Living in Iloilo: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Iloilo.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 19 July 2023

Located in the heart of the Philippines, in the Visayas region, Iloilo is very conducive to expatriation. In fact, it provides several opportunities to expatriates thanks to its developed and diverse economy, including the port sector.

Being a highly urbanized city, Iloilo holds a tremendous natural, historical and cultural wealth which is accompanied by its population's warmth and hospitality.

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I hold a French diploma and worked as a journalist in Mauritius for six years. I have over a decade of experience as a bilingual web editor at Expat.com, including five years as an editorial assistant. Before joining the Expat.com team, I worked as a journalist/reporter in several Mauritian newsrooms. My experience of over six years in the Mauritian press gave me the opportunity to meet many prominent figures and cover a wide range of events across various topics.

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