Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2009 Winners
Here is the complete list of winners of the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2009
Dinagyang 2009 Ati Competition
Dinagyang 2009 Special Awards
Champion - Tribu Paghidaet (La Paz NHS)
1st Runner-up - Tribu Bola-Bola (Iloilo NHS)
2nd - Tribu Ilonganon (Jalandoni Memorial NHS)
3rd - Tribu Silak (Iloilo City NHS)
4th - Tribu Himal-us (Guimaras)
Best in Headress - Tribu Paghidaet (La Paz NHS)
Best in Discipline - Tribu Atub-atub (Veterans Village)
Best in Street Dancing - Tribu Bola-Bola (Iloilo NHS)
Best Costume - Tribu Paghidaet
Best in Music - Tribu Paghidaet
Best in Choreographer - Tribu Paghidaet
Best Performance - Tribu Paghidaet
Kasadyahan 2009 Dance Competition
Champion - Tribu Kasag (Banate)
1st Runner-up - Tribu Saad (Leganes)
2nd - Tribu Madia-as (Jaro NHS)
3rd - Tribu Bayluhay (San Joaquin)
4th - Tribu Tultugan (Maasin)
Consolation Prizes - Tribu Jimanban (New Lucena)
Best in Street Dancing - Tribu Sa-ad
Best in Production Design - Tribu Kasag (Banate)
Best Theme Concept - Tribu Bayluhay
Best in Choreography - Tribu Kasag
Best in Perfomance - Tribu Kasag
Sponsors Mardi Gras
Winner - Colegio de San Jose
Best in Street Dancing - Colegio de San Jose
Best in Descipline - Colegio de San Jose
Best in Float - M’Lhuillier
Drum and Lyre
Elementray Level
1st Place - Alibango Elem. School(Alimodian, Iloilo)
2nd Place - Arevalo ES
3rd Place - Baluarte ES
High School Level
1st Place - Iloilo City NHS
2nd Place - Fort San Pedro NHS
3rd Place - Calinog NHS
Luces in the Sky (Fireworks Competition)
Champion - DSS Fireworks - (Dumagete City)
1st Runner-up: Scorpion Fireworks (Iloilo City)
2nd Runner-up - Futech Fireworks (Laguna)
[ Dinagyang 2009 Photo Gallery ]
Dinagyang 2009 Parade Route
Judging Area # 1: Freedom Grandstand (JM Basa Street )
Judging Area # 2: Solis Street (near Midtown Hotel)
Judging Area # 3: General Luna-Quezon (near St. Paul’s Hospital)
Judging Area # 4: Quezon Ledesma (near Robinson’s Place Iloilo)
Judging Area # 5: Iznart Street (in front of Iloilo Business Hotel)
Robinson Place Iloilo VIVA! Party Non Stop!
Robinson Place Iloilo
VIVA! Party Non Stop!
at Ledesma Park,

Dinagyang 2009 Events at Robinsons Place Iloilo
Dinagyang Festival 2009 Live Coverage
Want to watch the live coverage of Dinagyang Festival 2009 but can’t be in Iloilo? You can watch the video streaming of the event over at ABS-CBNnow! or on TFC (The Filipino Channel) this january 24th and 25th.
Dinagyang Theme Song: Hala Bira, Iloilo!
Dinagyang Theme Song: Hala Bira, Iloilo!
Video in YouTube…
By Dante Beriong
Sadtong nahauna nga istorya kag panahon
Nakilala ka sa ngalan nga Irong-irong
Puno sang manggad kag sang katahum
Sa idalum ni Datu Paiburong.
Ipabugal ko ang imo ngalan
Ipabugal ko ang mga binuhatan
Sang imong ginikanan kag imong kabataan
Gabuligay pakadto sa kauswagan.
Chorus
Hala Bira ILOILO! Sulong sa pagbag-o!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Matahum nga banwa ko!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Ipabugal ang ngalan mo!
Sa tanan nga panahon ikaw ang palanggaon!
Sa paglakat sang malawig nga tinion
Nakilala ka sa madamong bulohaton
Ang imo nga DINAGYANG kag imo nga KASADYAHAN
Padayon nga ginapasidungga n! Read more
Iloilo City Mayor and the Miss Dinagyang 2009 Beauties

