People from Iloilo
Alexis Belonio
Alexis T. Belonio (born January 1, 1960) is a professor, engineer, scientist, innovator, and inventor from the Philippines.
Alexis T. Belonio (born January 1, 1960) is a professor, engineer, scientist, innovator, and inventor from the Philippines.
Angel Lagdameo
The Most Reverend Angel N. Lagdameo, D.D. (Born August 2, 1940) is the current president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and the Archbishop of Jaro in Iloilo.
The Most Reverend Angel N. Lagdameo, D.D. (Born August 2, 1940) is the current president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and the Archbishop of Jaro in Iloilo.
Aniceto Lacson
Aniceto Lacson y Ledesma was the former President of the Cantonal Republic of Negros, revolutionary general, sugar baron and businessman in the Philippines.
Aniceto Lacson y Ledesma was the former President of the Cantonal Republic of Negros, revolutionary general, sugar baron and businessman in the Philippines.
Annelyn Alba
Annelyn Alba (born November 5, 1986) is a badminton player and badminton trainer from Iloilo, Philippines.
Annelyn Alba (born November 5, 1986) is a badminton player and badminton trainer from Iloilo, Philippines.
Antonio Ledesma Jayme
Antonio Ledesma Jayme (July 24, 1854 - October 9, 1937) was a Filipino lawyer, revolutionary, provincial governor and assemblyman.
Antonio Ledesma Jayme (July 24, 1854 - October 9, 1937) was a Filipino lawyer, revolutionary, provincial governor and assemblyman.
Arthur Defensor, Sr.
Arthur Defensor, Sr. (born December 25, 1941) is a Filipino politician that is currently serving as Governor of Iloilo after being elected in 2010.
Arthur Defensor, Sr. (born December 25, 1941) is a Filipino politician that is currently serving as Governor of Iloilo after being elected in 2010.
Billy Balbastro
Filemon R. Balbastro, Jr. (November 13, 1940 – February 2, 2008), better known as Billy Balbastro, was a Filipino lawyer and entertainment columnist.
Filemon R. Balbastro, Jr. (November 13, 1940 – February 2, 2008), better known as Billy Balbastro, was a Filipino lawyer and entertainment columnist.
Charlie Davao
Charlie Davao was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television.
Charlie Davao was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television.
Denver Cuello
Denver Cuello is a Filipino professional boxer and current WBC International minimumweight champion.
Denver Cuello is a Filipino professional boxer and current WBC International minimumweight champion.
Edu Manzano
Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano is a Filipino actor, television personality, and politician.
Eduardo "Edu" Barrios Manzano is a Filipino actor, television personality, and politician.
Eduardo Hontiveros
Fr. Eduardo Pardo Hontiveros, S.J., also known as "Fr. Honti", was a Filipino Jesuit composer and musician, best-known as an innovative creator of Philippine liturgical music.
Fr. Eduardo Pardo Hontiveros, S.J., also known as "Fr. Honti", was a Filipino Jesuit composer and musician, best-known as an innovative creator of Philippine liturgical music.
Emelio Caligdong
Emelio Asada Caligdong, nicknamed "Chieffy", is a Filipino footballer who plays as a left winger for Philippine Air Force F.C. and the vice-captain of the Philippines national team.
Emelio Asada Caligdong, nicknamed "Chieffy", is a Filipino footballer who plays as a left winger for Philippine Air Force F.C. and the vice-captain of the Philippines national team.
Eugenio Lopez III
Eugenio Lopez III, commonly known as Gabby, is the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ABS-CBN, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines, with investments primarily in...
Eugenio Lopez III, commonly known as Gabby, is the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ABS-CBN, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines, with investments primarily in...
Eugenio Lopez, Sr.
Don Eugenio Lopez, Sr. was founder of the Manila Chronicle and Chronicle Broadcasting Network.
Don Eugenio Lopez, Sr. was founder of the Manila Chronicle and Chronicle Broadcasting Network.
Ferjenel Biron
Ferjenel G. Biron (born December 24, 1964) is a Filipino politician and physician.
