IBS Spearheads First Blogger Awards in Iloilo
IBS Spearheads First Blogger Awards in Iloilo: Iloilo Bloggers Society spearheads the ‘IBS Bloggers Awards’ with the theme ‘Empowering Communities through Meaningful Content’. The award, a first of its kind for Iloilo’s digital landscape, aspires to recognize members who create meaningful content centered on:
- Community Empowerment
- Education and Digital Literacy
- Environment and Sustainability
- Health and Wellbeing
- Peace, Equality, and Human Rights
- Culture, Heritage, and Local Identity
- Responsible and Ethical Storytelling
- Innovation for Social Good
“We hope to ignite the flame for meaningful content – content that inspires, empowers, and uplifts,” states Andrea Ortega Guanco, President of Iloilo Bloggers Society. The awarding will take place on December 22, 2025.
Entries: Written Content
“From Tray to Triumph” by Kaladtuan
“The Journey of a Young Jollibee Working Student from PHINMA-University of Iloilo. Brixter’s journey is more than a story of a working student, it is the story of countless Ilonggos who dream of changing their families’ lives despite hardship. It is a portrait of dedication, humility, and hope.”
“Tradition for the Kids” by Hello Mga Beshies
“Makita sila nga happy and makita ko ila smiles makes me feel good that naging isa ako ka reason and I painted smiles on them.”
“The Road No One Saw” by Coach Nile
“Nine years in, and I am more convinced than ever. Your story is worth telling. Your dream is worth pursuing. Your brand is worth building.”
“One Mission at a Time” by Coach Nile
“There is hope. In a world filled with uncertainty, pain, and the silent cries of souls longing for hope, Coach Nile, more than a blogger and social media personality, stands as a beacon of light in his mission across the Philippines and now across Asia.”
“The Dark Side of Tourism” by Coach Nile
“I did not come to Thailand for tourism. I came to pray and see what God needs to do on a national crisis.”
“Guimaras Delicacies” by Iloilo Blogger – She Mae
“Many of us think that Guimaras is only about mangoes and beaches. What we failed to notice was that the island’s soul is best savored through its delicacies. Each pack is crafted with love, tradition, and a dash of tropical magic.”
“Art and Iloilo Gastronomy” by Iloilo Art Life
“The Iloilo Gastronomy Book and Timplada mirror each other’s artistic expressions. The exhibition reintroduces the artistic interpretations of 12 notable artists on Ilonggo cuisine at the Hulot Gallery of ILOMOCA, while the Iloilo Gastronomy Book showcases literature by Ilonggo writers, academics, and government officials.”
“Paghili-usa Mural” by Iloilo Art Life
“The mural highlights Iloilo’s rich, multicultural roots, conveying that culture thrives when people gather, and that food, like history, gains its deepest meaning when shared with unity and understanding—the essence of paghili-usa and pakipag-ugnayan—exemplified by artists from Luzon and Visayas.”
“Cultural Continuity” by Iloilo Art Life
“The works of Mae and Felipe Panes invite the viewer into a world where tradition dances with reinvention, where the patadyong becomes both canvas and character, and where art transforms the familiar into heritage and the sacred. Together, they form not just a collection of artworks, but a living tapestry of Filipino and Ilonggo spirit where craftsmanship becomes remembrance, and art itself becomes an act of cultural continuity.”
“Beyond the Diploma” by Iloilo Updates
“Thinking about landing your first job or a career change? Business leaders shared the qualities they prioritize when hiring—and it’s not just your grades!”
Entries: Video Content
“Empowering the Youth” by Eatinarary
“Educating, capacitating, and empowering the youth matters because they will one day shape the generations to come.”
“Sagip CPR: Road to 1M” by Rem in the Metro
“What if you could be someone’s second chance? Proud to witness Pototan take part in the Road to One Million Filipino Hands through Hands-Only CPR Training!”
“Trained to Save Lives” by Iloilo Today
“Pototan is now one step closer to becoming a community of lifesavers.”
“Must Visit in Iloilo” by Rem in the Metro
“Traveling on a budget? You don’t have to skip comfort. Iloilo is your perfect home base in the metro.”
“From Worker to Lawyer” by Iloilo Blogger – She Mae
“From a full-time worker to a lawyer. Sharing a part of my journey of perseverance, purpose, and passing the bar with you. Amid sleepless nights and financial hurdles, with determination, we can turn our dreams into reality.”
The IBS Awards and Thanksgiving is co-presented by Hotel 101 Group, Smart -PLDT, and our venue partner Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo. It is also supported by Grab Philippines, Pica Food House Corporation, Ilochon, Cebu Pacific, Team Asia, Gob’s Homemade Siomai, AidaKrish8, and Love Iya.
