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SEN. Bong Go said the Dinagyang Festival is more than just a cultural event but a testament to the deep faith and unity of the people of Iloilo.
The senator on Sunday flew to Iloilo City to join the Ilonggos for the Dinagyang Festival.
He said the festival is a symbol of the Ilonggo people's "buhi nga pagtuo" (living faith).
"For every beat of the drums and the chanting of the 'Hala Bira!' I feel your faith and love for God and fellow human being," Go said in Filipino.
Go said he championed initiatives that uphold the welfare of Indigenous peoples (IPs) and promote the preservation of Filipino values, culture and traditions.
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He co-sponsored the Equal Access to Public Cemeteries Bill or Senate Bill (SB) 1273 to provide culturally appropriate burial grounds in public cemeteries for Muslim Filipinos and IPs if enacted into law.
Go filed the proposed Delayed Registration of Birth Act of 2025 or SB 2917 to address the issue of 3.7 million unregistered Filipinos, including many IPs, by streamlining procedures and waiving fees for indigent applicants.
Go attended the gatherings held at the Freedom Grandstand as well as in the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.
He witnessed the Dinagyang Tribe Competition which featured eight participating tribes showcasing the rich culture and traditions of the Ilonggos through dance, music, and colorful attire.
Go distributed shirts, basketballs, and other tokens to the eight contingents of the Dinagyang Ati Tribe competition.
