Birthdays are important celebrations for persons especially in high positions. That is why when I became City Mayor I had bigger natal day receptions to cater to city employees, barangay captains, friends and guests.
People are expecting you to celebrate with your constituents so I have to share with them the graces I received as thanksgiving.
Right after the elections on May 24, 2007, I had my 44th birthday and blowout at the covered court of Barangay Cabulihan which gave my biggest winning margin as city mayor over my opponent. The thanksgiving mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Samuel Papa, the parish priest of Guadalupe.
People from the neighboring places came. The vice mayors from different municipalities of the province were also present. I was the outgoing president of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines Southern Leyte Council. Newly reelected Congressman Roger Mercado was there and also Governor-elect Damian Mercado. My supporters and relatives also attended the double celebration.
My 45th birthday was celebrated on May 24, 2008 at City Forest Park at Sitio Danao, Malapoc Norte. The thanksgiving mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Antonio Gaviola and Rev. Fr. Papa. We conducted tree planting at the forest. The party was held the Pavilion of the forest park.
City Forest Park was the same venue for the 46th birthday celebration on May 24, 2009. The city engineering employees held a mañanita early dawn. The holy mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Maximo Casinao at the Pavilion. We had tree planting, unveiling of Camp Danao marker and launching of mascot Kwaky (the bat) for the 7th BSP National Rover Moot and One Visayas Jamboree which will be held on October.
The barangay captains brought one fighting cock each. We conducted a "karambola" in which all roosters with blades on their feet were released together in the especially made arena. The last remaining live cock came out the winner and given a cash prize. We ate all the rest as grilled chicken.
The barangay captains brought one fighting cock each. We conducted a "karambola" in which all roosters with blades on their feet were released together in the especially made arena. The last remaining live cock came out the winner and given a cash prize. We ate all the rest as grilled chicken.
The 47th birthday on May 24, 2010 was held right after the 2010 Elections and Abgao covered court was the venue because Barangay Abgao gave me the biggest winning margin. A Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Boy Luzon, Fr. Papa, Fr. Flute Rodriguez and Fr. Amiel Borneo. It was held at the Red Cross Gym attended by barangay captains, city employees, supporters, relatives and friends.
On May 24, 2011, my 48th birthday, the Seventh Day Adventists had their mañanita. The celebration was made at Barangay Cagnitoan, the barangay which gave me the highest election winning percentage. The holy mass at the auditorium was officiated by Rev. Fr. Celso Rojas, parish priest of Ibarra where Cagnitoan belonged. We ate our lunch at Guinsohotan falls and cave, the tourist attraction of Maasin City.
May 24, 2012, my 49th birthday. It began with the distribution of Starter Kits for Livelihood to informal workers from the Department of Labor and Employment. Thanksgiving mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Antonio Gaviola and Rev. Fr. Lito Narit at City Gym. We awarded also the winners of Barangay Red Orchid Awards.
I had a simple celebration for my 50th birthday on May 24, 2013, because a bigger celebration was reserved for my 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary. I had a party with the dumpsite residents and eco aides at Combado where I prepared lechon and pack lunch. Then the City Council and heads of office gave me a surprise party at Jardin de Pasay together with Congressman-elect Mian Mercado and Governor-elect Roger Mercado.
Brigada Eskwela culmination at Manhilo Elementary School was the theme for my 51st birthday on May 24, 2014. The holy mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Regine Flores, parish priest of Guadalupe, together with Msgr. Gaviola. We had volunteer work for school fence construction attended by Gov. Mercado, barangay captains, city employees, parents and teachers.
The 52nd birthday was celebated one day later on May 25, 2015 because it was Monday. The presentations were held as early as the flag ceremony in the morning. The holy mass at city hall lobby was officiated by Msgr. Oscar Cadayona. Other presentations followed at the white beach at the back of the city hall where we held the boodle fight with city employees, barangay captains and former barangay captains. Disco at Espina Boulevard followed.
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