Traditional Ivatan house taken in Itbud (photo by Boyboy Castro) Cultural News World Bank Funds Batanes Eco-Cultural Project First Mass Wedding Remarks Valentine's Day The first mass wedding in Batanes was specially officiated on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2002, at the Basco Cathedral Around 9 couples in Basco were wed. Cong. Abad, Gov. Gato to Attend Eco-Cultural Tourism Conferences