Vigan City PH

Vigan City PH VIGAN CITY. A habitable heritage city of choice! From the name of the plant – Bigaa, whence Vigan derived its name.

The name Vigan was derived from the plant “Bigaa” which is a tuberous plant, a root crop of the yam family which used to thrive along the banks of the Mestizo River. How Vigan got its name is told from an anecdote carried by the tongue of generations, which tells of a Spaniard walking along the banks of the Mestizo River. There, he met a native of the place and stopped to inquire: “Como se Ilama u

sted de esta lugar?”

Not understanding a word of Spanish, the native scratched his head and upon seeing that the Spaniard was pointing to a plant, exclaimed in Ilocano: “Bigaa Apo”. Bigaa being Alcasia Macroniza, a giant Taro plant belonging to the Gabi family which used to thrive at the bank of the Mestizo River.

03/06/2026

💡ISECO VIGAN Power Update

Schedule Power Interruption
June 04, 2026 (Thursday)
09:00am to 12:00nn

for your information, ka-MCO.

𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐃 𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 🏳️‍🌈As part of the Vigan City Pride Month Celebr...
03/06/2026

𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐃 𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 🏳️‍🌈

As part of the Vigan City Pride Month Celebration 2026, the City Government of Vigan proudly opens the nominations for Gawad Bigueño Pride 2026, recognizing individuals and organizations whose outstanding contributions have strengthened the LGBTQIA+ community and advanced the values of inclusivity, equality, and empowerment.

This year's awards include the Outstanding LGBTQIA+ Achievers Award, Outstanding Barangay Pride Chapter Award, and Leadership Excellence Award.

These honors aim to celebrate inspiring stories, exceptional service, and transformative leadership that continue to make a positive impact in our community.

Scan the QR codes and click the links to access the guidelines and nomination details.

📌Outstanding LGBTQIA+ Achievers Award https://tinyurl.com/ycxvwf8b
📌Leadership Excellence Award https://tinyurl.com/y9tjmd3u
📌Outstanding Barangay Chapter Award https://tinyurl.com/3dvk5w2x

Join us as we recognize the remarkable Bigueños who proudly champion diversity, inspire change, and embody the true spirit of Pride.




𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫The City Governme...
03/06/2026

𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

The City Government of Vigan, through the City Public Safety and Traffic Management Division, in collaboration with the City Health Office, City Veterinary Office, City Environment and Natural Resources Office, and City Social Welfare and Development Office, successfully conducted the two-day seminar entitled “Raising Awareness and Orienting Barangays in the Implementation of Local Ordinances” on June 1–2, 2026 at the Vigan Convention Center.

The activity was spearheaded by City Public Safety and Traffic Management Head Jennifer Racsa, City Health Officer Dr. Loida Ranches, City Social Welfare and Development Officer Maribelle Artienda, City Environment and Natural Resources Office Head Teddy Boy Corpuz, and City Veterinarian Dr. Rayeth Robeniol. The seminar was attended by five (5) representatives from each of the 39 barangays of Vigan City, with the participation of Vigan City ABC President Constante Benzon.

The seminar aimed to deepen the understanding of barangay officials and representatives on various local ordinances and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support their implementation and enforcement within their respective communities. Discussions focused on strengthening compliance, promoting public awareness, and enhancing coordination between the barangays and city government offices in addressing local concerns.

𝙄𝙎𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝙆𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙖 2026 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥Ilocos Sur National High School o...
03/06/2026

𝙄𝙎𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝙆𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙖 2026 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘽𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥

Ilocos Sur National High School officially launched Brigada Eskwela 2026 on June 1, 2026, with the theme, “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman,” highlighting the importance of community participation in creating a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment for students.

City Mayor Randy Singson along with SPM Jay Andia, SPM Larry Raboy, SPM Karen Baquiran and SPM ignacio Tadeo graced the launching and kick-off program, demonstrating the City Government of Vigan’s continued support for educational initiatives and programs that promote quality learning and student welfare.

The annual Brigada Eskwela mobilizes the collective efforts of the school's teaching and non-teaching personnel, student volunteers, Local Government Units (LGUs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) members, private sector partners, and community stakeholders. Through the spirit of bayanihan, participants work together to prepare classrooms, school facilities, and learning spaces in anticipation of the opening of classes.

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒!The City Government of Vigan reminds all applicants for the Bigueño Scholarship Pro...
03/06/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒!

The City Government of Vigan reminds all applicants for the Bigueño Scholarship Program that the deadline for the submission of requirements for new scholars is on June 12, 2026.

Interested students are encouraged to complete and submit their applications on or before the stated deadline to ensure their inclusion in the evaluation process.

For inquiries and assistance regarding scholarship requirements and application procedures, kindly coordinate with Mr. Arvin Senica, Scholarship Coordinator, at the 2nd Floor, City Mayor’s Office, Vigan City Hall. Or message the City Youth Development page
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BwUW4tAfK/

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗘𝗱𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣. 𝗣𝗮𝗷𝗼!🥳🎊May this day always be a special one to remember. Gre...
02/06/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗘𝗱𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣. 𝗣𝗮𝗷𝗼!🥳🎊

May this day always be a special one to remember.

Greetings from the City Government and the Bigueños!

02/06/2026

𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝" 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥.

The day's celebration began with a Flag Raising Ceremony led by LGBTQIA+ city employees, symbolizing the City Government of Vigan's commitment to equality, inclusivity, diversity, and respect for all.

The program featured Mardi Gras-inspired costumes, the ceremonial raising of the LGBTQIA+ Flag, and advocacy banners promoting acceptance and equal rights. A highlight of the event was the Best Pride Delegation Competition, where six clustered groups showcased creative performances and powerful advocacy messages in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Participants also marched through the city's streets in a colorful parade, spreading messages of love, acceptance, unity, and pride among residents and visitors alike.





𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐭𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭As part of its cont...
02/06/2026

𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐭𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

As part of its continuing efforts to support community-based livelihood initiatives and women empowerment programs, the City Government of Vigan conducted the distribution of sewing machines to the Federated Presidents of Gabriela ti Vigan on June 1, 2026 at the Vigan City Hall Lobby.

City Mayor Randy Singson, Vice Mayor Atty. Glendale Benzon, and members of the 9th City Council personally turned over seven (7) sewing machines to the organization, represented by the federated presidents from various barangays.

SPM Joy Benette Orio, President of Gabriela ti Vigan, expressed her gratitude to the City Government for the assistance. She shared that the sewing machines will serve as a valuable livelihood resource for the organization’s members and provide opportunities for income generation. She further noted that several members have already completed sewing skills training conducted by the Vigan Skills and Training Institute (VSTI), and these trained members will, in turn, serve as trainers and mentors to other members of the organization.

During the turnover, Mayor Randy also presented sample souvenir bag designs incorporating Vigan’s inabel fabric. He encouraged the organization to develop more innovative designs and explore opportunities to become suppliers of locally made souvenir bags and other products that showcase Vigan’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.

Address

Burgos Street Corner Quezon Avenue, VIgan City Hall, Vigan City
City Of Vigan
2700

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Vigan City PH posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Vigan City PH:

Shortcuts

Share

Category