GMA Network is one at heart with thousands of proud and excited Kapusong Ilocanos in celebrating a historic milestone this Thursday, May 7, as Ilocos Sur capital Vigan City officially becomes part of the New Seven Wonder Cities (N7WC).
Through an inauguration ceremony to be held at the St. Paul Cathedral grounds at 7:00pm, the Heritage City of Vigan formally earns a new distinction following its proclamation as one of the seven most incredible cities of the world last December 2014.
Among the Kapuso celebrities set to grace the said occasion are Benjamin Alves and Lauren Young as event hosts, together with Soul Diva Jaya and Fearless Diva Jonalyn Viray as special guest performers. The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the top musical ensembles in the Asia-Pacific region, will also be present to provide a classic touch to the affair.
Consequently, a plaque of appreciation will be awarded to GMA Network for mounting a successful inter-regional promotional campaign in support of the city’s bid to the coveted title last year. Receiving the award on behalf of GMA Network is AVP and Head of Regional Strategy and Business Development Division Oli Amoroso.
“We, from the Network, are proud to have been given the opportunity to partner with the local government of Vigan for the N7WC campaign. We are so honored because all our hard work paid off. The recognition we are about to receive from the people of Vigan will surely serve as a reminder of the fruitful relationship we have with them,” says Amoroso. “Without question, Vigan is definitely one of the world’s most beautiful cities,” he adds.
Also gracing the inauguration ceremony are Hon. Eva Marie Singson-Medina, Mayor of the City of Vigan and Mr. Bernard Weber, President and Founder of the New 7 Wonders Foundation.
The New 7 Wonders Foundation is the same institution that named the underground river in Puerto Princesa City as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The other winning cities for the N7WC include Beirut in London, Doha in Qatar, Durban in South Africa, Havana in Cuba, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and La Paz in Bolivia.
For more details, follow GMA Regional TV on Twitter and Instagram via @GMARegionalTV. The Network’s official hash tags for this event are #ViganNew7WonderCity and #KapusoStarsInVigan.