My dad was born and raised in Iloilo. He left over 50 years ago for Toronto, Canada and sadly he hasn't been back since. He enjoys watching videos on Iloilo City and he is amazed on how much it has changed. I'll be visiting for the first time in March 2023. 😀
Oh my 50 yrs ago! I’m 24 and I grew up there until I was 11! There were so much developments in the last decade . The last time I went was in 2017 and so many of the buildings didn’t even exist back then. Crazy how my memory of Iloilo in my childhood is so so different. It’s mind blowing! I remember the empty old airport as a kid and now it’s the festive walk. They did really well with the development. I’m so proud.
Makikita mo sa isang mayor body language, how humble a person is, how the mayors puts his hand on front of him and talk in front of the camera. I never meet him but i can say he is a pretty great mayos. Salute
He is not only our Mayor but the father of the city… he oversees the entire human development inclusively. Thank you for having him in your channel. We are so proud of him and our city of birth😊😊😊. Go Iloilo!!
Congrats on interviewing the mayor. Keep featuring Iloilo City. It must just convince me to live there. Btw, can you also interview employees of outsourcing companies, to find out how people make a living there. It'd be good to know the job market there. Thanks
ILOILO CITY is now the "IT" place of the BPO/IT/Call Center industry. Several months ago, the respected property consultants/developers in Metro Manila, Colliers and Leechiu Property Consultants /developers issued separate press releases stating that call center/office spaces in Iloilo are selling like hotcake because almost all of the bpo/IT/Call Center companies in Metro Manila now prefer to set up shop in Iloilo than in other cities. Iloilo City has livable amenities that make it attractive to young people, young families, professionals, retirees, and expatriates who are used to the conveniences of western living. Iloilo has all these. There are well-stocked airconditioned supermarkets and grocery stores in every major neighborhood. Another advantage Iloilo has are its plentiful well-maintained parks, Spanish plazas, squares with monuments, public flower gardens, extensive riverside Esplanades with gardens and walking paths and trees, hiking paths, biking lanes, wide and landscaped avenues and sidewalks. All these are enticing qualities in Iloilo City and suburbs that are desired by Filipinos. It's nice to be living in Iloilo.
@@armandosune3839 I feel like it's a cross between San Francisco and San Diego, as it's a coastal city with hiking paths, biking lanes, etc. Visited in both. Also lived in San Jose, CA. Any listings of the BPOs there? Any good population breakdown -- pop growth of young vs old, type of jobs. I know I should just Google it but you may have more info.
maycusa I am not familiar with .most of them, but I can tell you that one of the latest BPO companies is TELUS, from Canada. ILOILO is their first branch outside Metro Manila. After only several months of having opened their first branch in ILOILO, they are opening a new site at the Robinson's Cybergate in Pavia, Metro Iloilo. Telus is just one of those that have opened their second sites in Iloilo. Almost all of the bpo/IT/call centers in Metro Manila signified rhat they want to open in ILOILO instead of the other cities because Iloilo had plenty of graduates and skilled professionals, and most important reasons for them is that Iloilo is very livable, very beautiful, had plenty of amenities that are similar to western countries where convenience of living is the key . There are well-stocked airconditioned supermarkets and grocery stores in all the major neighborhoods. There are plenty of parks, Spanish plazas, open public squares with monuments to patriots, public flower gardens, and very long and beautiful riverside Esplanades that are well-maintained, with strolling, jogging and biking paths , trees, flowerbeds, gardens and winding pathways very delightful for strolling and nature tripping. There are many museums and art galleries. Free award-winning films all week at Cinematheque theater on B&C Square bldg, Iznart corner Solis Streets. There are at present 50,000 call center/BPO/IT Center employees in Iloilo.
Filipinos are proud to have a leader who works for the people, very few politicians are like this incredible man. His dedication to his duty is well admired not only by his countrymen but also foreigners who notice the big difference from other places. I hope other politicians will follow his footsteps. Kudos to Mayor Trenas! ☘️👌👍
Wow, new ambassadors of Iloilo City/Iloilo Province /Western Visayas. Im here in metro manila now for more than 3 years and when I share Iloilo to my co-workers, they are not that interested because Iloilo is not that known. Thank you for promoting my city.
He is the Man of the People! Wow!!!. A good servant of the people of Iloilo. So happy to hear. I hope the Pres of the Philippines will do the same and More for the whole country. Thanks for sharing.
Iloilo is very lucky to have a wonderful mayor. All the plazas are being renovated and the markets will be next. It is really a city with a heritage, where the past is always present.
I am from Cebu and I wish Cebu has a mayor like him!! I love Iloilo!! Y’all sooo lucky to have someone who’s not corrupt and who really cares abt his hometown!! Kodus to your mayor!!
Folks: I have to hand it to you. I am in Liloan Cebu now, which is just awfully administrated. My contract for the apartment is up in about 2 weeks, and I was packing for Leyte. After seeing your videos, I will now be joining you as a denizen for Iloilo. Thanks for all the valuable and inside information. Take care, and I hope we can meet sometime soon.
Goodluck, just dont drink their water and buy their produce, seafoods, its contaminated with ecoli coliform iloilo doesn't have a proper septic disposal waste system they use the river as their septic waste disposal system, they just had a cholera outbreak last month and just stick in the city iloilo have an insurgency problem.
