Sagay opens Christmas fair

The second Christmas Parade for the 27 Christmas mascots in their costumes with their group members was held in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, recently.

Clustered departments of the city government, schools and colleges, non-government organizations, business establishments, and the association of barangay captains joined the Christmas Parade, a Sagay City press release said.

Victoria Uychiat has chaired the Committee on Christmas Parade since it started last year with Schools Division Superintendent John Arnold Siena as co-chairman.

The Ecumenical Prayer Service conducted by the Sagay Association of Ministers for Ecumenical Endeavors Inc. followed when the parade participants arrived at the city public plaza, the press release said.

A freshman at the Sagay National High School, Shenren Batangas, champion of the Provincial Tour Guiding Competition, carried a golden globe with holiday trimmings which she passed on to Georgie Javelosa, president of the Association of Barangay Captains, then to Vice Mayor Kent Javelosa and to Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva.

Cueva and his wife, Marites, assisted by city officials, switched on the lights.

A fireworks display was later held. The Sinigayan Kahoneros provided live entertainment to Sagaynons the whole night through.

This year's Christmas Fair theme is “Christmas 2011- the message remains: Glory to God in the highest and PEACE toward men of goodwill,” the press release said.

A Christmas Photo Booth was also launched.

The second Christmas Parade Best Christmascot, Best Barangay Light a Tree, and Best Christmas Light A tree will be awarded during the closing program, the press release added.*

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IN E.B. MAGALONA
Paskua sa Banwa marked

The week-long “Paskua sa Banwa” celebration of E.B. Magalona, in Negros Occidental ended Sunday night, with the Pop Dance Showdown as highlight.

Of the 10 participating dance troupes, the Pasil Dance Crew from Brgy. Pasil emerged as champion, with the HP Dance Crew of Brgy. Alicante and Republika 2.0 of Brgy. Tanza as first and second runners-up, respectively, a press release from E.B. Magalona said.

Aside from pop dance, other contests were the search for Gino-ong Tanod 2011, Magalona Got Talent and Inter-Barangay Daigon Contest.

Proclaimed Gino-ong Tanod 2011 was Arthur Nonial, 42, of Brgy. Damgo, who was also named Best in Formal Wear.

First runner-up was Joanne Ballador, 36, of Brgy. 3-Poblacion, while 61-year-old Seldi Balili of Brgy. Manta-angan, won second runner-up and Best in Talent, the press release said.

A duo of fire dancers from Barangay Tuburan was declared champion in the Magalona Got Talent, with Mary Pumaren of Brgy. Alicante as first runner-up with her rendition of “Ikaw”, and the pop dancers of Brgy. Tanza were second runner-up.

Brgy. Alicante was champion in the Inter-Barangay Daigon with Brgys. Manta-angan and Gahit as first and second runners-up, respectively.

Winners in the contests received cash prizes, the press release added.*

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City conducts bloodletting

Officials of Bacolod City led by Mayor Evelio Leonardia conducted a whole-day bloodletting activity recently at the lobby of the Bacolod City Government Center.

This activity was in coordination with the Philippine National Red Cross Negros Occidental Chapter, and with the support of SMART Telecommunications, a City Hall press release said.

“Give Blood to Save Lives” was the theme and Leonardia said he was glad this type of noble activity was done at the government center and many city employees responded to the call.

Smart manager, RJ Bermudes, said their company is into community service and this is the first time they partnered with a local government unit.

A total of 28 donors gave blood after undergoing a medical examination and screening under the care of PNRC physician Dr. Rosimar Reyes.

Blood donor Michael Arendon said he participated so he can help others who are in need of blood, the press release added.*

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