Ferjenel G. Biron (born December 24, 1964) is a Filipino politician and physician.
Fernando Capalla
Fernando Robles Capalla is a Roman Catholic archbishop of the Archdiocese of Davao.
Fernando Robles Capalla is a Roman Catholic archbishop of the Archdiocese of Davao.
Florenz Regalado
Florenz D. Regalado (born October 13, 1928, Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines ) was the 14th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from July 29, 1988 to October 13, 1998.
Florenz D. Regalado (born October 13, 1928, Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines ) was the 14th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from July 29, 1988 to October 13, 1998.
Franklin Drilon
Franklin Magtunao Drilon (born November 28, 1945) is a Filipino politician who served as President of the Senate of the Philippines in 2000 and from 2001 to 2006.
Franklin Magtunao Drilon (born November 28, 1945) is a Filipino politician who served as President of the Senate of the Philippines in 2000 and from 2001 to 2006.
Gabb Drilon
Gab is a American-Filipino actor.
Gab is a American-Filipino actor.
Gabriel Reyes
Archbishop Gabriel Martelino Reyes was the Archbishop of Cebu from 1934 to 1949 and the Archbishop of Manila from 1949 to 1952.
Archbishop Gabriel Martelino Reyes was the Archbishop of Cebu from 1934 to 1949 and the Archbishop of Manila from 1949 to 1952.
Graciano López Jaena
Graciano López Jaena was a Filipino journalist, orator, and revolutionary from Iloilo, well known for his written work, La Solidaridad.
Graciano López Jaena was a Filipino journalist, orator, and revolutionary from Iloilo, well known for his written work, La Solidaridad.
Gregorio Perfecto
Gregorio Perfecto (November 28, 1891 – August 17, 1949) was a Filipino journalist, politician and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 194...
Gregorio Perfecto (November 28, 1891 – August 17, 1949) was a Filipino journalist, politician and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 194...
Gregorio S. Araneta
Gregorio S. Araneta (April 19, 1869 – May 9, 1930), also known as Don Gregorio Araneta y Soriano, was a Filipino lawyer, businessman, nationalist and patriot, who served his country and pe...
Gregorio S. Araneta (April 19, 1869 – May 9, 1930), also known as Don Gregorio Araneta y Soriano, was a Filipino lawyer, businessman, nationalist and patriot, who served his country and pe...
Guillermo Gómez Rivera
Guillermo Gómez Rivera (born September 12, 1936) is a Filipino writer, journalist, poet, playwright, historian, linguist, dance instructor, and scholar of Spanish and British descent from the Pr...
Guillermo Gómez Rivera (born September 12, 1936) is a Filipino writer, journalist, poet, playwright, historian, linguist, dance instructor, and scholar of Spanish and British descent from the Pr...
Hector Tarrazona
Hector M. Tarrazona was a colonel of the Philippine Air Force, and a founding member of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM).
Hector M. Tarrazona was a colonel of the Philippine Air Force, and a founding member of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM).
Ian Araneta
Ian Bayona Araneta (born 2 March 1982) is a Filipino footballer who plays as a forward for Philippine Air Force F.C. and the Philippines national team.
Ian Bayona Araneta (born 2 March 1982) is a Filipino footballer who plays as a forward for Philippine Air Force F.C. and the Philippines national team.
Ike Lozada
Enrique "Big Ike" Lozada (August 13, 1940-March 8, 1995) was a Filipino comedian, actor and TV host.
Enrique "Big Ike" Lozada (August 13, 1940-March 8, 1995) was a Filipino comedian, actor and TV host.
Irong-Irong
Irong-Irong (or Ilong-Ilong) appears in the Maragtas legend of the coming of ten Bornean datus (Chieftains) to Panay who bartered gold for the plains and valleys of the island from a local...
Irong-Irong (or Ilong-Ilong) appears in the Maragtas legend of the coming of ten Bornean datus (Chieftains) to Panay who bartered gold for the plains and valleys of the island from a local...