After watching dozens of hours of what to do in the Philippines, it seemed like all of the youtubers just copied each other, went to the same places, and covered the same topics. You two have really completely broken out of that mold and are creating some amazing and addictive content that is light years ahead of everyone else. Keep it up! You'll hit 100K subscribers soon! I'm super interested in Iloilo City now. Maybe we can visit when we return to the Philippines in June 2023.
Thank you so much, the funny part is as we were slowly growing we had so many messages that we need to be like everyone else to get the views and we decided to just continue being ourselves and I think in the end it will pay off. Plus it's a lot of work pretending to be someone else!
You guys made an amazing transition from beach youtubers to explore and meet the people youtubers. You are actually meeting adults and decision makers of the country rather than shooting videos of playing with kids on the street. I don't see other youtubers doing this. Cheers!
We have many interests :) Lifestyle Vlog maybe instead? We are very interested in the workings of things, the culture and what the future looks like. Especially since we are planning to stay forever 🙂
This is a great follow up video to your move video! Thank you for the update and all of the information you provided on Iloilo City! I'm gobsmacked that you were actually able to get an interview with the Mayor of Iloilo City! It was fantastic to hear his comments about his city!! I had looked at Iloilo City in comparison to BGC City and Makati, and I note that his area is newer and hence he is forward thinking about the infrastructure. It's a very important part of the character of a City, which can often look like spaghetti wiring as new electrical connections need to be made. "The most livable urbanized city" is a spot-on description of the City. Awesome Video!!
You guys chose the perfect city to settle in. Underrated, clean, friendly, safe, pedestrian friendly, and many more. When the full swing restoration of all the public plazas and markets in each of the districts of the city will be done, the city will be more beautiful than ever. December is a perfect time to fully settle in too. Christmas festivities will be awesome in the city, and for next month of January (Dinagyang Festival), it will be like you have never left the Boracay night life.
So very humble mayor Jerry P. Trenas, who has a heart for all illonggo. Napapalakpak nalang ako habang nanonood dito sa dammam Saudi Arabia, nakakaparoud maging illonggo.
Months ago back when you had just arrived and were first looking for a place to settle in, I remember suggesting in a comment that you should check out Iloilo-Guimaras and was hoping you'd go visit and get to appreciate what the area has to offer. But I never really expected it to all come together and happen for you like this! It's like a dream coming true.
So great you got to meet the Mayor and he certainly seems like a dedicated individual. He clearly cares for his city & people so definitely a big plus. ♡
I am from Cebu City and a true- blooded Cebuano but hands down to Iloilo which is way better in all aspects than my home City primarily because of good governance of the LGU and the vision unmatched by any other. Perfect choice as your home base. Kudos to the tireless, indefatigable Mayor and his equally dedicated, committed, smart and talented men and women under his led! Congratulations and goodluck!
One warning though, produce here, unless you go to the terminal market, are way expensive than what it costs there in Cebu, Bacolod and most especially compared to Mindanao. That's the downside here.
More than the current Mayor it was the work of many other politicians like the previous mayors as the changes started since early 2000’s, senators Franklin Drilon and Miriam Santiago also have a big part as for the project allocation 😊 your view is appreciated but please be mindful of all the past politicians who came before the good mayor as they were the first who initiated and implemented to make Iloilo as we see it now ❤
Can't wait to see the home you all find it's so amazing that the mayor made time for you and seems like such a welcoming man. The faces of the people just seem so Serene and at peace something you don't find in most Urban cities. Thank you for taking us along once again enjoy your hunt for your home can't wait to see where you buy when it's time for that
A very smart but also a very humble politician, if he run for President in the next election i will vote for him, because i am sure he can make the Philippines a Singapore alike
Actually iloilo is the most organised city in ph. You cannot see provencial bust inside city . Sometimes no traffic at all and people very friendly crime rate is low also
The city I grew up in my old mayor reminds me of him. Real visionaries. My mayor tried to get to congress but you know how it is when career incumbents are challenged... my mayor didn't get to congress. But I wish IlioIlio city gets to be where this humble yet change driven man sees where this CAN be. Good luck Mr Mayor.
This is such a great opportunity for both you & the Mayor to share those information about Iloilo 🤗 I’m sure they are very happy to have you in Iloilo 🤗♥️ He also said to you guys “Madamo nga Salamat” which means Thank you very much 🤭✨
I am panayan and I was amazed by Iloilo, there is no squatting, smoking not allowed, clean city and most beautiful province in the entire Philippines.... I hope we have the same mayor in nabas who can make my place beautiful like Iloilo, determination and dedication is the key of the official to have a beautiful place like Iloilo.. I wonder how Iloilo get all those projects and funding? While in my place near Boracay has no changes at all, no infrastructures, no widening, things all slows while Iloilo and Cebu is fast improving provinces.
I’ve lived in Iloilo for my whole life, 25 years to be exact and I never wanted to leave not even once. It’s so relaxing here than in Manila or Cebu those places are so chaotic (in a good way) And I never met Mayor Treñas up close like you did 🤣 hope you enjoy Iloilo! See you around!
What an honor it was to speak with the mayor! Since you'll be residing in Iloilo, I advise you to visit Garin Farm or Miag-ao Church. Whether you're a tourist or a local, these places are a must-see.
I love all your videos, very informative and enjoyable, as well as educational. It's amazing to see the Philippines the way you present it and narrate it. Kudos to both of you. From Mississauga Canada . Enjoy eh.
