Anthony Chen's ILOILO screening at SM City Iloilo

I've followed the movie ILOILO when it appeared to be the toast of of the Ilonggo online community a few months ago. A movie produced in Singapore but paid tribute to my beloved hometown is something to be proud of.

Below are photos from ILOILO - The Philippine Premiere FB Page of the special screening of Ilo-Ilo movie at SM City Iloilo

The real "Auntie Terry"Teresita Sajonia (left) joins ILOILO director Anthony Chen, Angeli Bayani (Auntie Terry in the movie) and Koh Jia Ler (who portayed the young (and very naughty) Anthony Chen in the movie) at SM City Iloilo cinema

Angeli and Auntie Terry pose with 1Meal, the beneficiary of the premiere screening. Proceeds will be donated for 1Meal's program for the rehabilitation of Norther Iloilo.

ILOILO in Iloilo City with around 1,000 Ilonggos attending the premiere at SM City Iloilo Cinema

Meet and Greet ILOILO at the SM City Iloilo Activity Center

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ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

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