• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
As it marks its 57th charter anniversary, Bago City is celebrating sustainable leaps that the Bagonhons were able to realize as they continue to work together for a stronger and progressive city, according to Mayor Nicholas Yulo.
In a statement issued by the City’s Public Information Office, Yulo reaffirmed the importance of unity in the bid to move forward as a city from the many challenges, including those brought about by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
He added that Bago City was able to continue reaping success and dreaming even bigger for its people through upholding an excellent brand of leadership and sustaining strong cooperation with residents.
“The charter anniversary reminds us of our strength as a city, something worth celebrating,” the mayor added, as he urged every Bagonhon to be proud of their roots by taking part in the significant occasion.
Themed “Bago@57: Celebrating Sustainable Leaps Toward Recovery and Progress,” the celebration will officially open tomorrow, February 14, during the Agro-Industrial Cultural Educational Trade Fair at the Bantayan Park.
Yulo and Vice Mayor Ramon Torres, along with other officials, will lead the ceremony, to be followed by the Diwata sang Bago Pageant Night at Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Coliseum and Cultural Center (MYTMCCC) at 8 p.m.
Thirteen candidates are vying for the crown in this year’s pageant. They will be serenaded by Kapuso Heartthrob Derrick Monasterio.
On Wednesday, February 15, the city will host the whole-day Farmers and Fisherfolk Day at the Bantayan Park, DepEd Promenade 2023 dubbed “Harvest of Excellence” at MYTMCCC at 8 a.m., and Fantasia sang Bago 2023 also at MYTMCCC at 7 p.m.
The Employees Day Awarding and Recognition Ceremony will be held at MYTMCCC on February 16.
Other activities include Employees Day 2023 with Beks Battalion at MYTMCCC, Jazz Night 2023 at the Bantayan Park and Comedy Night with Beks Battalion also at the Bantayan Park on February 17; and RTNHS Day at the Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Sports Center, Gawad Bagonhon 2023 at MYTMCCC, and Best Product Search at Agro Barangay Booths on February 18.
Also, Bantayan Park will host a Party at the Park every 7 p.m., from February 14 to 18.
During the highlights on February 19, a thanksgiving mass will be held at the St. John the Baptist Parish Church in the morning to be followed by the 57th Charter Day Civic Military Parade at the city streets.
In the afternoon, Bagonhons and guests will witness the Babaylan Street Dance at the city streets, Babaylan Stage Competition, Sugilanon sang mga Barangay, Clean and Green Awarding, Agro Trade Fair Awarding and Best Product Search Awarding Ceremony all at MYTMCCC.
They will also be treated to a charter anniversary concert at the Sports Center at 9 p.m. featuring Ben & Ben and Chocolate Factory, where admission is free.*
