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00:00More than a hundred tourists are expected to attend the Iloilo City Festival this weekend.
00:07Let's advance to the first live news of John Sala of GMA Regional TV. John?
00:17Igan, Iloilo City LGU is 100% ready for the grand and world-class Iloilo City Festival 2025.
00:27From the security at the festival to the preparation of the tribes
00:31who are involved in the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan and Dinagyang Tribes competition.
00:38Dinagyang Fever in Iloilo City is already a feel-good experience.
00:41In the downtown area, there are streetlights hanging.
00:45Four judging areas are already set up, which is why road closures were implemented in the city proper area.
00:50The General Services Office has also placed 78 portalets in the judging areas.
00:57The blockings of the Shams of the tribes involved in the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan and Sabano on January 25
01:04and eight tribes involved in the Dinagyang Tribes competition on Sunday, January 26 are also set up.
01:09To maintain the security in Dinagyang, more than 7,000 security forces composed of PNP, AFP, BFP, Iloilo City DRRMO
01:19and other law enforcement agencies and force multipliers are deployed in various festival sites.
01:25The barometers of our success should be zero major crime incidents, number two, no street crimes
01:35and number three, efficient and effective security response on emergencies.
01:44It is strictly prohibited in the festival to bring sharp objects like guns and other deadly weapons.
01:51It is also prohibited to bring glasses, cans and bottles of alcohol while marching.
01:57According to the ICPO, more than 100,000 tourists are expected to arrive this year.
02:05Yesterday, for the first time, a food procession was held from San Jose Plaza Parish to Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church in Distrito ng Lapuz.
02:18There, the images of the devotees and dancing tribes were displayed.
02:23The significance of this procession is a movement.
02:26It brings to mind the life of a devotee who is on a journey.
02:36It's very fitting because this year, Pope Francis declares his jubilee year, 2025.
02:42John Paul, the image of Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church in Distrito ng Lapuz, is praying while the procession is being held.
02:50The prayer is for the food to be successful, for our family to be healthy, and for us to receive abundant blessings.
03:00Later this afternoon, a visa will be issued before the image of Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church in Iloilo Fast Craft Terminal
03:07with the image of the Virgin Mary for the fluvial procession.
03:11It will be followed by the solemn food procession of the Holy Family with the devotees going back to San Jose Plaza Parish.
03:21Of course, the annual Dinagyang Food Festival, which was officially opened in the downtown area, will not be missed.
03:28The food stalls will be full of Ilonggos, such as Inasal na Manok, Baboy, Seafood, Lechon, KBL or Kadjos, Baboy Langka, and many more.
03:39Every time we have the time, we look for food that is originally from Iloilo.
03:48So, we go to different food stalls or restaurants here in the city and in the suburbs.
03:57So, I think Iloilo really deserves that award.
04:01Later this evening, we will also have colorful performances at the Dinagyang Illumination,
04:06where there will be first-timers, such as the Hermosa Festival in Zamboanga City and the Lawan Festival in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
04:16There will also be Dinagyang on the weekend of Kapusu Stars from Lolong, Bayani ng Bayan, Princesa ng City Jail, and My Ilongo Girl.
04:25That is the latest here in Iloilo City. Back to you, Igan.
04:55.