49TH ARAW NG MABUHAY PROMOTES PEACE- BUILDING ACTIVITIES

By     JONG CADION

MABUHAY, Zamboanga Sibugay Province (Jan,28, 2016) -- Eve to golden anniversary, the municipality of Mabuhay, on its 49^th anniversary, showcased activities that promote peace and build harmony among its constituent and neighboring towns from its week-long celebration that kick-off on January 10 until January 25, 2016.

                                                                              

The 49^th Founding Anniversary of Mabuhay bearing the theme, “Ang Lig-on nga Pangagamhanan, Sandiganan ug Paglaum sa Katawhan” (The Strong Governance is the Foundation and Hope of the People) demonstrated the  commitment among all the stakeholders to uphold strong leadership where  everyone is recognized and is not left behind, said Municipal Mayor Restituto O. Calññge.

“Ang maong tema maoy perpektong naghulagway sa atong lungsod karon ug ingon man sa atong padayon nga ginalauman sa tuig pang moabut. Kining tanan dili nato makab-ot kung ako nag-inusara, kondili, gikan kini sa hiniusang tumong ug kasingkasing sa mga kauban kong nagserbisyo sa katawhan ug sa mabuhaynon nga nagsalig ug andam moabaga namo, he added. (The theme itself is a perfect picture that describes our town today and our continued expectation on the coming years. This cannot be attained alone but it comes from the unified goal and from the heart of my fellow workers who served the people and the Mabuhaynons who selflessly trusted and cooperated us).

Municipal Mayor Restituto O. Caloñge.

Mayor Caloñge disclosed that within the duration, series of activities were lined up such as civic parade, invitational basketball, volleyball, tennis tournament, medical outreach, operation Tuli, Boxing, Talent Show, Drum and Lyres Competition, Fire Works Display, Coronation Night on the Search for Mutya ng Kapayapaan and Eucharistic mass, field demonstration, and Got Talent.

“Of all the activities we’re doing, our primary goal is to entertain our constituent, promote tourism and friendliness while building trust and confidence among the neighboring towns who also joined and witnessed the competitions, SB Member Joval John Samonte, the Committee Chairman of Araq ng Mabuhay also said.

Gracing the event are the presence of Romeo Jalosjos, Board members of District 1 Boyet Cabilao Yambao, Lesley Joy Jore, Abdul Said Ahiron and  Editha Calonge who inspired the audience and congratulated the efforts  made by the Mabuhaynons for coming up such initiative.

In closing, the Local Chief Executive expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Mabuhay, Chairpersons per Committees, the members of the Tri-media who took coverage of the celebration, the academe, CSOs, visitors and guest who made the celebration fruitful.

Municipal Mayor Restituto O. Caloñge

“As we are getting closer to golden years by next year, the Mabuhaynons can ensure that through a strong governance, they have hope for a sustainable development,” the Municipal Mayor said. (with reports by LC)M