Miriam Palma Defensor Santiago was born in Iloilo City, Philippines. She was a senator of the country from 1995 to 2001 and from 2004 to 2016.
On June 15, 2016, Santiago turned 71. On September 29, 2016, she died in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, which is around 646 kilometers way from Iloilo City.
While Iloilo City is geographically located in Iloilo, Philippines, the city is independent from the province. The city became a highly urbanized city on December 22, 1979.
2025 Iloilo City election results
On May 12, 2025, Iloilo City elected its new congressman, mayor, vice mayor and councilors. The city has 180 barangays.
CONGRESSMAN
- Julienne “Jam-Jam” Linaogo Baronda = 178,056
- Carmelo Carreon = 44,913
- Danilo Purzuelo = 4,940
MAYOR
- Raisa Maria Lourdes Sarabia Treñas Chu = 170,162
- Roland Magahin = 75,139
VICE MAYOR
- Lady Julie Grace “Love-Love” Baronda = 132,564
- Jeffrey Ganzon = 121,453
COUNCILORS
- Sedfrey Cabaluna = 138,449
- Miguel Treñas = 134,124
- Rex Marcus Sarabia = 121,194
- Alan Zaldivar = 118,490
- Lyndon Acap = 115,487
- Nene de la Llana = 113,622
- Mandrie Malabor = 110,140
- Johnny Young = 107,004
- Romel Duron = 106,432
- Rudolph Ganzon = 105,241
- Sheen Mabilog = 104,294
- Frances Grace Parcon Torres = 103,857
- Shiella Olid = 93,632
- Bryant Zulueta = 86,194
- Boots Gerochi = 83,134
- Jun Capulot = 82,368
- Kesha Pesina-Tupas = 79,795
- Von Deveza = 77,755
- Mor Espinosa = 75,921
- Peter Oñate = 69,877
- Stanley Flores = 67,907
- GM Ariete Ramos = 64,001
- Art Araneta = 30,429
- Jan Barredo = 19,227
- Junjun Moleta = 15,955
- Abner Batan = 15,832
- Muni Estrella = 10,202
- Efren Gimeo = 8,376
- Rich Piad = 7,996
On August 8, 2021, Rocel Angelah Songano represented Iloilo City at Miss Philippines Earth 2021 and competed against 65 other candidates in a virtual coronation ceremony. She ranked third and was crowned Miss Philippines Water 2021.
On July 19, 2024, Arrieanna Zobelle Beron represented Iloilo City at Miss World Philippines 2024 and competed against 32 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 20.
On May 2, 2025, Karen Nicole Piccio represented Iloilo City at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the same venue. She was unplaced.
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