{"id":519,"date":"2025-10-21T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T05:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/?p=519"},"modified":"2025-10-21T20:37:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T12:37:49","slug":"san-isidro-leyte-celebrates-cultural-pride-and-unity-in-grand-10th-maisayaw-festival-and-141st-founding-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/2025\/10\/21\/san-isidro-leyte-celebrates-cultural-pride-and-unity-in-grand-10th-maisayaw-festival-and-141st-founding-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"San Isidro, Leyte Celebrates Cultural Pride and Unity in Grand 10th Maisayaw Festival and 141st Founding Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Isidro, Leyte<\/strong> \u2013 The Municipality of San Isidro proudly marked a significant milestone with the successful celebration of the <strong>10th Maisayaw Festival<\/strong> and the <strong>141st Founding Anniversary<\/strong> of the town\u2014an event that united the community in a spectacular showcase of culture, creativity, and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hon. <strong>Mayor Remedio &#8220;Bebot&#8221; Veloso<\/strong> and the <strong>Sangguniang Bayan of San Isidro<\/strong>, led by Hon. <strong>Vice Mayor Carmichael &#8220;Jumbo&#8221; Lumapak Villarino<\/strong>, extend their heartfelt thanks to the dedicated individuals and groups who made this celebration truly unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s festival was a testament to the unwavering commitment of our <strong>School Heads<\/strong>, <strong>Technical Working Groups (TWGs)<\/strong>, <strong>Choreographers<\/strong>, <strong>Punong Barangays<\/strong>, and <strong>Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairpersons<\/strong>, whose leadership and collaboration brought each vibrant performance to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival featured the powerful participation of the following schools and barangay clusters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dr. Chona Vercede Villarino \u2013 San Isidro National High School (Main Campus)<\/strong><br>with <em>Tribu BCC<\/em> (Brgy. Bawod, Capi\u00f1ahan, Crossing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mr. Ken C. Jamero \u2013 JFK MFS Inc.<\/strong><br>with <em>Tribu Calibus<\/em> (Brgy. Cabungaan, Linao, Busay)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mr. Paul Bryan Bobares Singcol \u2013 SINHS Basud Extension Class<\/strong><br>with <em>Tribu Triple B<\/em> (Brgy. Basud, Biasong, Banat-i)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mr. Ferdinand Olivia Abejar \u2013 Muertegui National High School<\/strong><br>with <em>Tribu Dadita<\/em> (Brgy. Daja Daku, Daja Diot, Taglawigan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mr. Leonardo Cramen Jr. \u2013 Ca\u00f1ete-Bughao National High School<\/strong><br>with <em>Tribu SanBusanti<\/em> (Brgy. San Jose, Bunacan, San Miguel, Tinago)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Rulfjervoso Alcober \u2013 Leyte Normal University, San Isidro Campus<\/strong><br>with <em>Tribu Hamapa<\/em> (Hda. Maria, Matungao, Paril)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the talented <strong>choreographers<\/strong>, <strong>student performers<\/strong>, <strong>props teams<\/strong>, and <strong>TWGs<\/strong>\u2014your passion turned each dance into a moving expression of our heritage. Your artistry has once again made the Maisayaw Festival a cherished symbol of San Isidro\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the <strong>organizers<\/strong>, <strong>LGU department heads<\/strong>, and <strong>production staff<\/strong>, your tireless work behind the scenes did not go unnoticed. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special thanks to our beloved hosts, <strong>Sir Larry Cinco<\/strong> and <strong>Ms. Kaye Ladlad<\/strong>, whose enduring presence and spirited hosting continue to elevate every celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our deepest appreciation also goes to our esteemed <strong>panel of judges<\/strong> for sharing their expertise:<br><strong>Dr. Randyll Villera Villones, Sir Toto Cinco, Sir Pepe Durano-Bacay, Ma&#8217;am Jescyn Kate Nierras Ramos, and Sir Elmer &#8220;Jojo&#8221; Labella.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To our <strong>generous sponsors<\/strong>\u2014your kindness fuels the heart of this festival. May your generosity return to you a hundredfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also salute our <strong>uniformed personnel<\/strong> from the <strong>PNP<\/strong>, <strong>BFP<\/strong>, <strong>PCGA<\/strong>, <strong>Barangay Tanods<\/strong>, traffic enforcers, medics, marshals, rescue teams, volunteers, and service providers who ensured the safety and smooth flow of the festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, we give glory and praise to our <strong>Almighty God<\/strong>, whose divine guidance and blessings made this entire celebration possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To every individual who contributed\u2014<strong>in big or small ways<\/strong>\u2014to the resounding success of the 141st Founding Anniversary and the 10th Maisayaw Festival, <strong>Daghan Kaayong Salamat!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Padayon sa pagpasigarbo sa atong kultura ug panaghiusa!<\/strong><br>Long live the spirit of unity and cultural pride in San Isidro!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Photos of 10th Maisayaw Festival are available  for viewing by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/evc\/images\/index.php?\/category\/66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Eastern Visayas Communities Gallery\">Eastern Visayas Communities Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival23-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"10th Maisayaw Festival\" class=\"wp-image-525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival23.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Isidro, Leyte Celebrates Cultural Pride and Unity in Grand 10th Maisayaw Festival and 141st Founding Anniversary.  Photos of 10th Maisayaw Festival are available  for viewing by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/evc\/images\/index.php?\/category\/66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Eastern Visayas Communities Gallery\">Eastern Visayas Communities Gallery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival40-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"10th Maisayaw Festival23\" class=\"wp-image-526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival40-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival40-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival40-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival40.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Isidro, Leyte Celebrates Cultural Pride and Unity in Grand 10th Maisayaw Festival and 141st Founding Anniversary.  Photos of 10th Maisayaw Festival are available  for viewing by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/evc\/images\/index.php?\/category\/66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Eastern Visayas Communities Gallery\">Eastern Visayas Communities Gallery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival42-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"10th Maisayaw Festival\" class=\"wp-image-527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival42-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival42-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival42-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-Maisayaw-Festival42.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Isidro, Leyte Celebrates Cultural Pride and Unity in Grand 10th Maisayaw Festival and 141st Founding Anniversary. Photos of 10th Maisayaw Festival are available  for viewing by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/evc\/images\/index.php?\/category\/66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Eastern Visayas Communities Gallery\">Eastern Visayas Communities Gallery<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Isidro, Leyte proudly celebrates its 141st Founding Anniversary and the vibrant 10th Maisayaw Festival\u2014honoring culture, unity, and community spirit through dance, tradition, and collaboration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":523,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50,8],"tags":[301,294,308,295,286,303,293,297,292,299,304,305,296,300,291,307,298,309,306],"class_list":["post-519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events-news","category-leyte-initiatives","tag-141st-founding-anniversary","tag-bayanihan-spirit","tag-community-spirit","tag-cultural-celebration","tag-cultural-heritage","tag-festival-of-unity","tag-fiesta-sa-leyte","tag-local-pride","tag-maisayaw-festival-2025","tag-philippine-festivals","tag-pinoy-festival","tag-pride-of-san-isidro","tag-proud-to-be-san-isidronhon","tag-san-isidro-festivities","tag-san-isidro-leyte","tag-sayaw-sa-maisayaw","tag-thank-you-san-isidro","tag-tribu-performances","tag-viva-san-isidro"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=519"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":528,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/519\/revisions\/528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/leyte\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}