NINE tribes will put in the spotlight the “Fun, Foodie, and Friendly” Iloilo province this Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024.
For the first time, the provincial government, headed by Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., has been tasked by the Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI) to host and manage one of the major events of the Dinagyang Festival 2024.
Municipality of Calinog
(Held every last week of January)
Tribe Manager: Dr. Chester C. Larroder
Choreographers: Ernie D. Salmeron, Gerlin Francisco, Errol Jave Villalobos and Julius Caesar Cerbolles
Musical Director: Neko Alvarez
Asst. Musical Director: Jay Alfie Albano
Municipality of Leganes
(Held every 25th of January)
Tribe Manager: Dr. Zoilo Pinongcas Jr.
Choreographer: Cholin Pudadera
Artistic Directors: William Recabar and Mark James Espartero
Musical Director: Blasito Ledesma
Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan is slated for Jan. 27, 2024, a day before the highlight Dinagyang Tribes competition.
“We try our best to show you a level-up version of the province’s festivals. We will show fun, foodie, and friendly Iloilo through the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan,” said Defensor.
Municipality of Oton
(Held every first week of May)
Tribe Manager: Dr. Darwin A. Haro
Choreographer: Romel B. Flogen
Associate Choreographer: John Paul Patrimonio
Musical Director: Rhode Ryan Velez
Municipality of Leon
(Held every third week of November)
Tribe Manager: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel G. Tuberada
Choreographer: Steven G. Jacosalem
Musical Director: Jeepy Henson
The provincial government hosting Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024 is an opportunity to showcase the beauty of tourism in various municipalities in Iloilo to the entire Philippines and even outside the country.
“Thank you to the city government and Mayor Jerry Treñas for having us, giving us the chance to interface in Iloilo City, and to show the world what the province of Iloilo is,” Defensor added.
Municipality of Zarraga
(Held every third week of December)
Tribe Manager: Jasper C. Garde
Choreographers: Kent Martirizar, Jenelyn Vinegas, Sidrex Aleman, Marsh Phee John Perlado
Musical Director: Joeffrey Clyde Valderrama
Asst. Musical Director: Jay Alfie Albano
(Municipality of Maasin, held every third week of December)
Tribe Manager: Hon. Francis “Ansing” A. Amboy
Choreographer: Adrian John Farimoto
Musical Director: Freddie Lopez and Jervy Hilado
Provincial Tourism Officer Gilbert Marin disclosed that each tribe was given a P1 million subsidy by the provincial government to revamp their performances.
The grand champion of Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024 will receive P500,000; P350,000 for 2nd place; P200,000 for 3rd place; and P50,000 consolation prizes for the remaining tribes.
Municipality of Anilao
(Held every last week of October)
Tribe Manager: Hon. Nathalie Ann F. Debuque
Choreographer: Rey Vincent Jaena
Musical Director: Vincent Villaflor
Municipality of Banate
(Held every second week of December)
Tribe Managers: Mark Anthony Diamante, Laura Bactung, and Artemis A. Binas
Choreographers: Mally Ramos Jr. and Glenn Jiz Babac
Musical Director: JP Henson
USWAG Ilonggo party-list Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. also pledged P10 million worth of infrastructure for the winning municipality.
Municipality of New Lucena
(Held every 25th of October)
Tribe Manager: Roy Soldevilla
Choreographer: Freddie Lloyd Serra
Musical Director: Zedrick Tumulak
Last Kasadyahan Festival 2023, the Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival of Calinog bested seven other tribes./PN
