The Municipality of Malungon in Sarangani Province on July 20, 2018 celebrated its 49th Foundation Anniversary with the theme "Malungon: Our Home, Our Pride".
Residents and visitors from neighboring towns flocked the municipal and Sunken grounds on Friday as different activities were held. These include the Civic Military Parade which was participated by different sectors in the municipality followed by a Thanksgiving Service and Floral Offering at Guillermo Constantino Sr. Park and the Culmination Program at the Sunken Grounds.
Among the personalities who celebrated with the people of Malungon were Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana who delivered the keynote speech, Congressman Zajid Mangudadatu of the 2nd District of Manguindanao and Senator Manny Pacquiao. Also present were Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, Congressman Ruel Pacquiao of the Lone District of Sarangani, other officials from neighboring towns of Malungon, and heads and representatives of different national line agencies in the region.
Residents and visitors from neighboring towns flocked the municipal and Sunken grounds on Friday as different activities were held. These include the Civic Military Parade which was participated by different sectors in the municipality followed by a Thanksgiving Service and Floral Offering at Guillermo Constantino Sr. Park and the Culmination Program at the Sunken Grounds.
At noon time, residents and visitors gathered at Sunken Grounds for the fellowship luncheon wherein atleast 50 lechon baboy (roasted pig) were prepared for everyone to enjoy and feast on.
The "Gabi ng Turismo" was the highlight of this year's celebration.
The star-studded activity featured celebrities and performers sponsored by Senator Manny Pacquiao. These include one of the country's music icon Mr. Freddie Aguilar who performed some of his top hits with the Watawat Band. GMA artists Jake Vargas and Gabbi Garcia, comedians Long Mejia, Dennis and Jim Padilla, Rundolph, the newest Facebook sensation from General Santos City and Norman Mitchell also entertained the crowd, while Kuerdas Band and Callalily brought the house down with their music.
A 10-minute fireworks display light up Malungon's sky and left spectators in awe capped this year's celebration.
The "Gabi ng Turismo" was the highlight of this year's celebration.
Freddie Aguilar and Sen. Manny Pacquiao did a duet with the popular hit "Ipaglaban Mo" |
A 10-minute fireworks display light up Malungon's sky and left spectators in awe capped this year's celebration.