Mayor Jerry Treñas and Miss Dinagyang 2009 Beauties. Photo by The Daily Guardian
Treñas supports Miss Dinagyang 2009 bets advocacy project
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry P. Treñas is giving his all-out support to the search for Miss Dinagyang 2009 after learning that the candidates are doing their personal advocacy project in the barangay where her selected ati-atihan tribe resides. Read more
Miss Dinagyang 2009 Winners
Miss Dinagyang 2009 Coronation Night
Here are the winners of the Miss Dinagyang Festival 2009.
Major Awards
Miss Dinagyang Festival 2009 - Nathalie Grace Roberts (CPU)
1st runner-up - Stephanie Juanitas (University of Iloilo)
2nd runner-up - Marie June Bebing (University of San Agustin)
3rd runner-up - Sheryl Mae Manalo (CPU)
4th runner-up - Ruby Lopez
Minor Awards
Best in Swimsuit - Nathalie Grace Roberts (CPU)
Best in Interview - Nathalie Grace Roberts (CPU)
Best in Tourism Advocacy - Nathalie Grace Roberts (CPU)
Best in Newspaper Gown - Nathalie Grace Roberts (CPU)
Miss Photogenic - Stephanie Juanitas (University of Iloilo)
Best in Evening Gown - Stephanie Juanitas (University of Iloilo)
Best in Dinagyang Attire - Stephanie Juanitas (University of Iloilo)
Best in Talent - Marie June Bebing (University of San Agustin)
Miss Congeniality - Rapunzel Palma (WVSU)
Darling of the Press - Geline Antoinette Cabrera (CPU)
Get more images on Iloilo Dinagyang 2009.
The Miss Dinagyang pageant is one of the highlights of Dinagyang Festival. Whereas candidates have carried the social, cultural and educational advocacies that showcase Ilonggo’s beauty in diversity in a move to attract more tourists to the Iloilo City.
Miss Dinagyang 2009 Nathalie Grace Roberts will be Iloilo City’s Ambassadress of Goodwill.
Nathalie Grace Roberts - Miss Dinagyang 2009

Miss Dinayang 2009 - Nathalie Grace Roberts, AB Psych I of Center Philippine University.
The British-Filipina student from Central Philippine University (CPU), Nathalie Grace Roberts was crowned Miss Dinagyang 2009 in a glittery beauty pageant held at the Colegio de San Jose auditorium over the weekend.
The 17-year-old Psychology student from CPU was also named Best in Swimsuit, Best in Interview, Best in Tourism Advocacy and Best in Newspaper Gown.
This is the fourth straight year for CPU’s candidate to the pageant to win.
University of Iloilo’s Stephanie Juanitas was declared first runner-up and Miss Photogenic. She also bagged the Best in Evening Gown and Best in Dinagyang Attire awards.
Nathalie Grace Roberts, AB Psych I of Center Philippine University
Miss Dinagyang 2009 Pageant Result and Photos
Miss Dinagyang 2009 Pageant Result and Photos will be posted here soon.
Badminton Tournament - Dinagyang 2009
Dinagyang badminton tourney set Jan. 21

Photo by Valiant Badminton Club of Iloilo
The Iloilo City Sports Council under the leadership of Councilor Joe III Espinosa has endorsed for the approval of the “3rd Mayor Jerry P. Treñas National Dinagyang Badminton Cup” which will be held on January 23 and 24, 2009 at Sportsville Badminton Court.
The tournament will be handled by the Iloilo-Panay Badminton Club, Inc. (IPBCI) under its new President, Orchid Yap.
The tournament will have the following categories: Men’s and Ladies Doubles (Level B, C, D, E and F); 40 and above Men’s (Doubles); 12 & under Boys and Girls (Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles); 16 & under Boys and Girls (Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles).
The tournament is part of the developmental program for badminton as instructed by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to the Iloilo City Sports Council. Councilor Joe III Espinosa said that the age group categories is our commitment to the younger players for they will be our future national and international players that will bring pride and honor to Iloilo City.
For queries feel free to call Orchid or Dion at 09151191403 / 09209450456 or Office of Hon. Joe III Espinosa at 3366205.
Organized by the Iloilo Valiant Badminton Club and the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, the tournament features events for single and double matches.










