Catholic devotees carry images of the Santo Niño and dance in celebration of the Grand Religious Sádsad at San Jose Parish in Placer, Iloilo City, on January 25, 2025.

The “Religious Sádsad” serves as a key highlight of the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, showcasing devotees’ deep devotion to the Santo Niño through joyful and prayerful dancing. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Sto. Niño: Hope of the Pilgrim Church.” (MB Video by Mark Balmores)