Jaime Sin
Jaime Lachica Sin, was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila known for his instrumental role in the People Power Revolution, which toppled the regime of Ferdinand Marcos and installed Corazon Aq...
Jaime Lachica Sin, was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila known for his instrumental role in the People Power Revolution, which toppled the regime of Ferdinand Marcos and installed Corazon Aq...
James Yap
James Carlos Agravante Yap, is a Filipino professional basketball player for the B-Meg Llamados in the Philippine Basketball Association.
James Carlos Agravante Yap, is a Filipino professional basketball player for the B-Meg Llamados in the Philippine Basketball Association.
Janette Garin
Janette L. Garin is a Filipino politician in the Philippines House of Representatives.
Janette L. Garin is a Filipino politician in the Philippines House of Representatives.
Jed Madela
John Edward Tajanlangit (born July 14, 1980), better known by his stage name, Jed Madela, is a Filipino recording artist and TV host.
John Edward Tajanlangit (born July 14, 1980), better known by his stage name, Jed Madela, is a Filipino recording artist and TV host.
John Iremil Teodoro
John Iremil E. Teodoro (born November 14, 1973 in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Philippines) is a Filipino writer, university professor and freelance journalist.
John Iremil E. Teodoro (born November 14, 1973 in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, Philippines) is a Filipino writer, university professor and freelance journalist.
Jose Cabalum, Sr.
Jose Cabalum Sr. (March 20, 1915—August 18, 2006) was a Filipino educator and founder of the Cabalum Western College in Iloilo City.
Jose Cabalum Sr. (March 20, 1915—August 18, 2006) was a Filipino educator and founder of the Cabalum Western College in Iloilo City.
Jose Calugas
Jose Calugas was a member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Bataan.
Jose Calugas was a member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Bataan.
Jose Mari Chan
Jose Mari Chan (born March 11, 1945) is a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and businessman in the sugar industry.
Jose Mari Chan (born March 11, 1945) is a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and businessman in the sugar industry.
Jose S. Palma
The Most Reverend José Serofia Palma, D.D., S.Th.D (born 19 March 1950) is the current Archbishop of Cebu since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 15 October 2010.
The Most Reverend José Serofia Palma, D.D., S.Th.D (born 19 March 1950) is the current Archbishop of Cebu since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 15 October 2010.
Jose Zulueta
Jose Zulueta was a Philippine senator who was elected as Senate President.
Jose Zulueta was a Philippine senator who was elected as Senate President.
Josette Biyo
Dr. Josette T. Biyo (nee Talamera) is a Filipino educator who received the Intel Excellence Award.
Dr. Josette T. Biyo (nee Talamera) is a Filipino educator who received the Intel Excellence Award.
Juan Araneta
Juan Anacleto Araneta (July 13, 1852 – October 3, 1924), was a pioneer sugar farmer and revolutionary leader during the Negros Revolution.
Juan Anacleto Araneta (July 13, 1852 – October 3, 1924), was a pioneer sugar farmer and revolutionary leader during the Negros Revolution.
Judy Syjuco
Judy J. Syuco is a Filipino politician and was the Representative of the 2nd District of Iloilo in the 14th Congress.
Judy J. Syuco is a Filipino politician and was the Representative of the 2nd District of Iloilo in the 14th Congress.
Karlo Maquinto
Karlo P. Maquinto was a super flyweight Filipino boxer who resided in Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines.
Karlo P. Maquinto was a super flyweight Filipino boxer who resided in Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines.
Ken Bono
Karl Kenneth O. Bono, better known as Ken Bono, is a Filipino basketball player, selected sixth overall by the Alaska Aces in the 2007 PBA Draft.
Karl Kenneth O. Bono, better known as Ken Bono, is a Filipino basketball player, selected sixth overall by the Alaska Aces in the 2007 PBA Draft.
Leoncio P. Deriada
Leoncio P. Deriada was born in Iloilo but spent most of his life in Davao.
Leoncio P. Deriada was born in Iloilo but spent most of his life in Davao.
