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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...

Sweet Lanzones from Melinda Sangco Fruit Store in front of Farmer's Market

Mom Violy wasn't satisfied yet with her food journey. She wanted some sweet Lanzones and decided to stop by Farmer's Market in Cubao, Quezon City Philippines. Mom Violy has a stall where she normally purchases from in Farmer's Market.  Check it out from Melinda Sangco Fruit Store in front of Farmer's Market you cannot miss in the fruits section. There are three types of Lanzones depending what price range you would like to pay. Yes, you can sample yet make sure you buy from them as well.  The employees will place it in a plastic, if possible, it is best to bring an eco-bag to able to carry your purchases. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Mom Violy's Favorite Fresh Crab and Shrimp from Ronnie in Sta. Maria Bulacan

Ronnie had approached Mom Violy the first time when we went to  Rosalie's Bibingka  selling live crab. Mom Violy began saying if it wasn't good, she would call him up asking for his contact number. Mom Violy wasn't fooled it was true the crab had a lot of meat, and she was satisfied with her seafood. Mom Violy had contacted Ronnie at 09551188103 when she wanted to order some live crabs and shrimp. Mom Violy was excited to hold the live crab and Carmina took a stolen picture of her. 🤣 Mom Violy just steamed her crab and shrimp when she went home. TIPS: Make sure you bring your own cooler with ice especially in the Philippines climate is very humid. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to navigate yourself the right direction.

Mom Violy's Favorite Jing Jing's Balut

Long time ago Mom Violy didn't know  Jing Jing's Balut has a branch close to her area. Mom Violy had purchased balut, salted egg and penoy from  Road Trip in Cabanatuan City . Later she found out there is a place she doesn't need to drive just to eat her balut, penoy and salted egg. Just in case you want to place your order check it out for yourself make sure you have a face mask on. Purchasing your balut and penoy there is a choice if you want it raw (not cooked) or cooked letting them know how you want it. TIPS: Make sure you bring an egg crate along with you preventing to break or else it will be place in a paper bag. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to navigate you to the right direction.