Maco wins LGU Night

Las Fiestas de Oro at the 12^th Bulawan Festival

Compostela Valley Province – Municipal local government units from different sectors of the province compete at the 12^th Bulawan Festival for LGU Night: Las Fiestas de Oro on March 3, 2019. In light of the event, spectators are able to see the different performances as they learn more about the history and traditions through the representation of the festivals they hold in their respective area.

They were able to showcase their presentations at the said event and many were able to see their spectacular talents and precisions in their performances. The formal event started off with a message from the LMP President Hon. Roberto M. Yugo Sr. followed by the presentation of the board of judges, Mr. Richard Dian Vilar, Ms. Ma. Cynthia P. Aranas, and Ms. Dolores G. Curay.

The contenders from Maco, who represented their municipality’s “Kaimonan Festival” were hailed the winners for the Las Fiestas de Oro, followed by the participants from Maragusan, who represented the “Pyagsawitan Festival”, and Montevista, representing the “Diwanag Festival”, winning 1^st and 2^nd runner up, respectively.

Other festivals represented during the night were from other areas within Comval Province: Pantukan and the “Pasaka Festival”, Mawab and the “Pasandugan Festival”, Compostela and the “Buganihan Festival”, Mabini and the “Dapungan Festival”, Laak and the “Imunan Cum-Fruit Festival”, New Bataan and the “Sal’Lupongan Festival”, and Nabunturan with the “Simballay Festival”.

Provincial governor Hon. Jayvee Tyron L. Uy also gives his message as he showed appreciation for the representation of the different areas within the province and how it important it is to preserve their area’s culture and history.

Guests included for the night were Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who gave out an enriching message for those in attendance during the event, and Filipino celebrity Bella Padilla, who also entertained everyone with a special performance number.

The event is part of the weeklong celebration of the 12^th Bulawan Festival and 21^st Founding Anniversary of Compostela Valley that runs from March 3 to 8, 2019.

This year’s festivity highlights the private-public partnership with big and reputable companies as well as officials supporting the event:  Co-presenters  Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, Senior Board Member Arturo T. Uy, Congressman Maricar S. Zamora and Vice-Governor Manuel Zamora, Congressman Ruwel Peter S. Gonzaga, Apex Mining Company Inc., Torre Lorenzo Development Corp, MARINO Party List, HUGPONG NG PAGBABAGO, Dumper Party List and Beautederm. For Diamond Sponsorship: Krishael’s Events and Concept while for Gold Sponsorship, SUMIFRU Philippines, Phoenix Fuels Inc., Cong. Antonio Floirendo, Jr. and HEXAT Mining Co., Inc.  (Sean Seismundo, IDS Comval)

Comval conducts Bulawanong Kinaiyahan Tree (Palm) Planting

Compostela Valley Province--- As early as 6 o’clock in the morning a total of two thousand (2,000) palm trees were planted along Daang Maharlika National Highway of Barangay Magsaysay to Barangay San Roque of Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province during the conduct of the “Bulawanong Kinaiyahan Tree Planting” activity on March 6, 2019.

The activity is in line with the celebration of “12^th Bulawan Festival and 21^st Founding Anniversary” of Compostela Valley Province on March 8, 2019 with the theme: “The Gold One. Ang Bulawan sa Tanan.”

The activity was spearheaded by the provincial government of Compostela Valley under Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO).

The participants of the tree planting activity were the provincial officials lead by Governor Uy, Municipal Government of Nabunturan under Mayor Chelita Amatong, National Offices such us the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Department of Education (DepEd), Bauru of Fire Protection (BFP), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Barangay Local Government of Barangay Magsaysay, Barangay Poblacion and Barangay San Roque of Nabunturan.

Also joining the tree planting activity were the League of Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), Employees of the provincial Government of Comval, and the private partners namely; ALDEVINCO, APEX Mining Company, ARMOR, KMC, Sumifru, King Coop, Eagle AGPET, AMCI and other public and private sectors.

This year’s festivity highlights the private-public partnership with big and reputable companies as well as officials supporting the event:  Co-presenters  Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, Senior Board Member Arturo T. Uy, Congressman Maricar S. Zamora and Vice-Governor Manuel Zamora, Congressman Ruwel Peter S. Gonzaga, Apex Mining Company Inc., Torre Lorenzo Development Corp, MARINO Party List, HUGPONG NG PAGBABAGO, Dumper Party List and Beautederm. For Diamond Sponsorship: Krishael’s Events and Concept while for Gold Sponsorship, SUMIFRU Philippines, Phoenix Fuels Inc., Cong. Antonio Floirendo, Jr. and HEXAT Mining Co., Inc. (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

As early as 6 o’clock in the morning a total of two thousand (2,000) palm trees were planted along Daang Maharlika National Highway of Barangay Magsaysay to Barangay San Roque of Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province during the conduct of the “Bulawanong Kinaiyahan Tree Planting” activity on March 6, 2019. (Photo from FB acct of Comval DepEd SDS Rey Solitario)