Iloilo is an example of what good governance and enlightened citizenry can do to a place. I hope other cities would take notice and learn from Iloilo's example. The challenge for the city is how to create a sustainable, vibrant city for the future - a sustainable mass transit system is long overdue!
Hey guys Vivian and I just joined your channel, Vivian is originally from Iloilo, we are currently living in Calgary and we are looking at also moving to this area as well sometime in the near future, we were very impressed with this latest video, in the meantime good luck with your new home search and keep us up to date, Cheers !
@@BiancaBeyond I'm sure we will at some point yes, that would be nice Vivian has family and many friends in Iloilo, we would be looking at say 6 months here in Canada and 6 months in the Philippines, because we will have to manage our business being in both locations
The Honorable Mayor Jerry Trenas is a classic example of what great and effective politicians should be. He has helped develop and modernise Iloilo so much it looks better than the suburb where I have been living for almost 30 years now in Sydney Northern Beaches, Australia. I'm sure you will enjoy living there.
OMG! If he has a squeaky clean reputation, he should be considered for a National position. Accomplishments speak louder than words. Not a whole lot of politicians particularly in the Philippines can show such a record. More power to the Mayor of Iloilo City and hope and pray that the Filipinos have more mayors like him. Perhaps, they should have an annual contest for Best Mayor based on Accomplishments rather than votes that everyone knows “could be bought”.
Sometimes it's easier to get things done at the local level, problems get more complex higher you go and many more people you need to win over to get any changes. Just a guess
@@BiancaBeyond agree. You may want to check the previous pres Duterte. He brought drastic change to the country. I love Duterte, he made Iloilo city safer to be honest
I love cebu but Iloilo has a big roads compare to cebu and not so crowded and amazing esplanade as well. Not like in cebu city you can't put esplanade in the riverside of cebu city because to much slum.
The sad part here when you said Visayas the first comes to mind is Cebu, but I believed Ilonggos deserve to be recognized especially their cities of Bacolod and Iloilo City.
Jerry Trenas is absolutely the best mayor the country ever had. No one else delivers to the people the kind of government that responds fully to their needs.
You guys are amazing. Thanks for always making me feel at home with your videos-not just videos, but your entire content is very impressive and well organized. I hope you can also consider making a video about the stories of foreign students studying in Iloilo. Stay safe and healthy, guys. GOD BLESS. From South Korea with Love, "Rhandz"
Iloilo has wider roads than Cebu. Well planned city and cleaner. You made a good choice settling there. Cebu is my birthplace and Im so disappointed on how it turned from a very livable city to a very crowded disorganized one. Bad politicians ruined the city
Hi SAMUEL, I'm from Iloilo City. I hope Cebu shall learn from the mistakes of Manila. If Iloilo has done it, there's no reason Cebu can't. Afterall, you've earned Iloilo's former glory as the Queen City of the South.
Agreed, a bunch of incompetent and corrupt LGU politicians all around. Allowing squatters to live all over the place thus causing Brgy roads smaller & narrower. No urban planning, just taking brides from anybody without any kind of enforcements. Cars parking everywhere, tricycles, pedal bikes on the road, it's like an organized chaos out there.
@@jeconmorante7747 It's already too late, mistakes are done. They're having a hard-time evicting squatters out. So they resorted to fire accident blaming the narrow roadways, because their fire trucks won't fit passing through it.
@@elmerfrejoles98 yes. one thing that our city gov't here in Iloilo has prioritized in our massive good urban planning campaign for years is relocation and housing of informal settlers.
Good Day! past few months you were just visiting and going around the city, Wow good to hear that you two chosen Iloilo City, you are going to have a good stay here, and meet good people. hope to meet you soon. Madamo Gid Nga Salamat for promoting our city. Enjoy the rest of all your stay God Bless!
truly rare to find a politician who helsp the people and not corrupt...when you look in Angles City alot of corruption ...1 reason I'm reluctant to move there BUT your video opened a new prospect... all the best guys on house hunting cant wait to see your next view
Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center.
Wow, that's awesome you guys chose Iloilo to live in. I'm from Janiuay in Iloilo. Live in the US now. It is nicer to live in the quieter areas close to the cities and not in the actual city. Much more peaceful. You guys make me want to consider moving back there one day 🥲
We Ilonggos are proud of our mayor, especially to what they have done to the Iloilo river, I hope soon there will be some additional tourist attractions in the river, I suggest a river boat cruise for tourist and commuter passengers from Mulle Loney to Molo vice versa.. Boats i may suggest to be beautifully lighted so it will be a beautiful sight to everyone walking along the Esplanade, additional income for the city also..
I was recently in Con Tho, Vietnam. They have a couple of Mississippi style paddlewheel river boats that are lite up cruising on the river in front of the entertainment district of the city. Also lots of lights along the malicon and lite up buildings.
I wish the city has an iconic bridge though, like a suspension bridge (think Golden Gate, etc), tied arch bridge, cantilever bridge etc. Most of the bridges there are just of the generic kind, with some colourful paints and all.
@@zenvirgil I hope they will build a small bridge for pedestrian and joggers that will connect Esplanade 1 & 2 along side the existing bridge in the diversion road and add some iconic design to it.. I hope the Iloilo city architects and urban planners can read our comments.
wow you meet and interview our mayor J. 👍👏👏❤️ thank u for loving and hope for leave her two lovers.. hoping mayor J. all he says and plan for Iloilo will accomplish 👍💪🙏😄😄
BRAVO! A MOST Excellent Vlog, of A MOST Excellent PI Leader! You must have been Super Excited to get this interview! (Suggestion; introduce your interviewee to your audience by addressing him by His Name, before title, accomplishments. Also mention his name in Vlog Title). Def now a Subscriber, looking forward to more Really Good Stuff!!!
