iba

Iba is a term with several uses across geography, language, and organizations.

Geographically, Iba is a municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. It serves as the provincial capital and lies on the western coast of Luzon. The town functions as an administrative and commercial center for the province, comprising several barangays and coastal communities.

In the Tagalog language and many Philippine languages, iba means “other,” “different,” or “else.” It is used to indicate contrast or variety, as in phrases such as iba pa (“something else”) or iba ang itsura (“looks different”).

As an acronym, IBA most commonly refers to the International Boxing Association, the world governing body for boxing. It was formerly known as AIBA (Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur). The federation oversees international boxing competitions and represents the sport in major multi-sport events.

Because IBA serves as an acronym for various organizations and terms, the intended meaning is usually clarified by context.