as the city’s representative in Miss Aliwan, noting that funds will be given to support their needs.
“I assure that there will be funds para sa ila kung magkadto to sila. You know, magdala lang kita didto sa Aliwan, we spend about P6 million, kay dako na pati ang ila props kag costumes kag tanan. So I assure that there will be funds para sa aton champions nga makadto sa Aliwan, for Miss Aliwan, Ati-atihan [Dinagyang] and Kasadyahan tribes (I assure there will be funds for them. We are spending about P6 million because of the costumes, props and all. So, I assure that there will be funds for our champions going to the Aliwan, for Miss Aliwan, Ati-atihan and Kasadyahan tribes),” the mayor said.
‘DINAGYANG GETTING BETTER AND BETTER’
Mayor Treñas, in his speech during the highlight of the 56th Dinagyang Festival, stressed that the celebration is getting “better and better every year”, noting that the festivity has come a long way and innovations have been done to gather more tourists.
“I hope you share the same enthusiasm, knowing that you have all come in full force today just to be part of our world-renowned and multi-awarded festival,” Treñas said.
“This fusion of culture and faith is something we Ilonggos should be very proud of. We have elevated the celebration every year, and we never fail to amaze everyone with how we run the festival,” he added.
Treñas also thanked IFFI and the San Jose de Placer Parish, noting that the hard work of everyone involved in the planning, preparation, and implementation of programs and activities assured the success of the Dinagyang Festival. (AAL/JNH/PIA Iloilo)