Iloilo
[key], city, capital of Iloilo prov., SE Panay, the Philippines, on Iloilo
Strait of Panay Gulf. With a fine harbor sheltered by Guimaras island, it is
the principal port on Panay, with both interisland and overseas shipping.
Iloilo is also a busy commercial center, with some manufacturing. It is
known for its delicate, handwoven fabrics, made from silk and pineapple
leaves. Central Philippine Univ., the Univ. of San Augustín, a campus
of the Univ. of the Philippines Visayas, and many other educational
institutions are there.
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