Davao de Oro Province---The province’s nature is like gold’s malleability, it bends, but it will never break. Fused with the right elements; Bayanihan spirit, resilient people and good governance, Davao de Oro will withstand whatever adversity it may experience.
As the nation celebrates the feast of the Immaculate Conception, the province also celebrates its “Thanksgiving Day” resounding the successful plebiscite which happened a year ago. This day also commemorates the province’s strength in recuperating itself from Typhoon Pablo’s wrath.
Unlike the past years where social gathering is allowed, the province celebrates its “Thanksgiving Day” in a new and a simple way of celebration yet the meaning remains pure. “This year’s celebration becomes even more meaningful because nahitabo kini in a middle of a pandemic. Today we are defying all odds. It is a resounding message that no pandemic, no typhoon and adversity can and will prevent us from thanking the Almighty One today. This is His and His alone.” said Governor Tyron Uy.
A Eucharistic Mass was offered following the safety protocols of the IATF. The later part of the celebration was made virtually thru the use of social media platforms making it accessible to the general public.
The virtual celebration was spearheaded by Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy and Vice Governor Maria Carmen Zamora and was also participated by Sen. Christopher Lawrence T. Go, Sen. Juan Edgardo M. Angara, Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, Sen. Emmanuel Pacquiao, Philippine Army Major General Macairog Alberto- Philippine's new ambassador to Israel, Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay- New Commanding General of the Philippine Army and Gen. Eduardo Manahan Año (Ret.)- DILG Secretary who gave their virtual messages as guest speakers.
December 8, 2020 marks the first anniversary of the renaming of the province from the former Compostela Valley to Davao de Oro. It is a day where its people united as one, finally naming the province to a place of golden opportunities.
A year ago, Dabawenyos said “Yes to Davao de Oro” and it happened by virtue of the Republic Act No. 11297. With a voter turn-out of 97% YES votes, a history was made.
Davao de Oro is not just a province’s name. It is a reflection of what is and what it will become someday. It mirrors its culture, way of life, its people, and its way of coping to any adversaries and challenges through the spirit of Bayanihan. (Jasteen P. Abella, Information Division, Davao de Oro, photo by Albert Dayao)
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