Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo has secured two nominations in the prestigious 38th Annual Aliw Awards, while the town’s cultural celebration — the Magayon Hinuptanan Festival — also earned a nomination under the Best Festival category.
The Aliw Awards, the country’s first and longest-running recognition body for excellence in live entertainment, at the Manila Hotel Fiesta Pavilion in Manila will be held on Dec. 15.
In recognition of her leadership in strengthening the cultural and artistic programs of Garcia-Yulo was nominated in two categories: Best Festival Catalyst/Organizer and Best Festival Director.
She is nominated alongside other mayors and festival officials from across the Philippines — a clear sign of Moises Padilla’s growing prominence in the national cultural scene, a press release said.
The Magayon Hinuptanan Festival was nominated for Best Festival Practices and Performance, an award that acknowledges quality, exemplary execution, and the cultural significance of festivals.*