Glad you decided to live in my hometown Iloilo City!!! ❤️ its all because of Mayor Jerry Trenas doing such a great job for the city and illongos were so lucky having a wonderful man who care about the city and its citizens.
Iloilo is the best place to reside. Food is cheap, and fresh. The progress of the place was not the responsibility of One person but the cooperation of everyone. In fact it was started by a previous leader and was continued by the present leader . Congratulations to All👏👏 But my comment…you haven’t explored the slums. There is more to see. 😅 Manila and Cebu is for a 2-3 day stay for shopping and short vacation .
How is the weather year round? Is there a medical school in the city? Cost of living compared with other PH cities) What a cool experience getting to chat with the Mayor.
We have only 2 seasons, wet and dry. 2 private medical schools and 1 government funded. 2 government hospitals plus one on the way, 4 private in the city and 2 just in the outskirts of the city. The city is full of doctors and lawyers.
We have dry season and wet season (it literally rains every night these days 😆). Western Visayas State University (Iloilo City) is one of the best medical schools in the Philippines with 100% physician licensure exam passing rate every year. The cost of living is less compared to other major cities in the Philippines. The next towns to Iloilo City are mostly farmlands and fishing villages, so the prices of goods are not that high.
There are 8 universities, 5 of which have celebrated 100 years of existence. There are 3 medical schools each with its own hospital facilities. These three are consistently producing high-scoring board exam passers and topnotchers. There are plenty of both high-end and tuition-fee-affordable colleges and schools. Ateneo de Iloilo , Assumption, San Agustin, Westbridge (branch of Southridge in Alabang). They're all here.
Amazing to have leaders whose thoughts and hearts are for the people. The place they have speaks of their leadership. These leaders need not speak or broadcast what they have done. Their accomplishments mirrors how good and capable they are.
Nice move guys, getting to meet the Mayor, first class move.. The thing I enjoyed about the island of iloilo was you could drive or get a bus from iloilo to Boracay, plus as you say Guimeras and so many more islands we can't wait to visit..but do go on a road trip from one side to the other, rent a car and see iloilo, Oton is a nice area , Santa Barbara, and Jaro. But the further inland you go then of course it will be less expensive. Pototan is another nice area..we are 45 mins from iloilo centre, but still close enough to pop into the city.. Happy house hunting guys, Regards Tim and Jn from UK 🇬🇧
Wow your very lucky to be able to talk to Mayor Jerry Trenas despite on his busy schedule, Godbless friend Im excited to found your new home in the City of Love, keep vlogging❤
A very good most honest mayor iloilo have, long live mayor treňas, mabuhay po kayo.
My dad was born and raised in Iloilo. He left over 50 years ago for Toronto, Canada and sadly he hasn't been back since. He enjoys watching videos on Iloilo City and he is amazed on how much it has changed. I'll be visiting for the first time in March 2023. 😀
Question. Is Iloilo the Philippine's college town? Like Boston in the US.
Oh my 50 yrs ago! I’m 24 and I grew up there until I was 11! There were so much developments in the last decade . The last time I went was in 2017 and so many of the buildings didn’t even exist back then. Crazy how my memory of Iloilo in my childhood is so so different. It’s mind blowing! I remember the empty old airport as a kid and now it’s the festive walk. They did really well with the development. I’m so proud.
Makikita mo sa isang mayor body language, how humble a person is, how the mayors puts his hand on front of him and talk in front of the camera. I never meet him but i can say he is a pretty great mayos. Salute
He is not only our Mayor but the father of the city… he oversees the entire human development inclusively. Thank you for having him in your channel. We are so proud of him and our city of birth😊😊😊. Go Iloilo!!
We need more politicians like him.
It was former Senator Drilon and Former City Mayor Jed Mabilog who transformed Iloilo City 😊😊😊
Jed Mabilog, the former mayor, also has to be given credit. Not only Mayor Trenas. But kudos to Mayor Trenas for making Iloilo a better place to live!
also Senator Franklin Drilon.
The Mayor is a humble man, has vision, that's why Iloilo is so progressive.
Congrats on interviewing the mayor. Keep featuring Iloilo City. It must just convince me to live there. Btw, can you also interview employees of outsourcing companies, to find out how people make a living there. It'd be good to know the job market there. Thanks
Great idea
ILOILO CITY is now the "IT" place of the BPO/IT/Call Center industry. Several months ago, the respected property consultants/developers in Metro Manila, Colliers and Leechiu Property Consultants /developers issued separate press releases stating that call center/office spaces in Iloilo are selling like hotcake because almost all of the bpo/IT/Call Center companies in Metro Manila now prefer to set up shop in Iloilo than in other cities. Iloilo City has livable amenities that make it attractive to young people, young families, professionals, retirees, and expatriates who are used to the conveniences of western living. Iloilo has all these. There are well-stocked airconditioned supermarkets and grocery stores in every major neighborhood. Another advantage Iloilo has are its plentiful well-maintained parks, Spanish plazas, squares with monuments, public flower gardens, extensive riverside Esplanades with gardens and walking paths and trees, hiking paths, biking lanes, wide and landscaped avenues and sidewalks. All these are enticing qualities in Iloilo City and suburbs that are desired by Filipinos. It's nice to be living in Iloilo.
