1. Home
  2. / Iloilo City
  3. / What was Iloilo City's title during the Spanish colonial period?

What was Iloilo City's title during the Spanish colonial period?

  • La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad

  • La Ciudad de Oro

  • La Ciudad de las Flores

  • La Ciudad de los Reyes

Answer

Iloilo City was given the honorific royal title "La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad," which translates to "The Most Loyal and Noble City," by the Queen Regent of Spain, Maria Christina, for its loyalty to the Spanish crown during the Philippine Revolution.
Iloilo City Trivia Bonanza: Test Your Iloilo City Knowledge

Iloilo City Trivia Bonanza: Test Your Iloilo City Knowledge

Take the Iloilo City Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox