In celebration of the 45^th founding anniversary of the National Economic and Development Authority, NEDA Regional Office VI employees participated in the Sponsors Mardi Gras during the 50^th celebration of the Dinagyang Festival for Señor Sto. Niño in Iloilo City on January 27, 2018.

NRO-VI led by Regional Director Ro-Ann A. Bacal danced with Tunog ng Progreso, the official theme song of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022, in the designated performance areas of the Iloilo City Central Business District witnessed by thousands of on-lookers.  Back in January 2013, the NRO-VI also participated in the same event during the celebration of NEDA@40.

The Sponsors Mardi Gras is participated by various business groups, organizations, government agencies, and tertiary schools in Iloilo City and is featured a day before the main event – the Dinagyang tribal dance competition. (RGCaspillo/DRD).