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Ilocos Sur celebrates life with Kannawidan festival

As the Philippines starts to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, fiestas and celebrations are starting to return, giving Filipinos a well-needed dose of levity. In Ilocos Sur, the provincial government officially launched Kannawidan 2022 early this month, with a bevy of activities aimed at celebrating life and spreading joy.

Opening the celebrations were the provincial government of Ilocos Sur, headed by Governor Ryan Luis Singson along with Vice Governor Jeremias Singson, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members, and officials and employees of local government units and national government agencies.