Children Festival Opens PasKoronadal 2019
Everything was merry and endearing as hundreds of talented kids dressed at their best and showcased their dance skills making the opening of Paskoronadal 2019 brighter and spectacular.
In line with the celebration, City Mayor Eliordo U. Ogena delivered his State of the Children Address. The local chief executive highlighted the local government’s efforts and initiatives towards the promotion of children’s rights to development, protection and participation.
“The Bagong Koronadal strongly advocates participative governance. This administration continues to provide opportunities to our pupils and children; we will continue to provide an avenue for the talents and skills in sports, socio-cultural and literally competitions. I believe, it is the duty of the government not only to protect its people but to develop its potential to the fullest”, Mayor Ogena said in his address.
Also, the Mayor proudly announced that San Lorenzo Ruiz Day Care Center of Barangay Zone I, under the care of Day Care Worker Shaun Pumaren was declared as this year’s winner in the school category of the 21st Gawad Kalasag (KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan, SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan). The award was conferred on December 6 at the Philippine International Convention Center in recognition of exemplary efforts in empowering communities to be capacitated and disaster resilient.
On the other hand, Committee on Women, Children and Family Relations Chairperson Councilor Marie Antonina I. Hurtado greeted the children and parents giving emphasis in her message the importance of establishing a solid foundation by instilling the value of love and respect during the children’s formative years.
The Children Festival is just one of the many activities lined-up in the week-long celebration of the PasKoronadal 2019 organized by the city government to offer Koronadaleños a Christmas, full of new shows, sights, music and attractions.