Cities in the Philippines ③｜What Kind of City Is Iloilo?

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Following Cebu and Baguio, which we have introduced so far, this time we will introduce Iloilo, said to be the birthplace of language study abroad
in the Philippines (Iloilo).

Iloilo is also the city where Awork Academy runs its own English camp.
In this article, we explain the appeal of Iloilo in detail.

< Iloilo (Iloilo city) >

Iloilo is located in the Visayas region of the western Philippines.

It is also close to the famous tourist destination of Boracay Island.

Compared with Manila and Cebu, it is known as a city with very good public safety.
It is considered to have one of the lowest crime rates in the Philippines, making it a suitable environment even for young students such as elementary, junior high, and high school students.

The name "Iloilo" comes from the local Hiligaynon language and is said to mean "resembling a nose." It is said to have been named after the shape of the terrain.

< Iloilo, the City of Education >

Iloilo is a city with such an excellent educational environment that it is called the birthplace of language study abroad in the Philippines. Because it is safe and has relatively few entertainment facilities, it offers an environment where it is easy to concentrate on studying. The area originally developed as a "university town," and many well-known universities are gathered here.

Major universities:

• U.P. Visayas

• Central Philippine University

• University of San Agustin

• St. Paul University

U.P. Visayas in particular is known as a university
that attracts outstanding students from across the Philippines.

Thanks to this well-developed educational environment, the city has grown into a destination for language study abroad.

<Tourist Spots in Iloilo >

Iloilo is a city with a calm atmosphere, but you can also enjoy sightseeing.

• SM Mall

• Jaro Cathedral

• Iloilo Museum

• Boracay Island (nearby tourist destination)

It is also recommended for those who want to balance study and sightseeing.

< Dinagyang (Dinagyang) Festival >

This is Iloilo's largest ethnic festival, held every January. It takes place over three days, from the fourth Friday to Sunday of January each year.

"Dinagyang" means "to make merry." During the festival, the whole city is filled with the sound of drums, and traffic restrictions are put in place. Although it is usually a quiet city, during this period it comes alive with music festivals, beer events, fireworks displays, food festivals, and more.

If you visit Iloilo in January, be sure to experience it.

Summary

This time, we introduced Iloilo, the birthplace of language study abroad in the Philippines.

• Safe

• Well-developed educational environment

• A calm environment where you can concentrate on studying

With these characteristics, Iloilo is a city especially recommended for first-time study abroad and for student study abroad programs.

On the official Awork Academy website, we have compiled information about working holidays and language study abroad by country in an easy-to-understand way.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.