The heritage city of Vigan successfully closed the 10-day celebration of its summer festival, the Binatbatan Festival for the Arts, with the street dancing and showdown competitions on the second Sunday of May. The Binatbatan Festival celebrates the culture and artistry that has shaped the city into a UNESCO heritage site. On Labor Day, halfway through the ten-day event, the Abel Iloko Fashion Show highlighted the many cuts and patterns in both apparel and accessories. Spearheaded by the ci...

The journey information will assist curious vacationers discover this fascinating metropolis, and nation. The well-preserved genuine tradition, because of native authorities from numerous sectors have all contributed to the cultural range of this distinctive metropolis. There are festivals celebrated all by the year. -Global Asia Insider PH, May 7, 2023 Read more at https://world-media-organizations.org/2023/05/07/vigan-city-painted-colors-in-the-sky-as-it-launches-touri...

The City Govenrnment of Vigan in Ilocos Sur just launched the Ciudad de Vigan Pasaporte de Turista, aimed at boosting local businesses in one of the most popular tourist destinations in northern Luzon, known for its heritage houses and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. It served as a highlight of the week-long Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts. -Daily Tribune Lifestyle/Entertainment Facebook Page, May 7, 2023 Read more about it in the Life section of today's issue of the "...

The City Government of Vigan through the City Officials led by Mayor Jose "Bonito" Singson Jr. and Vice Mayor Randy Singson together with the Provincial Board Members Francisco Arturo Ranches III and Dr. Art Oandasan, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism Mr. Joseph Francisco Ortega, Former Senator Nikki Coseteng, Provincial Tourism Officer John Noel Andaya and other special guests formally launched Vigan Tourism Passport or the Ciudad de Vigan Pasaporte de Turista last April 28, 2...

Vigan City Mayor Bonito Singson is set to launch the Ciudad de Vigan Pasaporte de Turista on April 28, 2023, coinciding with the City’s 2023 Binatbatan Festival of the Arts. The Vigan Tourist passport is a booklet that is similar to a regular passport, available in three (3) colors, purely for tourism purposes only and valid only in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The program aims at promoting its rich cultural history while also supporting local businesses. Visitors can get a special stamp on ...

Vigan City, one of the LGU’s to be conferred the One Ilocos Sur Spring Development Grant (SDG) (LGU-Based Category). The City was awarded One Million Pesos cheque (P 1,000,000.00) and a plaque of recognition from the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur during the Pammadayaw on February 13, 2023 at the Provincial Farmer’s Livelihood Development Center.

Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines Her Excellency Folakemi Ibidunni Akinleye and herdelegation together with the officials of AKLADEB paid a courtesy visit to the City Mayor Jose“Bonito” Singson Jr. on January 27, 2023 at Casa Vicente.Mayor Singson discussed with them his future plans in the City including the TRAMVIAtransportation, the marketing of Vigan Longganisa for export, livelihood and heritage conservationprogram. He also served the visitors some of Vigan’s famous delights such ...

City Mayor Jose “Bonito” Singson, Jr. and Vice Mayor Randy Singson together with the Sangguniang Panlungsod Members conduct a meeting with the Vigan Conservation Council, Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Ilocos Sur Chapter, UNP Engineering Department, United Architects of the Philippines, and other concerned NGOs infront of the Vigan City Hall today, July 28, 2022. The meeting aims to further ensure the safety of the Bigueños and other stakeholders through tapping the profession...

The Local Government Unit of Quezon City led by Mayor Joy Belmonte extended their support to the Heritage City of Vigan through the deployment of its DRRM personnel, social workers, doctors, engineers and architects to further the City's response to the effects of the devastating earthquake that jolted the City last July 27, 2022. The LGU-Quezon City brought with them relief goods and tents that was personally received by the City Mayor Jose “Bonito’ Singson Jr. together with CPSDRRMO Milag...

As the City Government of Vigan continuously strives to be in the forefront towards health and nutrition services, the City Heath Office led by CHO II Dr. Loida Ranches took four-day Monitoring and Evaluation of the Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI Pro) conducted by the National Nutrition Evaluation Team (NNET) from June 27 to 30, 2022. The City Government of Vigan is now vying for the Nutrition Honor Award (NHA) which is the highest national award for nutrition after being haile...