DAO NAMED AS PROVINCIAL SPORTS AND SCOUTING CAPITAL IN ZAMPEN

By JONG CDION

Entrance of Dao (Photo by Jong Cadion)

PAGADIAN CITY - Barangay Dao which is formerly known as the home of Philippine Australian Development Assistant Program (PADAP) was developed and converted into a Provincial Government Center and now become the Sports and Scouting’s capital of Zamboanga Peninsula after former Second District Congressman Antonio “Tony” Hererra Cerilles elected as Governor of Zamboanga del Sur on 2010 national and local elections.

One of Governor Tony Cerilles seven point agenda for his administration includes the program for youth development through sports and scouting activities for them not to get involve in illegal drugs and other crimes.

Vice Governor Juan C. Regala (Photo by JONG CADION)

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan headed by Vice Governor Juan Regala, supported the Governor’s agenda through legislation for the development not only in Dao but of the entire province of Zamboanga del Sur.

Dao is now equipped with sports facilities where the athletes have the venue for trainings. It used to be the venue for provincial athletic competitions and recently hosting the Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association Meet (ZPRAA).

Plaza  inside Prov'l Gov't Center (Photo by JONG CADION)

Dao is also tagged as the home of Boys and Girls Scouts of the province after Governor Tony developed the area for scouting activities which already hosted for the first time the Mindanao Jamboree on 2011 attended by Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines  

The former PADAP compound as you can see the difference is unbelievable after the present administration has the political will to implement huge infrastructure projects, construction of buildings and landscaping, constructions of different sports facilities to cater big events like the recently concluded ZPRAA 2013.

The Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center equipped with modern medical facilities was intentionally constructed in Dao for the realization of one of the seven point agenda which is the health services to the people in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.

The former PADAP compound is also the regular venue of annual and weeklong festivity of province which is known as " Megayon Festival " that is celebrated every September 17 for the commemoration of the founding anniversary of the province.