@@armandosune3839 I feel like it's a cross between San Francisco and San Diego, as it's a coastal city with hiking paths, biking lanes, etc. Visited in both. Also lived in San Jose, CA. Any listings of the BPOs there? Any good population breakdown -- pop growth of young vs old, type of jobs. I know I should just Google it but you may have more info.
maycusa I am not familiar with .most of them, but I can tell you that one of the latest BPO companies is TELUS, from Canada. ILOILO is their first branch outside Metro Manila. After only several months of having opened their first branch in ILOILO, they are opening a new site at the Robinson's Cybergate in Pavia, Metro Iloilo. Telus is just one of those that have opened their second sites in Iloilo. Almost all of the bpo/IT/call centers in Metro Manila signified rhat they want to open in ILOILO instead of the other cities because Iloilo had plenty of graduates and skilled professionals, and most important reasons for them is that Iloilo is very livable, very beautiful, had plenty of amenities that are similar to western countries where convenience of living is the key . There are well-stocked airconditioned supermarkets and grocery stores in all the major neighborhoods. There are plenty of parks, Spanish plazas, open public squares with monuments to patriots, public flower gardens, and very long and beautiful riverside Esplanades that are well-maintained, with strolling, jogging and biking paths , trees, flowerbeds, gardens and winding pathways very delightful for strolling and nature tripping. There are many museums and art galleries. Free award-winning films all week at Cinematheque theater on B&C Square bldg, Iznart corner Solis Streets. There are at present 50,000 call center/BPO/IT Center employees in Iloilo.
Filipinos are proud to have a leader who works for the people, very few politicians are like this incredible man. His dedication to his duty is well admired not only by his countrymen but also foreigners who notice the big difference from other places. I hope other politicians will follow his footsteps. Kudos to Mayor Trenas! ☘️👌👍
Wow, new ambassadors of Iloilo City/Iloilo Province /Western Visayas. Im here in metro manila now for more than 3 years and when I share Iloilo to my co-workers, they are not that interested because Iloilo is not that known. Thank you for promoting my city.
Happy to! It shows itself very well
He is the Man of the People! Wow!!!. A good servant of the people of Iloilo. So happy to hear. I hope the Pres of the Philippines will do the same and More for the whole country. Thanks for sharing.
Iloilo is very lucky to have a wonderful mayor. All the plazas are being renovated and the markets will be next. It is really a city with a heritage, where the past is always present.
I am from Cebu and I wish Cebu has a mayor like him!! I love Iloilo!! Y’all sooo lucky to have someone who’s not corrupt and who really cares abt his hometown!! Kodus to your mayor!!
Hats ocff to Mayor Trenas a hardworking honest n dedicated mayor formany years
Wow. Iloilo is now very modern. I am from cebu and i was also surprise how iloilo city is progressing fast. Very good job Mr Mayor.
Folks: I have to hand it to you. I am in Liloan Cebu now, which is just awfully administrated. My contract for the apartment is up in about 2 weeks, and I was packing for Leyte. After seeing your videos, I will now be joining you as a denizen for Iloilo. Thanks for all the valuable and inside information. Take care, and I hope we can meet sometime soon.
See you soon we guess :)
Goodluck, just dont drink their water and buy their produce, seafoods, its contaminated with ecoli coliform iloilo doesn't have a proper septic disposal waste system they use the river as their septic waste disposal system, they just had a cholera outbreak last month and just stick in the city iloilo have an insurgency problem.
After watching dozens of hours of what to do in the Philippines, it seemed like all of the youtubers just copied each other, went to the same places, and covered the same topics. You two have really completely broken out of that mold and are creating some amazing and addictive content that is light years ahead of everyone else. Keep it up! You'll hit 100K subscribers soon! I'm super interested in Iloilo City now. Maybe we can visit when we return to the Philippines in June 2023.
Thank you so much, the funny part is as we were slowly growing we had so many messages that we need to be like everyone else to get the views and we decided to just continue being ourselves and I think in the end it will pay off. Plus it's a lot of work pretending to be someone else!
You guys made an amazing transition from beach youtubers to explore and meet the people youtubers. You are actually meeting adults and decision makers of the country rather than shooting videos of playing with kids on the street. I don't see other youtubers doing this. Cheers!
We have many interests :) Lifestyle Vlog maybe instead? We are very interested in the workings of things, the culture and what the future looks like. Especially since we are planning to stay forever 🙂
@@BiancaBeyond yo dude! msg me man.. your in iloilo city?
@@ninjichris7708 not anymore we just came to look at homes, no touring around and site seeing this time
@@BiancaBeyond well msg me my guy if you come around sometime noh?!
This is a great follow up video to your move video! Thank you for the update and all of the information you provided on Iloilo City!
I'm gobsmacked that you were actually able to get an interview with the Mayor of Iloilo City! It was fantastic to hear his comments about his city!! I had looked at Iloilo City in comparison to BGC City and Makati, and I note that his area is newer and hence he is forward thinking about the infrastructure. It's a very important part of the character of a City, which can often look like spaghetti wiring as new electrical connections need to be made. "The most livable urbanized city" is a spot-on description of the City.
Awesome Video!!
I'm a fan now of Mayor Jerry Trenas, thanks for covering him on your channel! Iloilo City FTW!