Ludovico Arroyo Bañas
Ludovico Arroyo Bañas was one of the pioneers in the history of Telecommunications in the Philippines who, through his professional specialization and expertise, made an important contribution i...
Ludovico Arroyo Bañas was one of the pioneers in the history of Telecommunications in the Philippines who, through his professional specialization and expertise, made an important contribution i...
Maria Beatriz del Rosario Arroyo
Maria Beatriz del Rosario Arroyo was a Filipino nun and the founder of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines.
Maria Beatriz del Rosario Arroyo was a Filipino nun and the founder of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines.
Marita Zobel
Mary Ann Blanch Respall (born June 18, 1941) is a Filipina actress.
Mary Ann Blanch Respall (born June 18, 1941) is a Filipina actress.
Martin Teofilo Delgado
Martin Teofilo Delgado, was a Visayan military leader during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American War.
Martin Teofilo Delgado, was a Visayan military leader during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American War.
Merlie M. Alunan
Merlie M. Alunan (born December 14, 1943 Dingle, Iloilo is a Filipina poet.
Merlie M. Alunan (born December 14, 1943 Dingle, Iloilo is a Filipina poet.
Michelle Camaclang
Michelle Cabillon-Camaclang (born November 20, 1981) is a Filipino, international certified makeup artist and creative director of Glam Philippines where she owns 61% of the company's common shares.
Michelle Cabillon-Camaclang (born November 20, 1981) is a Filipino, international certified makeup artist and creative director of Glam Philippines where she owns 61% of the company's common shares.
Miriam Defensor Santiago
Miriam Defensor Santiago is a Judge-elect of the International Criminal Court and a member of the Senate of the Philippines.
Miriam Defensor Santiago is a Judge-elect of the International Criminal Court and a member of the Senate of the Philippines.
Neil Tupas, Jr.
Niel "Junjun" C. Tupas, Jr. is a Filipino politician.
Niel "Junjun" C. Tupas, Jr. is a Filipino politician.
Neil Tupas, Sr.
Niel Tupas, Sr. is the former Governor of the province of Iloilo, former Representative of the 5th District of the same province to the Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984) and Philippine Congress (198...
Niel Tupas, Sr. is the former Governor of the province of Iloilo, former Representative of the 5th District of the same province to the Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984) and Philippine Congress (198...
Nick Deocampo
Nick Deocampo is a Filipino film producer, author and the director of the Center for New Cinema.
Nick Deocampo is a Filipino film producer, author and the director of the Center for New Cinema.
Niel Tupas, Sr.
Niel Tupas, Sr. is the former Governor of the province of Iloilo, former Representative of the 5th District of the same province to the Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984) and Philippine Congress (198...
Niel Tupas, Sr. is the former Governor of the province of Iloilo, former Representative of the 5th District of the same province to the Batasang Pambansa (1978–1984) and Philippine Congress (198...
Nikki Coseteng
Anna Dominique "Nikki" Marquez-Lim Coseteng (born December 18, 1952 in Manila) is a Filipina politician who has served in the 8th Congress of the Philippines and the Senate of the Philippines.
Anna Dominique "Nikki" Marquez-Lim Coseteng (born December 18, 1952 in Manila) is a Filipina politician who has served in the 8th Congress of the Philippines and the Senate of the Philippines.
Paulino Alcántara
Paulino Alcántara Riestrá (7 October 1896—13 February 1964) was a Filipino–Spanish footballer and manager.
Paulino Alcántara Riestrá (7 October 1896—13 February 1964) was a Filipino–Spanish footballer and manager.
Pedro Calungsod
San Pedro Calungsod de Cebu was a young Roman Catholic Filipino migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist, who along with Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution and ...
San Pedro Calungsod de Cebu was a young Roman Catholic Filipino migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist, who along with Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution and ...
Prince Stefan
Stephan Andrei Anlocotan, who is better known by his screen name Prince Stefan (born on February 13, 1986 in Iloilo City, Philippines), is a Filipino actor of Arabian-Filipino descent.
