Spotted: Claudine Yao-Diez An interior designer by profession, mom of four beautiful children and wife to entrepreneur Tyrone Diez, Claudine Yao-Diez passionately enjoys discovering new inspirations for all things design and art through her travel adventures with her husband and children. Known to be an avid learner for the evolving world of design, she enjoys the challenge of taking on different design projects and furniture design. Currently, her design firm and furniture store Vitrine Furniture and Interior Design is located at the Greenfield Complex Iloilo City.

Best advice on traveling to Iloilo:

Iloilo is not the city of love for nothing! Let the loving Ilonggos guide you through a historical/ cultural and culinary food crawl. Along with that when visiting Iloilo be ready to have a restful stay and let time pass by enjoying the many nearby islands and beaches the province has to offer.

Best place to eat:

Sabya by Jo’s Chicken Inato, for progressive Filipino cuisine and one of the many restaurants in Iloilo shaping up the exciting food scene locally.

Best place to hang out:

Waterfront Seafood Iloilo and Next Door Lounge with a parallel location to the famous Iloilo river esplanade, offering the best all day dining experience, sunset cocktails to match, equal to a perfect all-day.

Best place to stay:

Zuri Hotel Iloilo. A local hotel development with a perfect central location and versatile accommodation.

Best place to shop:

JD Bakery Cafe. A home grown establishment with classic Iloilo snack favorites and pasalubong items. Designs by Marie for beautiful hand woven products by local artisans.