By Jose P. Sollano
Published June 16, 2011 The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines - The Lapu-Lapu City government has allocated P700,000 for the city’s 50th Charter Day celebration on June 17.
City Mayor Paz Radaza said the amount was taken from the budget allotted to her office this year, P400,000 of which will be spent for the fireworks display to be held at the Mactan Channel near the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge.
Other barangays in the mainland will also display their own fireworks.
In June 17, 1961, then President Carlos P. Garcia signed the law converting the municipality of Opon into a city, now known as Lapu-Lapu City.
The 50th Charter Day celebration is dubbed “Independent Lapu-Lapu-Singkuwenta Na.”
Malacañang has declared June 17, as non-working holiday in Lapu-Lapu City.
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