n’s noble gesture for Victorias.
The activity attended by City officials, Acuña clan, Don Quiña’s descendants and special guests took place at the Victorias City Public Plaza last Oct. 17.
Vice Mayor Jerry Jover in his opening remarks, acknowledged the attendees and Don Quiña’s family and he admired the legendary man’s great deed of donating the land where the City’s seat of government stands.
Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca thanked everyone who graced the activity of Don Quiña, a man who truly made a difference in the lives of Victoriahanons.
He reminded the new generation that they too are capable of making a difference with their big and small efforts as inspired by Don Quiña.
“I would like the new generation to learn that you can do something that will affect positively the next generations”, said Mayor Palanca.
Descendant of Don Quiña, Dr. Ernesto Palanca also gave his inspirational message in appreciation of their ancestor and the Victoriahanons who made Victorias, what it is now.
The Victorias National High School Symphony Chorale performed Hiligaynon songs while the VNHS Drama Guild, the life and legacy of Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Quiña.
In the same occasion, City had several ceremonial turn overs of goods to typhoon Yolanda victims, giving of nebulizing machines to 21 barangays and agricultural goods to farmers and fisher folks, in the spirit of sharing and good will.
The lowering of the time capsule which contained souvenirs, memorabilia and data of the City was done before the unveiling of the monument by the City officials and descendants of Don Quiña.
The artist of the monument is Dominador Tanaleon Jr.
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