Hilwag Dance Troupe bagged the grand prize of ₱40,000.00 in the first-ever Pastores Dance Competition. Sipyat Dance Troupe earned second place, while Catandungan Cultural Troupe secured third place. The Best in Attire award went to Hilwag Dance Troupe, and non-winners were also given a ₱7,000.00 consolation prize.
The Pastores Dance Competition was part of the line-up of events for Giya sa Pasko, an annual festivity organized by ARDCI Microfinance, Incorporated for its members, staff, and the general public.