Mayor Jose “Bonito” Singson Jr., “State of the City Address”

Last July 1, 2023, Mayor Jose "Bonito" Singson, Jr. delivered his first State of the City Address, a year after he assumed office. Mayor Singson gave a comprehensive report of his administration’s accomplishments and significant programs. He also gave updates on his ongoing and future programs and projects for the City and the Biguenos. In his address, he highlighted the three main focus of his leadership anchored on his dedication to serve and to live up to his obligation of ensuring...
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Binatbatan Festival of the Arts 2019

The Naturales of Vigan chose “Tres de Mayo” of 1883 in honor of Apo Lakay of the Simbaan a Bassit as an act of thanksgiving for having saved Vigan from a deadly epidemic in 1756. It evolved from this and majestically transformed today as the most colorful and significant festival to Bigueños as it focuses on the remembrance of Apo Lakay’s deliverance as well as promoting the local fabric, Abel Iloco. Along with the street pageantry of the Binatbatan Street Dancing, it also emphasizes Agriculture...
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Bado ken Disenyo: Abel Iloko Fashion Design Competition

Guidelines May 5, 2017 | Calle Crisologo Competition is open to all budding designers of Ilocos Sur. Main designer should have a team of four composed of: Designer Fashion Assistant Male Model Female Model There will only be 10 slots for the competition. Designer should submit 3 sketches to the organizer on or before April 19, 2017: Maong and Abel Wear (Male and Female) All Abel Casual Wear (Male and Female) Formal wear (Male and Female) The s...
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Samiweng Regional Choir Competition

Guidelines May 1, 2017 | Vigan Convention Center Open to all choir groups in Region 1 Competition date will be on May 1, 2017 at the Vigan Conventin Center Should be in four voices (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass) It may be an all male or all female choral, provided that it will be in four voices Competing chorale should provide 1 uniform piece in Tagalog ( will be given by organizers) 1 show choir piece/contest piece Show choir piece maybe a medley of songs (maximim ...
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Regional Short Film Festival

Guidelines April 27, 2017 | Vigan Culture and Trade Center Open to both amateurs & professionals. Entry must depict original idea, concept, imagination and or interpretation of concepts, with social relevance and current issues. Strictly no profanity. Each group must submit 1 entry that will run in 20 minutes including credits. Each entry must submit a DVD copy with a designed case cover with a label that includes title of the short film, name of talents and designed poster ...
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Regional Open Dance Competition

  Guidelines MAY 7, 2017 | Vigan Convention Center • Open to all dance groups of Region 1 • There will be 3 categories • Hip Hop • Contemporary • Dancesports A. Elem B. High school/ college C. Amateur D. Professionals For Hip Hop and Contemporary, dance group should be composed of 8 – 15 dancers: • Strictly no props will be used for the two categories • Dancers should be 16 to 35 for both category HIP HOP GUIDELINES • Dance must run from a minimum of 2 minutes to 3 m...
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