Mandurriao

Mandurriao (locally [manduˈryaw]) is one of the seven districts of Iloilo City, in the province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay, in the Western Visayas region, in the Philippines. It is the second-largest district by land area as well as the third-most populous district, with 62,240 people in the 2020 census.[1] Mandurriao is considered the new business center of Iloilo City as it is the location of the booming Iloilo Midtown CBD, also known as the New Iloilo Business Center or the Iloilo Business Triangle.[2]

Mandurriao
Iloilo City District
General Martin Delgado statue in front of the Casa de Emperador at the Iloilo Business Park
Map of Iloilo City with Mandurriao highlighted in orange
Coordinates: 10°43′24″N 122°32′0″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas (Region VI)
ProvinceIloilo (geographically only)
CityIloilo City
Congressional DistrictLone district of Iloilo City
IncorporatedJuly 16, 1937 (As a district of Iloilo City)
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
 • MayorGeronimo "Jerry" P. Trenas (Mayor of Iloilo City)
Area
 • Total13.78 km2 (5.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
 • Total62,240
 • Density4,516.69/km2 (11,698.2/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Mandurriaonon
Time zoneUTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
ZIP code
5000
Area code(s)33
Patron saintThe Espousal of Our Lady and Saint Joseph
Feast dayNovember 26
Native languagesHiligaynon

Mandurriao is one of the major commercial areas in Iloilo City, the others being Molo, Jaro and the City Proper. Alongside the Iloilo Diversion Road, also known as Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue, which passes through Mandurriao, one can see many commercial, residential, office buildings, as well as billboards and other businesses along the sides of the highway. The largest mall in Iloilo City, SM City Iloilo, is also located along the Diversion Road. Smallville Business Complex, along with Riverside Boardwalk, Festive Walk Parade and City Time Square are the bustling commercial and leisure areas in the district featuring upscale restaurants, bars, nightclubs and hotels promising the emergence of a modern nightlife in Iloilo City, thereby the district is sometimes locally referred to as "The District That Never Sleeps".[3]

Iloilo City's old domestic airport, Mandurriao Airport, is located in the district, and, as such, takes its name from it. With the opening of Iloilo International Airport outside of the city, the old airport was converted into the Iloilo Business Park, a new business development spearheaded by Megaworld Corporation.[4] The state-of-the-art Iloilo Convention Center (ICon) in the Iloilo Business Park is also a sight to behold.[5][6]

The first phase of the Iloilo River Esplanade, an esplanade that is widely known as a recreational space for walking, jogging, open-air dining, and a venue for river water sports, is also located in the district.

Etymology

The name Mandurriao was derived from the names of two crocodiles fighting named Mandu and Riao during the exploration of the Spaniards in Iloilo. The names of the crocodiles were originally from two now-defunct lakes also named Mandu and Riao, where the two crocodiles' habitats are, respectively. It later formed in the minds of the people that the place was called Mandurriao. Eventually, the letter "r" in Mandu-Riao was replaced with "rr". For the Spaniards, having an "rr" in a word brought further beauty and character.[7]

History

Mandurriao was its own municipality before being incorporated into the then-municipality of Iloilo by virtue of Act No. 719 of 1903.[8] Mandurriao was a residential and agricultural district before it was turned into a business district. It was once known for its fishponds and salt beds, which have now been transformed into an urban development area and have become the city's new commercial district.

Façade of Mandurriao Airport before it was demolished

Mandurriao was the gateway to Iloilo as it housed the city's and province's main airport, Mandurriao Airport, also known as Iloilo Airport. It was built in 1937 and also served as a World War II airfield. However, as a result of the liberalization of the Philippine aviation industry and an increase in air travel in the country, problems at Mandurriao Airport began to emerge in the 1990s, prompting their agreement to a proposal to build a new airport outside of the city.

In 1999, the first SM Supermall in the Western Visayas region, SM City Iloilo in Mandurriao, was opened to the public, resulting in the first development in the district. The city government later also viewed the successful privatization of the Mandurriao Airport property as key to the revitalization of Iloilo City. In 2007, five large Philippine real estate developers pre-qualified as bidders for the airport. These were Ayala Land, Empire East, Robinsons Land, Rockwell Land, and SM Prime. However, all fell short of the required price of ₱1.2 billion, forcing the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) to declare the Negotiated Sale a failure.

