Still the Ati Tribe Champion...Tribu Paghidaet of Lapaz National High School (2nd consecutive year)...Congratulations !


Back after a number of years of absence and posted a good showing, Tribu Bola Bola of Iloilo National High School captures 2nd place


former 2007 Ati Tribe Champ, Tribu Ilonganon of Jalandoni Memorial National High School, places 3rd this 2009


4th place: Tribu Silak of Iloilo City National High School


Tribu Casag of the Municipality of Banate, Iloilo captures the gold as it is awarded the 2009 Kasadyahan Champion


Wonders of PAGCOR Act 2


Wonders Act 1 - Its their first time to visit Iloilo City


Remembering my roots...I was able to visit the second judging area, Iloilo Provincial Capitol



Witnessing the Dinagyang Festival highlight in judging area number 1, the Freedom Grandstand

It can happen...

With Cristine Reyes and little Ms. Banusing

I was just watching her on TV before but I finally was able to meet her, to talk to her and to have a picture with her

With youth leaders and Ta Lydia

Mingling with the hundred and hundreds of Iloilo City youth barangay leaders with Cong. Tanada

Small talk of political personalities with Sen. Mar Roxas


Enjoying the Kasadyahan Festival, a day before the Dinagyang highlight, with Capiz Governor Vic Tanco, Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas, Sen. Mar Roxas and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas



January 25, 2009

I finally met one of my showbiz fascination, Ms. Cristine Reyes. She may not be what I expected her to be in person but it definitely was another boyhood dream that came true...I met her when she was having dinner in a hotel. I had a chance for small talk with her and the people she was with. I ended the experience with a picture with her. I don't easily get star struck but she's one of the few that makes me axct like a fan. Furthermore, I don't usually find ways to have such an experience but it was a long dream of mine that was finally fulfilled. Mission accomplished. Thank you to the Kapamilya station, ABS CBN Iloilo for giving me a VIP pass to do such.

The Dinagyang Festival, especially the highlight which was the Ati Tribe Competition, was a big hit with over a million visitors from the country and from other parts of the world. It was truly a grand affair. I was simply amazed with the presentations of various barangay and school based tribes. It gave me more reason to be glad I was made in Iloilo and proud to be Pinoy.

I am now hoping and praying for another best tourism event in the country award for the 2009 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival.