The Iloilo City Government has announced that, beyond the cash prize, the grand champion of the Dinagyang Festival Tribe Competition (Open Category) will also receive an infrastructure project for their school.
Mayor Raisa S. Treñas made the announcement during a press conference on Monday, January 19, highlighting the city’s commitment to strengthening the educational institutions that support the competing tribes.
“We pledge to give an infrastructure project to the school of the winning tribe. The project, equivalent in value to their cash prize, will be based on the actual needs of the school,” Mayor Treñas said.
This year’s seven competing tribes are Tribu Bulawanon sang Molo from Molo District; Tribu Ilonganon of Jalandoni Memorial National High School; Tribu Taga Baryo from Bo. Obrero, Lapuz; Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School; Tribu Ilayanhon of Graciano Lopez Jaena Elementary School; Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School; and Tribu Paghidaet of La Paz National High School.
She explained that the assistance could take various forms—ranging from classroom improvements and facility upgrades to enhanced learning resources—depending on the priority needs identified by the beneficiary school. The funding for this additional prize will be drawn from the city’s Special Education Fund (SEF).
Mayor Treñas emphasized that the initiative is designed to ensure the triumph of Dinagyang tribes brings lasting and meaningful benefits to students, teachers, and the broader school community. (PR)
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