15,000 lanterns, giant Christmas tree light up Iriga’s holiday spirit


IRIGA CITY — The city burst into color as some 15,000 handcrafted lanterns made from indigenous materials lit up the streets in an annual parade that has become a symbol of Irigueños’ resilience and community spirit. Mayor Wilfredo Rex Oliva, together with members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council), led the lantern parade and the