Months after battling technicalities, the bidding was pushed through. Megaworld Corporation acquired the 54-hectare old Iloilo Airport site for ₱1.2 billion (roughly $2.5 million) to be developed into a mixed-use residential and commercial complex. As of 2016, the airport grounds have become Iloilo City's central business district (CBD), named Iloilo Business Park, and is now home to several luxury hotels, condominiums, and various call center companies. The APEC Finance meetings in 2015 were hosted in the Iloilo Convention Center, which occupies the former site of the airport's passenger terminal (demolished between 2012 and 2013). Other developments and businesses, such as those by Ayala Land, SM Supermalls, SM Development Corporation, Gaisano Group of Companies, Florete Land, and others, were also sprouting up nearby, transforming the district into a thriving part of the metropolis.

In 2007, the 10-storey Iloilo Business Hotel, located at the Smallville Business Complex, was completed and was considered Mandurriao's first tallest building in the whole city, kicking off a race of high-rise developments in the district. Iloilo Business Hotel was later dethroned in 2013 after the completion of the 21-storey Injap Tower Hotel in front of SM City Iloilo. In 2018, Injap Tower was overtaken as the tallest building in Mandurriao and throughout Iloilo by its neighbor, the 18-storey SM Strata.

Iloilo River Esplanade, the longest linear park in the Philippines. The first phase of the esplanade is located in Mandurriao

In 2012, the first and original phase of Iloilo River Esplanade was opened to the public in Mandurriao. It stretches 1.2 kilometers in length from Carpenter's Bridge to Iloilo (Diversion) Bridge. The project cost ₱58.7 million and was designed by Paolo Alcazaren.

Economy

Mandurriao is the fastest developing district among other districts of Iloilo City as it is home to four of the largest mixed-use development townships in the city: Megaworld Corporation's 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park, Ayala Land's 32-hectare Atria Park District, SM Prime Holdings' SM Iloilo Complex, and Gaisano Group of Companies' 16-hectare Iloilo City Center. Just south of the Atria Park District is the Smallville Business Complex, Iloilo's nightlife capital and a popular dining and entertainment hub. These townships are adjacent to each other, resulting in the formation of a single large CBD in one area called Iloilo Midtown CBD (New Iloilo Business Center or Iloilo Business Triangle).[9]

Iloilo Diversion Road, and the SM Iloilo Complex and northern portion of Iloilo Business Park in the background

Mandurriao also has the highest concentration of high-rise buildings and is the current economic core of Iloilo City, along with City Proper. Besides the high structures, it has a remarkable aesthetic and a reputation as the central amusement hub of the metro. Trade and commerce continue to soar in the district. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies, upscale hotels, residential towers, large malls, parks, and offices are sprouting everywhere within the district.

SM City Iloilo, also located in Mandurriao, is the largest mall in Iloilo along Diversion Road, with a total gross floor area of 181,657 m2. It houses over 450 stores. The two of the tallest buildings in Iloilo are just across the highway from the mall: the 21-storey Injap Tower and the 18-storey SM Strata, standing at 75 (246 ft) and 84 meters (276 ft), respectively.

Barangays

The district of Mandurriao is divided into 18 barangays.

Barangays Population

(2020)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Abeto Mirasol Taft South (Quirino Abeto) 1,964 0.54 0.21 3,600 9,300
Airport (Tabucan Airport) 4,851 1.01 0.39 4,800 12,000
Bakhaw 6,548 0.25 0.097 26,000 67,000
Bolilao 5,332 0.35 0.14 15,000 39,000
Buhang Taft North 1,834 0.33 0.13 5,600 15,000
Calahunan 5,072 1.65 0.64 3,100 8,000
Dungon C 3,788 0.95 0.37 4,000 10,000
Guzman-Jesena 5,523 0.89 0.34 6,200 16,000
Hibao-an Norte 2,093 0.88 0.34 2,400 6,200
Hibao-an Sur 4,673 2.16 0.83 2,200 5,700
Navais 4,527 1.24 0.48 3,700 9,600
Oñate de Leon 4,873 0.51 0.20 9,600 25,000
Pale Benedicto Rizal 3,030 0.35 0.14 8,700 23,000
PHHC Block 17 1,777 0.14 0.054 13,000 34,000
PHHC Block 22 NHA 1,377 0.20 0.077 6,900 18,000
San Rafael 1,813 1.59 0.61 1,100 2,800
Santa Rosa 945 0.38 0.15 2,500 6,500
Tabucan 2,220 0.35 0.14 6,300 16,000
District of Mandurriao 62,240 13.78 5.32 4,500 12,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority - Philippine Standard Geographic Code - Iloilo City - Barangays

See also

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