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Texas delegates, Philippine-American leaders join Baguio City mayor at Panagbenga 2025 to celebrate sister city partnership

by Neska Centina, LAWIN.news February 25, 2025
written by Neska Centina, LAWIN.news February 25, 2025
Photo courtesy: Aileen Ligot-Dizon Facebook Page
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BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Communities Aligning Baguio and San Antonio, Texas (CABSAT) delegation participated in the Panagbenga 2025 Parade this February, marking another milestone in the ongoing relationship between Baguio City and its sister city, San Antonio, Texas.

Photo courtesy: Aileen Ligot-Dizon Facebook Page

The delegation, along with representatives from the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas, joined San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg in the festivities.

Nirenberg, representing San Antonio, took part in the cultural celebration, which included a vibrant parade showcasing the region’s rich heritage.

Photo courtesy: Aileen Ligot-Dizon Facebook Page

In addition to their participation in the parade, the CABSAT delegates played a role in facilitating the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Baguio and the University of Texas.

The agreement aims to promote academic and cultural exchanges between the two institutions.

Photo courtesy: Aileen Ligot-Dizon Facebook Page

The Panagbenga 2025 festival, known for its flower floats and street dancing, continues to foster ties between the Philippines and international communities.

The involvement of CABSAT highlights the strengthening of Baguio’s relationship with San Antonio, Texas, through shared cultural and educational initiatives.

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Neska Centina is a journalist whose passion for storytelling has been shaped by both her media experience and legal background. Holding a Juris Doctor from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, she blends her understanding of law with her expertise in mass communication. Her journey in journalism began in elementary school, where she first served as Editor-in-Chief of her school publication, a role she continued in high school. This early love for writing led her to pursue Mass Communication at the same university, where she further honed her skills as Sports Editor for the Tolentine Star. After earning her degree, Neska’s career took her from the digital newsroom of ABS-CBN to local radio stations like Brigada News FM and Radyo Bandera Bacolod, where she reported, wrote, and anchored news. Her experience spans various platforms, allowing her to craft stories that are both compelling and informed by her legal knowledge. Today, Neska utilizes her varied background to enhance the field of journalism, reaching from Texas to the Philippines and the world. Disclaimer: The views and beliefs expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of LAWIN.news, its management, editorial board, or staff.

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