Alburquerque @ 145

 Alburquerque celebrated its 145^th Founding Anniversary with the theme: “Balik-Lantaw sa Kulturang Alburanon” on June 6 – 9, 2013.  The 4 day celebration aimed at revisiting the colorful culture and heritage of the town through its many activities brought together the different barangays of Alburquerque as well as the different sectors.

Day 1 began with a Motorcade from Municipal ground to Tagbuane then to Bahi  and finally to municipal gym for the opening program hosted by Mr. Patrio Omega. Fr.  Larry  Organiza led the invocation, then speeches of Vice-Mayor jet Ugdoracion, Mayor Tungol, and SB member Leonor Buates. Mrs. Jorgea Jumawan was recognized and given a plaque of recognition as writer/composer of Alburquerque hymn. The hymn was official approved by the SB tru a resolution read by MPDC Leila Café. This was followed by a Tree planting in barangay Ponong followed which was participated in by SB members, Dept. Heads, Barangay Officials, PNP and POs.  In the afternoon were Badminton, table tennis, chess, dama, and karambola sa manok.  The Instant canvassing and “bayli” (benefit or social dance) was done in the evening, the proceeds of which will be used as educational assistance to deserving less privileged students.

On the 2^nd Day, June 7, 2013, Friday, was the Opening of Agro-industrial fair or “tabo” in the market. There was also a meeting with founding anniversary couples. The games badminton, table tennis, chess and dama was well as Karambola sa manok continued.

On Day 3 were Fun games such as: pabitin, pokpok palayok, palosebo, coin search, piglet catching, tug of war, eat all you can, lumbag bonot ug lubi, ug lumbag inom tuba. The games badminton, table tennis, chess and dama still continued.  In the evening was the Coronation of the Instant Couples and Cultural night hosted by Jeffrey Sinajon and Vera Gesite.

These are the Instant Couples:

145^th founding anniversary couple: Mr. and Mrs. Felix and Luisita Cain of SRHS

1^st runner up : Mr. and Mrs. Edgar and Mary Jane Salvado of Sta. Filomena

2^nd runner up : Mr. and Mrs. Lucresio and Daria Pamugas of Dangay

3^rd runner up  : Mr. and Mrs. Gabino  and Gloria Barbon of LGU municipal

4^th runner up  : Mr. and Mrs. David and Norma Griffiths of Toril

5^th runner up  : Mr. and Mrs. William and Annie Baxter of West Poblacion

6^th runner up  : Mr. and Mrs.  Tagbuane (Ms. Magdalena Bongales)

7^th runner up  : Mr. and Mrs. Cantiguib (Herminia Jumawan)

8^th runner up  : Mr. and Mrs. Basacdacu

9^th runner up  : Mr. and Mrs. Elementary (Kenneth Lasta and Maricel Tungol)

The 4^th  and last day was started with a Mass at 6:30 in the morning at Sta. Monica Parish Church followed by a Parade at 8:30 in the morning. The route is same as procession during town fiesta.  One of the highlights of the day was the Blessing and inauguration of SALINTUBIG project in barangay Bahi.  A sumptuous buffet dubbed as “Pista sa Bayan” took place at lunch time in the Albur Gym.  The Awarding ceremonies for the winners of the different contests took place in the afternoon and capped the 4 day celebraton.

A meeting of all Department Heads last Tuesday morning, June 11 discussing the founding anniversary expenses and proceeds of the instant couple money contest. An Evaluation meeting was also conducted on June 24, 2012 with SB members, Punong Barangay , DepEd, Committee Chairpersons, etc.