25 Trainees Complete City’s 4th Implementing Therapeutic Massage Treatment Program

 

                Twenty five program beneficiaries have completed their training on Implementing Therapeutic Massage Treatment.

The culmination of the 4^th batch of trainees took place at Marjhun’s Restaurant last April 30.

                The continuing program which is part of the annual Wellness Program for Progress under the leadership of Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca in partnership with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority has given skills training and livelihood opportunities to Victoriahanons for many years and even brought trainees to employment abroad.

                Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca congratulated the graduates and challenged them to do well in their work which will help their families and community.

Executive Assistant to the Mayor Dino Acuña, Executive Assistant IV Audie Malaga, LMT/Trainer Therapeutic Massage NC II Susan Gomez, OFW NCII Therapist of Batch I Michael Villanueva, Pastor Donald Acha, TESDA trainers, program committee/implementers and therapists of the previous batches were also present during the culmination.

The trainees were very emotional when they gave their testimonies filled with gratitude to the Mayor, their trainers and program committee/implementers.

They also gave their best in their intermission numbers and gave a special tribute to their trainer during the graduation.

Victorias City Holds Seminar, Drill On Fire Safety

 

                      The City Government of Victorias in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection, Victorias City Fire Station sponsored a Seminar on Fire Prevention and Safety at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center last April 28.

                The orientation was headed by Acting City Fire Marshal Insp. Sidgie Gerardo with guest speakers FO1 Sauro Baylon, FO1 Joery Moquete, FO1 Stephen Pedrajas, and FO1 Glenn Buanghog.

                Their lectures covered the BFP Mission and Vision; BFP Legal Mandate; Chemistry of Fire; Fire Prevention; Fire Suppression Techniques; Concept on Fire Exit/Evacuation Drill and Formation of Fire Brigade.

                Insp. Gerardo believes that information and education is very crucial in the prevention of dreaded fire incidents in the community and that each of us can be fire wardens of our own household.

                A fire drill at the Victorias City Hall participated by the City officials, department heads, employees and clients, was conducted the day after the lecture.

               

               

Victorias City Honors Our Lady Of Victory During 108th Malihaw Festival

Victorias City commemorated the 108^th feast of its Patron Saint Nuestra Señora de la Victoria through Malihaw Festival with the theme “Balik-Victorias, Upod Kita sa Pag-Asenso!” last April 24 – 26.

As the festivity opened last April 24, a Diana was held early in the morning followed by the 3K and 10K Marathon and the Opening Parade of the different participating groups and organizations of the City.

A Garden Show at the Victorias City Public Plaza showcased different ornamental and herbal plants for sale facilitated by the City Agriculture’s Office simultaneous with a 5-Aside futsal exhibition.

In the evening, the Victorias City is for Jesus, A night of Joyful Noise, Praise and Thanksgiving took place where different religious organizations gathered to sing praises to Jesus at the Victorias City Public Plaza.

                After which, a street party and live band sponsored by Smart brought entertainment to the people.

                The 7-Aside Football simultaneous with the 3K and 10K Marathon opened the second day of the festival.

The Victorias City Women’s Organization also had their parade and folk dance competition at the Victorias Public Plaza and a Chess Tournament at the Senior Citizen Pavilion was also held.

The first ever “Pagpasidungog sa Pinakamaayo nga Tapasero kag Encargado” was held at Brgy. XIV Hda. Ofelia  with different competitions for the City’s great tapaseros and encargados.

Also on the same day, Kasalan 2014 Civil Mass Wedding has wed 58 couples at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Arts and Cultural Center with Inter-women Volleyball Elimination simultaneously held at the Public Plaza.

Finally, the City had its own Victorias Hymn after having the song competition grand finals spearheaded by the City in cooperation with the Victorias National High School.

The Mutya ng Lahi Coronation Night featured mother and daughter tandems that showcased their talents and skills.

Chakra, the City-sponsored band entertainment along with a street party took place right after the events.

On the City’s Feast Day, April 26, a Diana, procession of the Our Lady of Victory Parish, Concelebrated Mass took place early in the morning.

