THE SHOW MUST GO ON. Despite the effects of tropical storm #KristinePH, the elderlies from the upland barangays of the Municipality of Dalaguete showcased their talents in the celebration of Elderly Filipino Month on October 25, 2024, at the San Isidro Cultural Center, Mantalongon, Dalaguete, Cebu.
Cebuano poem, songs, and folk dances were the highlights of the event, bringing smiles from the Filipino elderly performers to the audiences.
The winners from the event are as follows:
(Folk Dance Contest)
1st Place Barangay Dumalan, Dalaguete Cebu
2nd Place Barangay Nalhub, Dalaguete Cebu
3rd Place Barangay Mantalongon, Dalaguete Cebu
(Singing Contest)
1st Place Barangay Ablayan
2nd Place Barangay Mantalongon
3rd Place Barangay Nalhub
During the event, Mayor Ronald Allan G. Cesante emphasized his hope for a brighter future as he enters his senior years, just like the participants.
“Ang ugma mas arang-arang kaysa kahapon.” (Tomorrow is better than yesterday), Mayor Cesante remarked in his inspirational message.
Along with Mayor Cesante, Congressman Edsel Galeos, Vice Mayor William Lagahid, Hon. Ernesto “Todidot” Tangpos, Hon. Felix Villacorta, Hon. Felix Villahermosa, Ferdinand Llanos, Rommel Alcantara, and John Ritz Osorio also graced the event.
The event serves as a means of valuing our elderly Filipinos and recognizing their vital role in shaping a compassionate and connected community.
The Municipal Government of Dalaguete strives to ensure that their contributions are celebrated and their needs addressed.
