[1] This dance, together with the Jota, became popular among the illustrados or the upper class and later adapted among the local communities.

In the early 18th century, any dance that is considered jovial and lively was called Pandanggo.

Local dancers have many ways of doing the Pandanggo, but there is one thing in common between different versions: they have gay and sprightly figures.

Pandanggo sa Ilaw, which originated in Lubang Island, Mindoro, involves the dancers performing while balancing lights.

Pandanggo is still danced by many people but mostly in religious rituals and processions such as the Pandangguhan sa Pasig, during the procession of St. Martha, and the Sayaw sa Obando which has a pandanggo for childless couples.