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Launched in 2002, Binatbatan dancing showcases the traditional weaving craft of the Abel Iloko weave that is known to have predated Spanish influence in the city. The dance demonstrates how cotton pods are beaten with sticks to release its fluff called "batbat" from its seeds.
Manila, Nov. 23 (CNA) Taiwan has donated US$100,000 to the Philippines to help rebuild its historic city of Vigan, where many buildings from the Spanish colonial era were severely damaged by two massive quakes earlier this year, Taiwan's representative office in the country said Tuesday.
The city government of Cebu donated P3 million to the city of Vigan and the municipality of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur for the restoration of buildings affected by the magnitude-7 earthquake last month.
CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama (third from right) in Ilocos Sur. (Vigan City FB)
Cebu City Mayor Mic
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Mayor Jose “Bonito” Singson Jr. has tested positive for Covid-19.
MAYOR Singson (seated right). (Vigan City FB photo)
A statement from City Hall on Facebook said Singson is experiencing Covid symptoms and is now in isolation.
In addition, it said that he is getting th