Senate President Manuel Villar received a plaque of appreciation from Surigao City Mayor Alfonso Casurra (left)and Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Ace Barbers (right). Looking on is Congressman Florencio Garay of the 2nd District of Surigao del Sur (extreme left)
Amiel Ranalan
Surigao News Bureau
Surigao City – The City of Surigao celebrated its 38th Charter anniversary on August 31, 2008 at the city hall with a theme “Achieving Success and Continuity…Looking Towards The Future…” Mayor Alfonso Casurra led the ceremonies together with Vice Mayor Rico Salvador Sering and members of the City Council, city officials, barangay officials and employees. Also attending the ceremony were Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Ace Barbers, former Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers, Vice Governor Noel P. Catre, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, other provincial officials and employees.
The day long activity kicked off with a parade participated by the different sectors, different barangays, civic organizations and the business and educational institutions within the city. It was followed by flag raising ceremonies at the city hall which includes the raising of the City and the Provincial flags. It was then followed by the presentation of the Rotary awardees of Outstanding Surigaonons which include Mr. Miles Chua, the current Vice President of Sun Cellular Network, the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres and the Surigao City College of Science and Technology.
The highlight of the activity celebration however is the presence of Senate President Manuel Villar who is the guest speaker. Speaker Villar arrived accompanied by Surigao del Sur 2nd District Congressman Florencio Garay and TV news anchor Martin Andanar and was welcomed by City Mayor Alfonso Casurra and Governor Robert Ace Barbers. In his introductory speech, Governor Barbers urged the youth to emulate the qualities of Senator Villar by saying that “if there is sipag at tiyaga, one will be successful.” He capped it by assuring the Surigaonons support for Sen. Villar “ for whatever your plans in the future, we assure, Surigaonons will be behind you.” Sen. Villar reciprocated this gesture by hinting Governor Barbers is a national political material. “Mapalad ang Surigao kay Governor Barbers. Ito ay isang personalidad na kailangan ng ating bansa para malutas ang kanyang mga problema at suliranin.”
Villar, in his inspirational speech, urged everybody to be hopeful and to have a confidence in themselves. If one cannot find a job, there’s always an alternative which is to go to business. He made an example of his life, which has humble beginnings, as a shrimp vendor in Divisoria Market, which he turned around to become one of the country’s successful real estate developer and now as Senate President. “Ang pakiusap ko lang, huwag ilagay sa inyong mga sarili na kayo ay hamak na Pilipino lamang. Wala tayong ikahiya. Maraming beses na akong bumagsak, tayo lang ako nang tayo. (What I ask is that don’t be mired with the idea that you are only an ordinary Filipino We have nothing to be ashamed of. I have fallen so many times, I just kept on getting up).” In the end, Villar said once the pride and dignity of the people will be restored, the country will improve.
Villar then received a plaque of appreciation from Mayor Casurra assisted by Governor Ace Barbers and afterwards witnessed the colorful parade participated in by the different sectors of Surigao City.
The day long activity kicked off with a parade participated by the different sectors, different barangays, civic organizations and the business and educational institutions within the city. It was followed by flag raising ceremonies at the city hall which includes the raising of the City and the Provincial flags. It was then followed by the presentation of the Rotary awardees of Outstanding Surigaonons which include Mr. Miles Chua, the current Vice President of Sun Cellular Network, the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres and the Surigao City College of Science and Technology.
The highlight of the activity celebration however is the presence of Senate President Manuel Villar who is the guest speaker. Speaker Villar arrived accompanied by Surigao del Sur 2nd District Congressman Florencio Garay and TV news anchor Martin Andanar and was welcomed by City Mayor Alfonso Casurra and Governor Robert Ace Barbers. In his introductory speech, Governor Barbers urged the youth to emulate the qualities of Senator Villar by saying that “if there is sipag at tiyaga, one will be successful.” He capped it by assuring the Surigaonons support for Sen. Villar “ for whatever your plans in the future, we assure, Surigaonons will be behind you.” Sen. Villar reciprocated this gesture by hinting Governor Barbers is a national political material. “Mapalad ang Surigao kay Governor Barbers. Ito ay isang personalidad na kailangan ng ating bansa para malutas ang kanyang mga problema at suliranin.”
Villar, in his inspirational speech, urged everybody to be hopeful and to have a confidence in themselves. If one cannot find a job, there’s always an alternative which is to go to business. He made an example of his life, which has humble beginnings, as a shrimp vendor in Divisoria Market, which he turned around to become one of the country’s successful real estate developer and now as Senate President. “Ang pakiusap ko lang, huwag ilagay sa inyong mga sarili na kayo ay hamak na Pilipino lamang. Wala tayong ikahiya. Maraming beses na akong bumagsak, tayo lang ako nang tayo. (What I ask is that don’t be mired with the idea that you are only an ordinary Filipino We have nothing to be ashamed of. I have fallen so many times, I just kept on getting up).” In the end, Villar said once the pride and dignity of the people will be restored, the country will improve.
Villar then received a plaque of appreciation from Mayor Casurra assisted by Governor Ace Barbers and afterwards witnessed the colorful parade participated in by the different sectors of Surigao City.
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