The city government of San Fernando on Monday unveiled the calendar of event for this year’s 18th Cityhood Charter celebration.
The unveiling of the month-long celebration was led by City Mayor Edwin Santiago and the Kaganapan Executive Committee head Ferdinand Caylao.
Santiago said this year marks the “debut” of the city, after it officially became a component city in February 4, 2001, following the approval of Republic Act 8990 in a plebiscite. San Fernando then became the 99th city in the Philippines.
“This celebration is for all Fernandinos, who are worth thanking and serving. This is the month when we all celebrate the city’s number one position with our hearts. We are inviting everyone to become one with us and enjoy the activities we’ve organized since they are our number one priority,” Santiago said.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Ratsada ning Serbisyu, Diretsu ing Asensu” #MipanyadsadAlangTitiplad.
Lined-up activities include Teachers’ Heroism Day on January 31; Kaganapan Citywide Sale on February 1 to 15; Citywide Clean-up Day on February 1; Padyak Para Sa Kalusugan at Kalikasan and CLRAA Participants Send Off on February 2; GongXi Facai: Chinese New Year Celebration, Experience China Exhibit, and Spring Festival Concert on February 3 to 9.
On February 4, a thanksgiving Mass and Multi-Sectoral Assembly and The Outstanding Fernandino Awards 2019 will conclude; followed by the launching of the City Civic Center on February 6; Cityhood Agri and Trade Fair on February 6 to 9; Refill Revolution and Cityhood Job Fair on February 8; Pet Mo Show Mo, Rabies Forum, and Inter-Barangay LGBT Festival of Talents on February 9.
Market Summit and launching of Urban Gardening-Subdivision on February 11; Farm Link on February 12; Harana (Tribute to Empowered Fernandino) and SM Foundation Inc. “Gamot Para Sa Kapwa” Medical and Dental Mission on February 13; Farmers’ Day on February 14; Kasalan King Balen on February 14 to 15; Zumba Marathon on February 15; Motorcade and Opening of Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament, Kayanakang Fernandino Concert and Dance Contest, and Launching of Joint Fire and Rescue Olympics on February 16.
Other activities are Fernandino E-Sports Cup Assembly and Fernandino E-sports Tournament on February 16 to 17; Seniors Day Out on February 18 to 22; Parenting Seminar of ECCD Parents on February 19; Parenting Seminar of School-based Parents on February 20 and 26 to 28; Blood Letting Project on February 21; Employees’ Day (E-Day), Sports Fest Kick-Off and Lakan At Mutya Ning City Hall on February 22; Traffic Summit on February 23; and Me-Negosyo on February 26.