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MASBATE CITY CELEBRATES PAGDAYAO FESTIVAL
Written by carol   
Friday, 15 May 2009

                The City Government of Masbate celebrates the PAGDAYAO FESTIVAL in honor of Saint Anthony Cathedral, the city’s Patron Saint this May-June 2009. This is the 1st time the city will celebrate this annual fiesta with a month-long activities. There are activities lined-up for the people to partake-in in celebrating this festivity. This fiesta also brings sensible and relevant advocacies like protection of the environment, anti-discrimination against 3rd sex and recognition of vulnerable groups in the society like senior citizens and women. The theme is Kabukidan, Kadagatan, Katawuhan….Protektaran! 

                Opening Salvo is Gay Walkathon with advocacy on the protection of the environment as well as an advocacy against discrimination of the 3rd sex. It was slated last May 11, which was participated in by gays of the city. Other activities include Basketball tournament, singing contest, painting contest, general homecoming of COLMNHS and Osmena Colleges and many other activities (mentioned hereunder). It will commence on June 13 with a Mass in the morning and City Night in the evening. 

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                For further details regarding Pagdayao Festival, you may contact MS. AZENITH ESTRADA of the Office of the City Mayor. Telephone number is (056) 3335-844.

 

Last Updated ( Friday, 15 May 2009 )
 
LAPAY BANTIGUE FESTIVAL WINS IN ALIWAN AND MAGAYON FESTIVAL
Written by carol   
Friday, 15 May 2009

                 The heavy downpour of rain did not stop the Lapay Bantigue Festival from showing their winning choreography during the Aliwan Fiesta, a street dancing and showdown competition held last April 25, 2009 in Quirino Grandstand, Manila. The contingent brought home 3rd runner-up beating other contingents coming from different festivals in the country.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 May 2009 )
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SK FEDERATION’S LAKBAY-ARAL IN PALAWAN AND CEBU: A WORTHWHILE EXPERIENCE
Written by carol   
Monday, 11 May 2009

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              An educational tour was conducted by the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Provincial Federation through the headship of Soccii Nenotchka R. Tuason, SK Provincial Federation President last April 14-20 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan and Cebu City. There were 19 SK Chairmen from different barangays and municipalities of the Province who had productive and wonderful experiences with Lakbay-Aral.

Last Updated ( Friday, 15 May 2009 )
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The Local Government Unit of Masbate City, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites suppliers/ manufacturers/ distributors to apply for eligibility and if found eligible, to bid for the Procurement of Water Analysis Laboratory Equipment... More details click here (1) supply of materials testing equipment and (2) units of Dump Truck ... More Details click here , Procurement of (1) unit 4 - Wheel drive Tractor and Implements... More Details click here , Procurement of (2) units Dump Truck (10 wheeler)... More Details click here , for the use of the City Government.

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            CITY VETERINARY OFFICE
                                                            Considered as one of the laudable programs of the LGU, the City Veterinary Office currently conducts it annual program on the protection and prevention of livestock, dogs and other animals against diseases and other health threats. These programs are done in 30 barangays of the city, either in upland, coastal or poblacion barangays.
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         CITY HEALTH OFFICE CONDUCTS
                     OPERATION TULI
                                                                              The City Health Office carries—out it annual program called Operation Tuli (circumcision) in the 30 baranagays of the city from April 13-May 5, 2009. The activity started in Barangay Nursery and commenced in Barangay Bantigue. The team of doctors and nurses and other health service providers is composed of four teams to facilitate the conduct of operation tuli.               
                                                                              It is already a practise that every summer in the Philippines, young males undergo circumcision. Circumcision is the removal of some foreskin from the penis. In the country, males are being circumcised because it is believed that it provides important health advantages which outweigh risks and other myths as well as ethical issues.

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