You guys chose the perfect city to settle in. Underrated, clean, friendly, safe, pedestrian friendly, and many more. When the full swing restoration of all the public plazas and markets in each of the districts of the city will be done, the city will be more beautiful than ever.
December is a perfect time to fully settle in too. Christmas festivities will be awesome in the city, and for next month of January (Dinagyang Festival), it will be like you have never left the Boracay night life.
They should try the kuragsoy adobo.
So very humble mayor Jerry P. Trenas, who has a heart for all illonggo. Napapalakpak nalang ako habang nanonood dito sa dammam Saudi Arabia, nakakaparoud maging illonggo.
Wow, absolutely amazing to be able to talk to the city mayor. You guys are really making a name for yourselves. Keep up the great videos.
Months ago back when you had just arrived and were first looking for a place to settle in, I remember suggesting in a comment that you should check out Iloilo-Guimaras and was hoping you'd go visit and get to appreciate what the area has to offer. But I never really expected it to all come together and happen for you like this! It's like a dream coming true.
pls 🙏visit Guimaras island..
So great you got to meet the Mayor and he certainly seems like a dedicated individual. He clearly cares for his city & people so definitely a big plus. ♡
Mayor Trenas is proLeni that's why volunteerism is also important to him.
I am from Cebu City and a true- blooded Cebuano but hands down to Iloilo which is way better in all aspects than my home City primarily because of good governance of the LGU and the vision unmatched by any other. Perfect choice as your home base. Kudos to the tireless, indefatigable Mayor and his equally dedicated, committed, smart and talented men and women under his led! Congratulations and goodluck!
One warning though, produce here, unless you go to the terminal market, are way expensive than what it costs there in Cebu, Bacolod and most especially compared to Mindanao. That's the downside here.
I'm glad you met Mayor Trenas. I've heard about him and I now know why Iloilo has become the most livable city in the Philippines 🇵🇭
Madamu gid nga salamat mayor. Proud of you. 👍🏼
More than the current Mayor it was the work of many other politicians like the previous mayors as the changes started since early 2000’s, senators Franklin Drilon and Miriam Santiago also have a big part as for the project allocation 😊 your view is appreciated but please be mindful of all the past politicians who came before the good mayor as they were the first who initiated and implemented to make Iloilo as we see it now ❤
Can't wait to see the home you all find it's so amazing that the mayor made time for you and seems like such a welcoming man. The faces of the people just seem so Serene and at peace something you don't find in most Urban cities. Thank you for taking us along once again enjoy your hunt for your home can't wait to see where you buy when it's time for that
A very smart but also a very humble politician, if he run for President in the next election i will vote for him, because i am sure he can make the Philippines a Singapore alike
A big big true
Actually iloilo is the most organised city in ph. You cannot see provencial bust inside city . Sometimes no traffic at all and people very friendly crime rate is low also
Hi I was from Iloilo city, living overseas. Thanks for showing and sharing the beautiful city of Iloilo.
The city I grew up in my old mayor reminds me of him. Real visionaries. My mayor tried to get to congress but you know how it is when career incumbents are challenged... my mayor didn't get to congress. But I wish IlioIlio city gets to be where this humble yet change driven man sees where this CAN be. Good luck Mr Mayor.
Thanks for promoting our city, the City of Love ❤❤❤. God bless!
Iloilo is one of my favorite cities in Ph. Clean, oraganized and the food is sooo good!
IloIlo City is so fortunate to have this Mayor! Other mayors should talk with him and share Best Practices 😊
This is such a great opportunity for both you & the Mayor to share those information about Iloilo 🤗 I’m sure they are very happy to have you in Iloilo 🤗♥️ He also said to you guys “Madamo nga Salamat” which means Thank you very much 🤭✨
He is a great Mayor. Not corrupt, hardworking, and really takes care of the Ilonggos...
I am panayan and I was amazed by Iloilo, there is no squatting, smoking not allowed, clean city and most beautiful province in the entire Philippines....
I hope we have the same mayor in nabas who can make my place beautiful like Iloilo, determination and dedication is the key of the official to have a beautiful place like Iloilo..
I wonder how Iloilo get all those projects and funding? While in my place near Boracay has no changes at all, no infrastructures, no widening, things all slows while Iloilo and Cebu is fast improving provinces.
I’ve lived in Iloilo for my whole life, 25 years to be exact and I never wanted to leave not even once. It’s so relaxing here than in Manila or Cebu those places are so chaotic (in a good way) And I never met Mayor Treñas up close like you did 🤣 hope you enjoy Iloilo! See you around!
What an honor it was to speak with the mayor! Since you'll be residing in Iloilo, I advise you to visit Garin Farm or Miag-ao Church. Whether you're a tourist or a local, these places are a must-see.
Good Job Mayor Great Vlog showcasing Iloilo.’s achievements. Cool
I love all your videos, very informative and enjoyable, as well as educational. It's amazing to see the Philippines the way you present it and narrate it. Kudos to both of you. From Mississauga Canada . Enjoy eh.
Iloilo is an example of what good governance and enlightened citizenry can do to a place. I hope other cities would take notice and learn from Iloilo's example. The challenge for the city is how to create a sustainable, vibrant city for the future - a sustainable mass transit system is long overdue!
Hey guys Vivian and I just joined your channel, Vivian is originally from Iloilo, we are currently living in Calgary and we are looking at also moving to this area as well sometime in the near future, we were very impressed with this latest video, in the meantime good luck with your new home search and keep us up to date, Cheers !
