Mayor Crisostomo Garbo led Mabalacat City’s celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence Day at the historic Tabnuan Mabalacat Cultural Center today, 11 June. The celebration is in partnership with DepEd Mabalacat.
In his message, Mayor Garbo stressed the importance of freedom. “Sa bawat hakbang natin patungo sa kaganapan ng ating mga pangarap, hindi natin dapat kalimutan ang mga aral ng Diyos at ang kasaysayan na ang kalayaan ay isang karapatan na dapat ipaglaban. Bilang mga Mabalaqueño, alam natin ang halaga ng kalayaang ito, at ito ang nagbibigay sa atin ng lakas at determinasyon upang harapin ang anumang hamon sa ating paligid.”
Meanwhile, Mabalacat City Schools Division Superintendent Maria Carmen Cuenco delivered the opening remarks.
MCG was joined by members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod including councilors Jerry Magsino, Liza Pineda, Cherry Manalo, Noel Castro, Cocoy Tiglao, and Rox Peña. Punong Barangay Elmer Mendiola also attended the ceremony.
Also present were department and unit heads of Mabalacat City LGU and from DepEd Mabalacat, Mabalacat Police headed by PLtCol. Efren David, Jr. and BFP Mabalacat headed by fire marshal FSInsp. Joshua Ayson.
A Makabayan Dance was performed by MPAC – Siklab Dance Alliance.
The program was organized by the City Tourism and Promotions Office headed by Arwin Paul Alfonso Lingat.
