ILOILO CITY- "QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH "ILOILO WAS THE ORIGINAL REIGNING MONARCH" IN THE PHILIPPINES

ILOILO was hailed “Queen City of the South”, Iloilo was the original reigning monarch — so to speak. Historically speaking, Iloilo earned this title because it was considered the country’s second-most influential city (after Manila) by the end of Spanish rule in 1898. Being a harbour city, it was an important stop in trade routes reaching China, India, and several parts of Europe. You see, Iloilo was already a centre for trade and tourism by the turn of the 20th century. And it has maintained this status to date! In 1986, a Royal Decree from Spain declared the place “La Muy Leal y Noble Cuidad de Iloilo”, which means “the Most Loyal and Noble City of Iloilo”, cementing the Spanish monarchy’s favour and deep affection.
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