2015 News Archive
Living up to its expectations as the cynosure of whatever is beautiful in Bohol, Panglao contigent, led by Mayor Nila Montero and Vice-Mayor Pedro Fuertes, is to represent Bohol to the annual Sinulog streetdancing showdown today in Cebu City.
More than coveting the million-peso grand Sinulog prize, Panglao's back-to-back participation to Cebu's most-watched yearly affair is expected to grab attention from millions of Filipinos watching the event as Bohol's bet to Sinulog will herald the province's dramatic rise from calamity, Montero told The Bohol Tribune.
"Let us show to the world what is best in Bohol and its people and how we have recovered from natural calamities," Montero said.
Panglao's Sinulog streetdancing showdown is backed by Gov. Edgar Chatto, Panglao LGU and several tourism stakeholders.
Montero said more than 300 individuals who comprise the town's team, trained by top-notch choreographers.
"In joining the 2015 Sinulog, we pour in a lot of resources, time and energy so that we can lure more tourists to the province," the mayor said.
Meanwhile, the official performers for the Sinulog Based Category are Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe, Tangub City; AMA Computer College, Mabolo Cebu Campus; Panglao, Bohol; Provincial Government of Cebu; Pundok Lungsoranon, Liloan town; San Diego Dance Company; Bulacao Community School; Talisay City Central Elementary School; Cebu City Don Carlos A. Gothong Memorial National High School;
Cebu City Banay Talambanon, Barangay Talamban; Tuburan National High School; Tribu Basurero, Zapatera Elementary School; Abellana National School; Carcar City Division; Pundok Nagahanon, Naga City; Apas National High School; Lahug Night High School; Kulturang Placereño, Placer Masbate; Cebu City Central School and Barrio Luz National High School.
The contingents for the Free-Interpretation category are Tribu Lingganay, Alang-alang, Leyte; Tribu Katbalaugan, Catbalogan City, Samar; Southwestern University South Campus; Lumad Basakanon, Basak San Nicolas; Province of Cotabato; Tribu Kinaiyahan, Brgy San Nicolas Proper; The Buyoganon Festival, Abuyog Leyte; The Land of Beauty and Bounty, Province of Lanao del Norte; Pasil Night High School; Maya, Daanbantayan; Tribu Ginatilan; Opao, Mandaue; Carreta Elementary School; Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. Memorial National High School; Hugpong sa Kulturang Cahumayanon, Danao City; Tribu Malambuon, Danao City; Bogo City; Cordova National High School; Labangon Elementary School; Don Vicente Rama Elementary School; Tribu Mabolokon, Mabolo, Cebu City; Tribu Himag-ulaw; Placer Masbate; and Landonian Tribe, Cebu.
Other contingents have until Friday to register, organizers said.
School-based contingents are qualified to receive the P150,000 cash assistance to subsidize some of their expenses. Ballesteros said they might increase the subsidy to P200,000 next year.
“After we increased the grand prizes this year, we will focus and study on the augmentation of subsidy para makabawi pud gamay ang mga contingents sa ilang expenses next year knowing that each contingent’s expenses ballooned to P3 to 5 million,” organizers said.
The first place winners in the Sinulog-Based, Free Interpretation, and street dancing categories will receive P1 million each; second place, P700,000; third place, P500,000; fourth place, P300,000; and fifth place, P200,000.
Winners of special awards like Best in Costume and Best in Musicality will receive P100,000. (with reports from The Freeman)
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