Thank you! Maybe see you one day
@@BiancaBeyond I'm sure we will at some point yes, that would be nice Vivian has family and many friends in Iloilo, we would be looking at say 6 months here in Canada and 6 months in the Philippines, because we will have to manage our business being in both locations
The Honorable Mayor Jerry Trenas is a classic example of what great and effective politicians should be. He has helped develop and modernise Iloilo so much it looks better than the suburb where I have been living for almost 30 years now in Sydney Northern Beaches, Australia. I'm sure you will enjoy living there.
OMG! If he has a squeaky clean reputation, he should be considered for a National position. Accomplishments speak louder than words. Not a whole lot of politicians particularly in the Philippines can show such a record.
More power to the Mayor of Iloilo City and hope and pray that the Filipinos have more mayors like him.
Perhaps, they should have an annual contest for Best Mayor based on Accomplishments rather than votes that everyone knows “could be bought”.
Sometimes it's easier to get things done at the local level, problems get more complex higher you go and many more people you need to win over to get any changes. Just a guess
@@BiancaBeyond agree. You may want to check the previous pres Duterte. He brought drastic change to the country. I love Duterte, he made Iloilo city safer to be honest
I love cebu but Iloilo has a big roads compare to cebu and not so crowded and amazing esplanade as well. Not like in cebu city you can't put esplanade in the riverside of cebu city because to much slum.
How lucky that u got an interview with the best mayor congrats
Good urban planning. One of the best Architecture school, San Agustin is in Iloilo.
The sad part here when you said Visayas the first comes to mind is Cebu, but I believed Ilonggos deserve to be recognized especially their cities of Bacolod and Iloilo City.
I'm so kilig that you guys got to interview our mayor. He is so humble and very dedicated. 🥰
Jerry Trenas is absolutely the best mayor the country ever had. No one else delivers to the people the kind of government that responds fully to their needs.
WOW! Congrats for scoring an interview with the Mayor. And you did a good job doing the interview.
Wow, you guys are really going for it. Your channel will blow up and be the one to represent Iloilo City. Keep it up!
You guys are amazing. Thanks for always making me feel at home with your videos-not just videos, but your entire content is very impressive and well organized. I hope you can also consider making a video about the stories of foreign students studying in Iloilo. Stay safe and healthy, guys. GOD BLESS. From South Korea with Love, "Rhandz"
Iloilo has wider roads than Cebu. Well planned city and cleaner. You made a good choice settling there. Cebu is my birthplace and Im so disappointed on how it turned from a very livable city to a very crowded disorganized one. Bad politicians ruined the city
Hi SAMUEL, I'm from Iloilo City. I hope Cebu shall learn from the mistakes of Manila. If Iloilo has done it, there's no reason Cebu can't. Afterall, you've earned Iloilo's former glory as the Queen City of the South.
Agreed, a bunch of incompetent and corrupt LGU politicians all around. Allowing squatters to live all over the place thus causing Brgy roads smaller & narrower. No urban planning, just taking brides from anybody without any kind of enforcements. Cars parking everywhere, tricycles, pedal bikes on the road, it's like an organized chaos out there.
@@jeconmorante7747 It's already too late, mistakes are done. They're having a hard-time evicting squatters out. So they resorted to fire accident blaming the narrow roadways, because their fire trucks won't fit passing through it.
@@elmerfrejoles98 yes. one thing that our city gov't here in Iloilo has prioritized in our massive good urban planning campaign for years is relocation and housing of informal settlers.
Mahirap na ba ma correct?
Best choice Mike & Bianca,Godbless
Keep up the good work we are proud of you God Bless Manang Remy and Ning Beboc Lazo
Viva! La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo!
Mayor your the best🥺💗💗💗
Proud Ilonggo here... Iloilo City is a livable city in PH
Thank you for sharing about Iloilo City. Your inspired me to visit there. Hopefully soon.🙏
Thank you so much sir for appreciating my hometown iloilo best content... Enjoy your stay here at city of love...
Looks like a very humble leader. I am glad that you showcased the person who has done so much for his city.
Good Day! past few months you were just visiting and going around the city, Wow good to hear that you two chosen Iloilo City, you are going to have a good stay here, and meet good people. hope to meet you soon. Madamo Gid Nga Salamat for promoting our city. Enjoy the rest of all your stay God Bless!
Welcome to be our new kababayan now you guys are considered to be illonggos enjoy the happy life and more power.
truly rare to find a politician who helsp the people and not corrupt...when you look in Angles City alot of corruption ...1 reason I'm reluctant to move there
BUT your video opened a new prospect... all the best guys on house hunting cant wait to see your next view
Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center.
Welcome to Iloilo, hope you find a home you love here soon
Wow, that's awesome you guys chose Iloilo to live in. I'm from Janiuay in Iloilo. Live in the US now. It is nicer to live in the quieter areas close to the cities and not in the actual city. Much more peaceful. You guys make me want to consider moving back there one day 🥲
Thank you for sharing to the world about our city…see you around.
I have been thinking of moving there
Hi sir new subscriber this is the first time i see a foreigner vlogger that stay here in iloilo, I'm a student here at iloilo
Thank you so much ,, for showcasing our beloved city!!! God bless you both sir
Mayor Trenas has a good foresight with his city. Feel lucky to be from Iloilo.