Stephan Andrei Anlocotan, who is better known by his screen name Prince Stefan (born on February 13, 1986 in Iloilo City, Philippines), is a Filipino actor of Arabian-Filipino descent.
Ramón Avanceña
Ramón Avanceña was a Chief Justice of the Philippines.
Ramón Avanceña was a Chief Justice of the Philippines.
Raul M. Gonzalez
Raúl Maravilla González, was the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and was the Former Secretary of Justice of the Philippines.
Raúl Maravilla González, was the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and was the Former Secretary of Justice of the Philippines.
Resurreccion Borra
Resurreccion Borra is a Filipino public servant who is a Career Executive Service Officer, a former commissioner and was the Acting Chairman of the Philippine Commission on Elections.
Resurreccion Borra is a Filipino public servant who is a Career Executive Service Officer, a former commissioner and was the Acting Chairman of the Philippine Commission on Elections.
Romeo Villalva Tabuena
Romeo Villalva Tabuena is a Filipino-born painter and printmaker who was born in Iloilo City on August 22, 1921.
Romeo Villalva Tabuena is a Filipino-born painter and printmaker who was born in Iloilo City on August 22, 1921.
Ronald Tubid
Ronald Tubid is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who is playing for the Barako Bull Energy.
Ronald Tubid is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who is playing for the Barako Bull Energy.
Ruben Tagalog
Ruben Tagalog (October 18, 1922 - March 5, 1989) was a Filipino actor and musician, famous for his works in the Kundiman style.
Ruben Tagalog (October 18, 1922 - March 5, 1989) was a Filipino actor and musician, famous for his works in the Kundiman style.
Rudy Fernandez (triathlete)
Rodolfo Fernandez (born December 5, 1947 in Iloilo, Philippines) commonly known as Rudy and referred as the "Iron Man of Asia", is a multi-awarded, one-legged Filipino triathlete who h...
Rodolfo Fernandez (born December 5, 1947 in Iloilo, Philippines) commonly known as Rudy and referred as the "Iron Man of Asia", is a multi-awarded, one-legged Filipino triathlete who h...
Saicy Aguila
Saicy Abucejo Aguila is a dancesport and samba instructor in Bacolod City and former reality show contestant who joined Pinoy Big Brother.
Saicy Abucejo Aguila is a dancesport and samba instructor in Bacolod City and former reality show contestant who joined Pinoy Big Brother.
Sofie Garrucho
Sofie Garrucho is the first FHM Philippines Girl Next Door (2005).
Sofie Garrucho is the first FHM Philippines Girl Next Door (2005).
Stanley Palisada
Stanley Palisada Real Name Philip Stanley Amigo Palisada (born March 13, 1969, Davao City) is a television journalist in the Philippines.
Stanley Palisada Real Name Philip Stanley Amigo Palisada (born March 13, 1969, Davao City) is a television journalist in the Philippines.
Stevan Javellana
Stevan Javellana (1918–1977) was a Filipino novelist and short-story writer in the English language.
Stevan Javellana (1918–1977) was a Filipino novelist and short-story writer in the English language.
Teresa Magbanua
Teresa Magbanua y Ferraris (October 13, 1868 – August 1947) earned the distinction of being the only woman to lead combat troops in the Visayas against Spanish and American forces.
Teresa Magbanua y Ferraris (October 13, 1868 – August 1947) earned the distinction of being the only woman to lead combat troops in the Visayas against Spanish and American forces.
Vicente Piccio, Jr.
Vicente M. Piccio is a retired major general of the Philippine Air Force.
Vicente M. Piccio is a retired major general of the Philippine Air Force.
Young JV
Eduardo JV Arancillo Kapunan III born on July 23, 1990 in Iloilo, Philippines, is a Filipino rapper, singer, dancer, actor, host, model and producer.
Eduardo JV Arancillo Kapunan III born on July 23, 1990 in Iloilo, Philippines, is a Filipino rapper, singer, dancer, actor, host, model and producer.
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