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See Iloilo’s best landmarks up close this January — history, culture, and photo-perfect moments.

Mom Violy, Tita Edna and Carmina have never been to Iloilo . Tita Edna suggested using her Philippine Airlines mileage to deduct 9,000 miles for a round trip to Iloilo and pay taxes of about 3,000 pesos ($50.85). Mom Violy and Carmina decided to do the same. Two weeks later, we learned Bacolod was recently hit by a typhoon, leaving fewer places to visit, so we changed our plans to stay in Iloilo, paying an additional 2,057 pesos ($34.86) for January 6–9, with Tita Edna leaving one day earlier on January 8, 2026.  Tita Edna told us that she has a friend Beth who can pick us up from the airport. Uniparentally plans had changed since her friend Beth and son could no longer tour us around, we decided to find ways to get around hire someone else. Jerson had picked us from One Madison Place where we had stayed during our vacation with the hours Mom Violy had requested. The first day we went to drive one hour and thirty minutes to reach  Miagao Church . We drove to our next destin...

Stopover at Baysix Street Food

Imagine riding in a car with your family, feeling hungry before heading back home. One family member craves orange chicken with rice. You spot Bay 6 Street Food ahead and decide to give it a try. As hunger strikes, you notice they offer the orange chicken you've been craving. However, the family member changes his mind and orders a Bay 6 Burger with an extra egg and no vegetables instead. Bay 6 Burger PHP 190.00 ($3.80) A family member mentioned that the Bay 6 Burger with an extra egg was refreshing, with a hint of basil in the sauce and burger.  Another family member ordered Poutine, which is French fries topped with gravy and melted cheese. To me, it looked like a mashed potato version of fries.  Poutine: PHP 160.00 ($3.20) Family member asked for a plain burger PHP 190.00 ($3.80). Extra French fries PHP 100.00 ($2.00) Before heading home, the family members were satisfied after enjoying a meal at Baysix  Street Food, having explored their menu by clicking on the name. ...