The province of Iloilo occupies the Southeast portion of Panay island and is bordered by the provinces of antique and Capiz, and on the North by the Strait of Jintotolo. The administrative center is the city of Iloilo. According to the census of 2007, the province has just over 1, 6 million people, and with a population of Iloilo city – 2, 1 million.

During the Spanish colonization of Iloilo was one of the main provinces of the country. And today you can see beautiful examples of ancient architecture similar to the architecture of Latin America. Built by the Spaniards of the Church is considered one of the top tourist attractions of the province.

For example, the Church of Miagao – a 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 the inhabitants of the city Iloilo the approach of enemies from the sea. The Church building built of corals with many classical and Gothic details. Attraction Molo are the wonderful faces of women saints inside the Church.

Another noteworthy Church is located in the town of Cabatuan and is considered the most massive structure in Spanish province of Iloilo. This neoclassical Church was built from red bricks. She is also the only surviving Church of the Spanish period with three facades.

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

Another historical building of the province of Iloilo is the building of the Old Capitol, built by the Spaniards, which since 1901 housed the public authorities. And on Calle real in the Metropolitan Iloilo located several old buildings in the classical style. Every year in January a festival is held Dinagyang, known as the "best tourism event of the Philippines". During this festival you can see the traditional dances of the warriors of the tribes, who thus honor the baby Jesus.