CdeO all set for June celebrations

Wednesday 13th of June 2012

CAGAYAN DE ORO, June 13 -- The city has commemorated the 114th Independence Day yesterday, June 12, but will also hold programs several days after that, including the the 62nd Charter Day celebration of Cagayan de Oro on June 15, and the 151st birth anniversary of Gat Jose Rizal on June 19.

Councilor Adrian Barba, chair of the committee created by Mayor Vicente Emano to make preparations for the historic celebrations, said several activities will highlight commemorative rites for the important celebrations.

Flag-raising rites and fitting programs will take place at the Kiosko Kagawasan on June 15 and 19 to be led by Mayor Vicente Emano, Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas, and city councilors.

June 12 has been highlighted by the launching of the 3D Art Museum at the Community Ampitheater. The Kagay-anons also enjoyed a Night with Abi (Fiesta sa Nayon) at the Golden Friendship Park.

Today, June 13, the Department of Education will hold a Cultural Night at the Kiosko Kagawasan, and on June 14, the much awaited two-day Mega Job Fair 2012 takes place at the City Tourism Hall. That same day, the 1st Cagayan de Oro Blood Council Summit will be held at the City Council Session Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

A civic-military parade composed of city hall officials and employees, barangay officials who will be on their baro’t saya, and the Drum and Bugle Corps of private and public schools, with the participation of boy and girl scouts of the Philippines, will highlight the city’s Charter Day celebration on June 15. In this night, the public can watch and enjoy a concert at the park at the Kiosko Kagawasan.

Continuation of the city’s sportsfest takes place on June 18 at the City Hall quadrangle. This day will also mark the opening rites of ABCCA- Calaanan.

Tree planting and clean-up activities in relocation sites and coastal areas have also been incorporated in the program.

Councilor Barba is inviting the public to participate and enjoy the scheduled activities and to relish the importance of the celebrations. (LCR/PIA10)