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‘Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan showcases sharper identity and bolder creativity’
ILOILO — The 2026 edition of the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan competition of the Dinagyang Festival marked a clear creative leap, with performances showing stronger identity, sharper storytelling, and bolder departures from past presentations, according to Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. -
Defensor underscores faith-centered roots of Dinagyang as ‘hermano mayor’
ILOILO — Even as Dinagyang Festival continues to grow into one of the country’s biggest cultural and tourism events, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. reminded Ilonggos that the festival’s true foundation remains deeply religious, urging the public not to lose sight of its devotion to Señor Santo Niño. -
Tultugan eyes Dinagyang 2027 Ati tribes tilt after grand slam
ILOILO — Riding the momentum of a historic grand slam at the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan competition of Dinagyang Festival 2026, the Tultugan Festival of Maasin town is now eyeing a bigger stage, with plans to compete in the prestigious Ati tribes competition of Dinagyang in 2027. -
Defensor backs return of Ati tribes, Kasadyahan competition to City Proper in Dinagyang 2027
ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. threw his support behind the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc.’s (IFFI) plan to bring back both the Ati tribes competition and the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan to the Iloilo City Proper for Dinagyang Festival 2027, saying the provincial government has “no issue” with the reset and will continue to back decisions made by festival organizers and the city government. -
Iloilo-Korea direct flight could unlock tourism, trade gains for Panay – guv
ILOILO – The long-standing push for a direct air link between Iloilo and South Korea is back on the table, with Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. raising the proposal anew during a courtesy visit by the ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, Lee Sang-hwa. -
34 LGUs recognized for population dev’t programs
ILOILO — Thirty-four local government units (LGUs), including the provincial government of Iloilo, have been recognized by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region 6 for exemplary performance in advancing population and development initiatives. -
From the street to the summit: Quiet grit of Dinagyang choreographer’s double crown
ILOILO City — Under the thunder of drums and the blaze of colors that define Dinagyang, victories are often credited to spectacle: grand costumes, synchronized movements, and flawless execution on the streets. But behind two of Dinagyang 2026’s most talked-about triumphs — the grand slam of Maasin’s Tribu Tultugan Festival at Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan and the championship run of Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School — stands a choreographer whose journey began far from the spotlight. -
NIPAH ALERT: Iloilo health office urges strict food safety, vigilance as virus threat looms
ILOILO — Amid heightened regional concern over the deadly Nipah virus, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has issued a public health advisory urging Ilonggo families to strictly observe food safety, hygiene, and early consultation protocols. Prevention remains the only defense against a virus with no licensed treatment or vaccine, it stressed. -
CAAP BOOSTS ILOILO AIRPORT SECURITY: Another knife incident must not happen again – exec
ILOILO — Security at the Iloilo International Airport has been tightened following a knife and shooting incident on January 28, with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) assuring the public that a repeat of the incident will not be allowed to happen. -
60% COMPLETE: Terminal expansion, new systems underway as P190-M airport rehab nears next phase
ILOILO — The ongoing upgrade of the Iloilo International Airport passenger terminal building in Cabatuan town has reached 60 percent completion, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced, signaling steady progress in a major infrastructure push aimed at improving passenger capacity, comfort, and efficiency.