Activities for Cebu 445th Founding Anniversary set

CEBU, Philippines - The provincial government has lined up activities for its month-long celebration  of Cebu’s 445th founding anniversary next month.

With the theme: “Pagtambayayong lig-onon kalambuan ipadayun,” the series of events will kick off on August 1 with the launching of “Province Awards” at the Capitol grounds. Local government heads and congressmen are expected to grace the affair.

The following day, August 2, there will be a fun walk from the Capitol to Fuente Circle and back, which will be followed by a zumba, a famous dance exercise. There will also be a family day and a free concert on this day.

On August 3 is the “Ironman,” an international sports event attended by triathletes.

August 4 and 5 are for wellness events and entertainment like singing competition and others, respectively.

On August 6, the founding day anniversary itself, there will be a “Sayaw sa Dekada 80” dance contest and “Gabii sa Sugbo” event on Aug. 8.

A “Media Night” activity and “Halad sa Kabataan Awarding” will be held on August 13 and 15, respectively.

On August 29, on the other hand, is the launching of Ugnayan  ng Barangay at Simbahan  with the Department of the Interior and the Local Government.

King Philip II of Spain appointed Miguel Lopez de Legaspi as the first governor of Cebu on  August 6, 1569.

Under Republic Act 8952, as Cebu celebrates its founding anniversary, the entire province including all component cities and even Cebu City enjoy a special non-working holiday or a 30-percent premium on top of their basic pay for those who will report to work on this day. — (FREEMAN)