THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALAMBA, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL JOINED THE SIMULTANEOUS CELEBRATION OF THE 114 INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Local Government Unit of Calamba, Misamis Occidental joined the simultaneous celebration of the 114th Independence Day. This years theme: KALAYAAN: PANANAGUTAN NG BAYAN PARA SA TUWID NA DAAN Municipal Officials headed by Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr., MNSA, Municipal Vice Mayor Jesus C. Enerio, Sangguniang Bayan Members, National, Provincial and Municipal Employees, Philippine National Police, 55th Infantry Battalion stationed at Barangay Langub, Knights of Columbus, Elementary and High School Private and Public School Teachers, Misamis Computer College (MCC) Faculty & Staff, College of Communication, Information and Technology (CCIT) Faculty and Staff, Sacred Heart College (College Department) Faculty and Staff, Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative Inc. (MOELCI-I), Local Council of Women (LCW), Private Agencies, Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) headed by ABC President Hon. Ezel T. Villanueva. The parade from Municipal Quadrangle going to Rizal Rotunda started at 6:30 A.M. Right after the parade a short program followed as a way of expressing our gratitude for the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the love and freedom of the country. The program highlights one of the most significant dates in the Philippine History and also for the Filipinos all over the world. The program started with a Flag Raising ceremony and mass singing of the Calamba March. The flower offering/wreath laying was held at the foot of Rizal monument. Municipal Mayor Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr., MNSA in his welcome address revealed the importance of independence for the Filipinos as well as for the Calambahanons. Mrs. Kristin Co Lim College of Communication, Information and Technology (CCIT) President for Administration was the guest of honor. The overall message of the celebration of the Independence for the Calambahanons revealed the lives of the Filipinos during the proclamation of the Independence Day and the Filipinos of today. Despite of the fact that most of the Calambahanons never experienced the time when Independence Day was proclaimed but the celebration showed how the Calambahanons understand how our forefathers fight for the country. Living in a peaceful society also makes real essence of freedom. Teachers play important roles in molding the minds of the youths for good education and freedom from ignorance. Camaraderie for the development of Calamba gives freedom of the Calambahanons from Poverty. Furthermore, for the Calambahanons gaining Independence is not only winning the battle from foreign rules but also gaining experience to stand and strive hard to win the real battle of life.

Philippine National Police

55th Infantry Battalion

Calamba Teachers and Employees Association (CALTEA)

Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative Inc. (MOELCI-I) Employees

Association of Barangay Councils

Sacred Heart College Faculty and Staff

Municipal Employees

Liberation Institute Faculty and Staff

Jonathan Tagalogon Faculty of College of Communication, Information and Technology

Dr. Luisito B. Villanueva, Jr., MNSA Municipal Mayor

Mrs. Kristin Co Lim College of Communication, Information and Technology (CCIT) President for Administration

Hon. Jesus C. Enerio Municipal Vice Mayor

Hon. Jorge B. Quiza Sangguniang Bayan Member

Reading and Giving of Certificate of Appreciation to guest speaker

Municipal Mayor Villanueva with Municipal Employees

Municipal Vice Mayor Enerio with Sangguniang Bayan Members and Municipal Employees

Calamba National Comprehensive High School Students in their Intermission Number