The 6k Marathon, Inter-Women’s Volleyball Championship, Chess Tournament, Taekwondo, Boxing were the sports events during the festivity highlights.

The 1^st Mayor Wantan Palanca Invitational Motocross Competition and 1^st Vice Mayor Jerry Jover Shootfest also took place.

A Fluvial Parade and Re-enactment of Victorias’ History, Most Beautiful Bangka Contest and Bangka Race was held at the Daan Banwa Port, Brgy. IX.

The skateboarding Competition and Street Party were the activities at the City Public Plaza during the afternoon.

In the evening were the RMN Hiphop Competition, Balik-Victorias Cultural Show, Awarding of the 10 Outstanding Victoriahanon OFW, Cong. Albee Celebrity Guest Night with Dianne Medina and Ahron Villena and Fireworks Display followed by a Street Party sponsored by Globe.

Daan Banwa Rejoices On Its 3rd Hinugyaw Sa Malihaw

                In honor of Patron Saint Nuestra Señora de la Victoria, Daan Banwa, Brgy. IX celebrated its third Hinugyaw sa Malihaw Festival last April 26.

                This festival commemorates the City’s rich history and the great lady who saved the town and the first settlement from marauders.

Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca joined the celebration of the people of Daan Banwa.

The activity commenced with a fluvial parade from Daan Banwa to Brgy VI-A Port and back and was followed by various special numbers of the residents including the Asosasyon sang mga Tigulang sa Daan Banwa or the “ASTIG” of Brgy. IX.

An exciting tableau or re-enactment of the City’s history was done by the youth of the barangay.

                Brgy. Capt. Juvy Pepello, the barangay officials and residents joined hands as they sang the community song, “If We Hold On Together”.

                A Barangay Street Party followed which everyone participated in.

Daan Banwa Rejoices On Its 3rd Hinugyaw Sa Malihaw

                In honor of Patron Saint Nuestra Señora de la Victoria, Daan Banwa, Brgy. IX celebrated its third Hinugyaw sa Malihaw Festival last April 26.

                This festival commemorates the City’s rich history and the great lady who saved the town and the first settlement from marauders.

Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca joined the celebration of the people of Daan Banwa.

The activity commenced with a fluvial parade from Daan Banwa to Brgy VI-A Port and back and was followed by various special numbers of the residents including the Asosasyon sang mga Tigulang sa Daan Banwa or the “ASTIG” of Brgy. IX.

An exciting tableau or re-enactment of the City’s history was done by the youth of the barangay.

                Brgy. Capt. Juvy Pepello, the barangay officials and residents joined hands as they sang the community song, “If We Hold On Together”.

                A Barangay Street Party followed which everyone participated in.

58 Couples Wed In Victorias City During Kasalan 2014

              Fifty eight couples said “I do” during the 2^nd civil mass wedding for 2014 of the City at the Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña Cultural and Arts Center last April 25 which is incidentally in time for the 108^th Malihaw Festival.

                Kasalan 2014 had the theme, “Asenso Victroiahanon! Buas Damlag sang Pamilya Aton Tamdon.”

                Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca was the solemnizing officer with Vice Mayor Jerry Jover and City Councilors Dexter Senido, Sulpicio Montinola, Vicent Marie Roa, Ronilo Sarito and Teodoro Panisales as principal sponsors.

                With a turquoise blue motif, the couples marched in the venue and as the wedding progressed, a meaningful exchange of love vows took place.

                Assemblies of God’s Senior Pastor Edgar Gatumbato blessed the couples and the City officials shared their special messages to them.

                The simple ceremony had the distribution of tokens and wedding gifts, wedding dance, releasing of doves, throwing of bouquet and bachelor’s garter, sharing of cake and the toasting of wine which was led by Councilor Roa.

                Councilors Montinola and Senido sang for the newly weds during the banquet.

                City Civil Registrar Julie Ann the City said that this is the second mass wedding of the City of which the first one was co-sponsored by the PAG-IBIG last Feb. 14 where about 157 couples were married.