Last February 14, more popularly known as Valentine’s Day, I posted on my Facebook page that Iloilo City should be made the official city of this love-filled occasion because it is after all known as the City of Love. Some found it exciting and others found it too much for an already activity-filled February - Jaro Fiesta, Chinese New Year, and Paraw Regatta. Well, whether or not it eventually earns its moniker as the official city for Valentine’s Day, it’s now finding its way into another category as one of the seven wonder cities. I am an Ilonggo through and through so this is my wee bit in making this a reality.

New 7 Wonders - Cities

“Iloilo ang banwa ko, ginahingadlan

Matam-is nga pulong ang akon nga ginmat-an

Dili ko ikaw bulagan

Banwa kong nalulutan

Ikaw ang gintunaan sang kalipayan!”