Iloilo city is known as the City of love in the Philippines. It is located at the western part of Panay Island and composed of 1,721 barangays in its 43 towns. Iloilo is unique of its own cultural heritage, Colonial Mansions and old Churches are dotted in and around the city. It is also the centre of commerce in Panay Islands due to the rise of the Sugar Industry which is exported to neighbouring Cities and Countries. Iloilo City has its own International Airport located at Mandurria, Iloilo and a Seaport t that serves as the exit point of sugar products and millions of kilograms of fish to other provinces and Countries.

Municipality of Janiuay, Iloilo

JANIUAY'S BEST

Janiuay prides itself of two heritage infrastructures dating back from 1760. The Janiuay Catholic Church was built of sandstone, lime stone and layered bricks and was completed in February 1770. Its belfry used to carry three magnificent bells, the largest weighing close to a ton. World War II damaged the belfry and the bells were lowered to ground after the war. The largest bell crashed down during the relocation and suffered a crack 18 inches in length from its lip upwards. When sounded it gives a distinct baritone rattling sound that can be heard for miles. It is now mounted in the new church’s belfry built in the late 60s.

             

Another heritage infrastructure is the Janiuay Cemetery. It was built much later in 1870 and is also walled with ancient sandstone and bricks brought from distant locale some 30 km away in what is now known as the town of Dingle. Spanish Fr. Llorente spearheaded the construction of this cemetery in the Gothic design of his time. The Janiuay town cemetery is located a kilometer east of Janiuay Catholic Church.

Resort's

Damires Hills Tierra Verde Janiuay Iloilo




Here are their Amenities:


Infinity Pool
Overnight Cottages
Restaurant/Bar
Picnic Huts
Waling-Waling Hall (Function Hall)
Zipline Adventure
Fruit Picking
Biking Trail
Trekking

Damires Hills Entrance Fee is Php 50 for Adult and Php 40 for Kids and Senior Citizens. If you go swimming at the Pool, there is a Fee of Php 55. But for guests who will stay overnight, entrance fee and swimming is free.

For leisure time, Zip- air Adventure Sitting set-up is Php300, and Superman set-up is Php400.

If you opt for a short stay, there are two options you can rent a Bamboo Lane/Poolside Cottages. The fee for these cottages is consumable and bringing of outside foods are not allowed in these cottages. But you can order for food and consume the amount you paid.

Here are the rates of Bamboo Lane/Poolside Cottages (Consumables):
Gardenia – Php 10,000 / Php 1,500 per table
Kalachuchi – Php 8,000 / Php 1,500 per table
Sampaguita – Php 2,000
Dama de Noche – Php 2,000
Kogon Huts – Php 1,500

If you will be bringing outside foods, you can rent the Picnic Hill Cottages for Php 1,000 with free corkage.

Here are the room rates for overnight cottages:
Balay Mangga (8 pax) – Php 3,500
Balay Durian (8 pax) – Php 3,500
Balay Badiang (8 pax) – Php 3,500
Balay Bugnay (8 pax) – Php 3,500
Balay Langka (8 pax) – Php 3,500
Balay Chiko (8 pax) – Php 3,500
Upper House (6 pax) – Php 3,000
Lower House (6 pax) – Php 3,000

In excess of 8 or 6 members, they charged Php 300/pax with free entrance and swimming.

Swimming pool is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Mondays to Thursdays except for those with bookings; and 7:00 am to 9:00 pm on Fridays to Sundays.

Check in time is 1:00 pm and check out time is 12:00 nn.

Enjoy the walk with nature at Damires Hills, Janiuay. How to get there?

Janiuay is 30 minutes ride from Iloilo City, you can take a jeepney at Ungka Terminal with a fare of Php 28. From the town of Janiuay, you can take a tricycle going to Brgy. Damires it will only take 10 minutes to go there.

For inquiries and reservation you can contact the following numbers:

09096991390 / 09176325901

(033) 396-8144 / (033) 531-6519

Email: damireshills_philippines@yahoo.com.ph

Facebook: Damires Hills Tierra Verde

Krystalville Inland Resort




A resort called 'Krystalville', which is simply 10-15 minutes away from the town itself. you can ride by a tricycle and pay as low as P10.00 only. Krystalville Inland Resort is fully furnished bean-shaped pool, some well built thatched sheds where visitors could gather up and have their meals, and a social gathering area where friends can enjoy a good karaoke experience, tourists will simply have fun making good memories that they'll surely never forget.

Entrance Fee (Day swimming): 50 pesos
Cottage: 100 pesos
Overnight swimming: 80.00 pesos

Ilonggo's food delicacies

 

Lapaz Batchoy

Batchoy is a noodle soup made with pork organs, crushed pork cracklings, chicken stock, beef loin and round noodles. Its origins can be traced to the district of La Paz, Iloilo City in the Philippines, hence it is oftentimes referred to as La Paz Batchoy.

Pancit Molo

Pancit Molo is named after the old Chinese district of the city, which is Molo. This dumpling soup with pork or chicken filling wrapped in wonton wrapper is always present at many culinary occasions.

Chicken Inasal

Chicken Inasal - is a grilled chicken dish and one of the well known Ilonggo dishes. This is done by marinating chicken pieces in a unique blend of spices and grilling them until done.

Vegetables soup of Ilonggo 

Vegetable soup-is a healthy dish and very rich in fiber which is very important in our digestion. Laswa is best served immediately while the vegetables are still firm. It is a great side dish for anything fried especially with fried fish or shrimp

Dessert's

Maja Blanca

Maja Blanca is a Filipino dessert made from coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. Often called Coconut Pudding, this luscious dessert is easy to make and the ingredients are very common.Unknown to many, the original Maja Blanca Recipe does not include corn and milk. In this recipe, I added whole sweet kernel corn and condensed milk for added taste and a more creamy texture

Buttered Pandeciosa

Buttered pandeciosa, long toasted bread with margarine. Another perfect partner for their coffee is a slice or two of the Ube Brazos de Mercedes sold at La Paz Bakeshop located just outside the market.