Isabela Governor Rodito Albano formally opened the Street Dance Competition and Festival Dance Showdown for Bambanti Festival 2025 at the Isabela Sports Complex.
Bambanti 2025 Director General and Vice Governor Bojie Dy emphasized the grandeur of this year’s celebration.
“Taon-taon na lang ay napakaganda ng pagdiriwang natin ng Bambanti Festival, but this year is special because we have so many guests – the resident ambassadors to the Philippines. Welcome to Isabela and to the Philippines, Your Excellencies,” Dy said.
“This year is special because we have so many guests – the resident ambassadors to the Philippines.”
The vice governor highlighted that the Bambanti Festival not only promotes Isabela’s cultural and agricultural tourism but also recognizes the untiring efforts of hardworking farmers, which contribute significantly to the province’s success.
Joining the celebration were Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Albano, Senator Bong Revilla Jr., and representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Tourism (DoT).
The event was also graced by Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) President Kaye Tinga, CCP Vice Chairperson Ma. Carissa Coscolluela, and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chairman Victorino Manalo.
Adding to the distinguished guest list were Dr. Cecilia La Madrid-Dy, President of the JCI Senate Philippines, and Liga ng mga Barangay National President Jessica Dy.
