilo Province occupies the southeastern part of the island of Panay, and is bordered by the provinces of Antique and Kapizov, and from the north bordering the strait Dzhintotolo. The administrative center is the city of Iloilo. According to the census of 2007, the province is home to little more than 1, 6 million people, and with the population of the city of Iloilo - 2, 1 million.

During the Spanish colonization Iloilo was one of the main provinces of the country. And today, you can see wonderful examples of ancient architecture, similar to the architecture of Latin America. Built by the Spanish Church still considered to be one of the main tourist attractions of the province.

For example, the Church Myagao - World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Or, Molo Church, which was built in neo-Gothic style and at one time served as a watchtower to warn residents of the approach of Iloilo enemies from the sea. The church was built of coral with many classic and Gothic details. Attraction Molo are wonderful faces of female saints inside the church.

Another noteworthy church is located in the town of Cabatuan and is considered the most massive building in the Spanish province of Iloilo. This neo-classical church built of red brick. It is also the only surviving church of the Spanish period, with three fronts.

The beautiful Church of San Jose, located in the Plaza Libertad in the city of Iloilo, considered the oldest in the city. The church, built in the neo-classical Byzantine style, known for its collection of priceless relics of Catholic.

Another historic building is the building of the province of Iloilo Old Capitol, built by the Spaniards, which in 1901 placed public authorities. And on Calle Real in the capital of Iloilo is located just a few historic buildings in the classical style. Every year in January Dinagyang Festival is held here, which is called "the best tourism event in the Philippines." During this festival you can see the traditional dances of warriors tribes who thus pay tribute to the baby Jesus.