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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. -
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. -
‘GLOW IN THE DARK’: Dinagyang ILOmination ‘warriors’ to flood city streets with light tonight
ILOILO City – This southern metropolis will turn into a sea of light and movement tonight as Dinagyang Festival’s ILOmination competition takes over the city. Spectators for this annual celebration’s biggest nighttime spectacle will be seeing the parade route transformed into a moving canvas of lights, music, and choreography. -
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. -
Salognon reclaims Dinagyang crown, pockets P11.5-M incentive in tribes showdown
ILOILO City – Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School surged back to the top of the Dinagyang Festival tribes competition, clinching the Grand Championship this year in what festival officials described as one of the most competitive and artistically elevated editions in recent years. -
‘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. -
P3-M prize to crown Dinagyang tribe champion
ILOILO City – The grand champion of the Dinagyang Festival 2026 tribes competition will take home not only an outright cash prize of P1.5 million but also a school infrastructure project worth P1.5 million, as the Iloilo City government raises the stakes to ensure the festival delivers lasting benefits beyond the streets. -
Defensor, wife installed as Dinagyang hermano y hermana mayor
ILOILO City – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and his wife, First Lady Michelle Defensor, were formally installed as hermano y hermana mayor of Dinagyang Festival 2026, marking the opening of the novena for the Feast of Señor Sto. Niño and underscoring the provincial leadership’s central role in the city’s biggest religious and cultural celebration.
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Dinagyang ILOmination tribes to bring special performances to Iloilo Food Festival
ILOILO City — Foodies at the Iloilo Food Festival will get an added treat as participating tribes of the Dinagyang ILOmination contest stage a special performance on Saturday evening, January 24, bringing the energy of the light festival closer to diners and visitors. -
Global dignitaries, senators to attend Dinagyang
ILOILO City – This city is set to welcome a high-level mix of foreign diplomats and national leaders during the Dinagyang Festival, a turnout city officials say reflects the festival’s rising stature as both a cultural showcase and a platform for international engagement.