Thank you for visiting our beloved Iloilo City. and meeting personally Mayor of the City.Watching from Canada
We Ilonggos are proud of our mayor, especially to what they have done to the Iloilo river, I hope soon there will be some additional tourist attractions in the river, I suggest a river boat cruise for tourist and commuter passengers from Mulle Loney to Molo vice versa.. Boats i may suggest to be beautifully lighted so it will be a beautiful sight to everyone walking along the Esplanade, additional income for the city also..
I was recently in Con Tho, Vietnam. They have a couple of Mississippi style paddlewheel river boats that are lite up cruising on the river in front of the entertainment district of the city. Also lots of lights along the malicon and lite up buildings.
I wish the city has an iconic bridge though, like a suspension bridge (think Golden Gate, etc), tied arch bridge, cantilever bridge etc. Most of the bridges there are just of the generic kind, with some colourful paints and all.
@@zenvirgil I hope they will build a small bridge for pedestrian and joggers that will connect Esplanade 1 & 2 along side the existing bridge in the diversion road and add some iconic design to it.. I hope the Iloilo city architects and urban planners can read our comments.
I hope floating restaurant someday and yacht
wow you meet and interview our mayor J. 👍👏👏❤️ thank u for loving and hope for leave her two lovers.. hoping mayor J. all he says and plan for Iloilo will accomplish 👍💪🙏😄😄
Awesome video 👌 you've reached to the top best mayor in town, congratulations my dear. May God's blessings be with you two 🙏
BRAVO! A MOST Excellent Vlog, of A MOST Excellent PI Leader!
You must have been Super Excited to get this interview!
(Suggestion; introduce your interviewee to your audience by addressing him by His Name, before title, accomplishments. Also mention his name in Vlog Title).
Def now a Subscriber, looking forward to more Really Good Stuff!!!
Idol ko na si Mayor Jerry! He's very generous kag may ara gid nga pag-ulikid. ^^ God bless you, Mayor!
Wooow...so lucky you actually interviewed the mayor....more iloilo vlogs plzzzzzz
Glad you decided to live in my hometown Iloilo City!!! ❤️ its all because of Mayor Jerry Trenas doing such a great job for the city and illongos were so lucky having a wonderful man who care about the city and its citizens.
Iloilo is the best place to reside.
Food is cheap, and fresh.
The progress of the place was not the responsibility of One
person but the cooperation of everyone. In fact it was started by a previous leader and was continued by the present leader .
Congratulations to All👏👏
But my comment…you haven’t explored the slums. There is more to see.
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Manila and Cebu is for a 2-3 day stay for shopping and short vacation .
Very nice video and I definitely when I return back to the Philippines later this year I will go visit that area cuz it looks very very nice
Have heard a lot of good things
from from ilo-ilo and now 1st time to see the good Mayor,thanks Mayor for doing ilo-ilo great city.❤️❤️❤️
Iloilo City is AMAZING!
I’m glad you got to talk with the mayor. Can’t wait to see your house hunting videos! 😊
I WANNA MOVE TO ILOILO NOW❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🍻
How is the weather year round? Is there a medical school in the city? Cost of living compared with other PH cities) What a cool experience getting to chat with the Mayor.
We have only 2 seasons, wet and dry. 2 private medical schools and 1 government funded. 2 government hospitals plus one on the way, 4 private in the city and 2 just in the outskirts of the city. The city is full of doctors and lawyers.
We have dry season and wet season (it literally rains every night these days 😆). Western Visayas State University (Iloilo City) is one of the best medical schools in the Philippines with 100% physician licensure exam passing rate every year. The cost of living is less compared to other major cities in the Philippines. The next towns to Iloilo City are mostly farmlands and fishing villages, so the prices of goods are not that high.
There are 8 universities, 5 of which have celebrated 100 years of existence. There are 3 medical schools each with its own hospital facilities. These three are consistently producing high-scoring board exam passers and topnotchers. There are plenty of both high-end and tuition-fee-affordable colleges and schools. Ateneo de Iloilo , Assumption, San Agustin, Westbridge (branch of Southridge in Alabang). They're all here.
ILOILO CITY has the LOWEST ELECTRICAL POWER RATES among all the big cities in the Philippines.
Welcome back to the City of Love guys!
Amazing to have leaders whose thoughts and hearts are for the people. The place they have speaks of their leadership. These leaders need not speak or broadcast what they have done. Their accomplishments mirrors how good and capable they are.
You meeting the Mayor wow, kudos to you guys, showing the city is awesome, stay safe, and hope you will find your dream place soon.
Very good mayor you've done the good work
Welcome to Iloilo beautiful couple from Canada..! You made the right decision..
Iloilo City that is a great choice! ... a lot of future over there!
Nice move guys, getting to meet the Mayor, first class move..
The thing I enjoyed about the island of iloilo was you could drive or get a bus from iloilo to Boracay, plus as you say Guimeras and so many more islands we can't wait to visit..but do go on a road trip from one side to the other, rent a car and see iloilo, Oton is a nice area , Santa Barbara, and Jaro. But the further inland you go then of course it will be less expensive. Pototan is another nice area..we are 45 mins from iloilo centre, but still close enough to pop into the city..
Happy house hunting guys,
Regards Tim and Jn from UK 🇬🇧
Wow your very lucky to be able to talk to Mayor Jerry Trenas despite on his busy schedule, Godbless friend Im excited to found your new home in the City of Love, keep vlogging❤