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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Vice Ganda to perform in "Independent Lapu-Lapu... Singkwenta Na!"
(The Freeman) Updated June 16, 2011 12:00 AM
CEBU, Philippines - Stand-up comedian, actor, talk show host and resident judge of ABS-CBN’s “Showtime” Vice Ganda will tickle Oponganons' funny bones as he gives a one-of-a-kind performance in Lapu-Lapu's golden anniversary.
Expect to witness a grand kick-off party jam-packed with fun, merriment and activities as it all unfolds on June 17, 2011 under the Marcelo Fernan Bridge.
The City Government of Lapu-Lapu proudly turns 50 after decades of building its name and proving to be the tourism mecca of Cebu.
The upcoming 50th Charter Day Celebration with the theme “Independent Lapu-Lapu... Singkwenta Na” will go down memory lane as well as look ahead to a more dynamic and prosperous years.
The event will start at 1pm with yachts and boats moored at the foot of the second bridge, Lapu-Lapu side. They will kick off the event with an ala spring-break party.
Also at 1pm, a ping-pong tournament will be held. By 5pm a chess tournament and a chess exhibition by international master Enrico Sevillino and national master Eric Gloria at 5pm.
A six category folding bike contest will also happen in the afternoon along with a sunset DJ.
A free concert will start around 7pm. At 9:50 pm, Mayor Paz C. Radaza will deliver her speech which will be aired live over radio station dyRC-AM.
A count up to 50 will start minutes before the launching of the simultaneous fireworks in all the 19 mainland barangays and Olango island.
A golden fireworks will also be launched in between the first and second bridge at exactly 10:00 pm.
Vice Ganda's performance will immediately follow after the golden fireworks. Entrance is free.
Each of the mainland barangays and Olango island will also hold a variety show and fireworks display on the same day.
CEBU, Philippines - Stand-up comedian, actor, talk show host and resident judge of ABS-CBN’s “Showtime” Vice Ganda will tickle Oponganons' funny bones as he gives a one-of-a-kind performance in Lapu-Lapu's golden anniversary.
Expect to witness a grand kick-off party jam-packed with fun, merriment and activities as it all unfolds on June 17, 2011 under the Marcelo Fernan Bridge.
The City Government of Lapu-Lapu proudly turns 50 after decades of building its name and proving to be the tourism mecca of Cebu.
The upcoming 50th Charter Day Celebration with the theme “Independent Lapu-Lapu... Singkwenta Na” will go down memory lane as well as look ahead to a more dynamic and prosperous years.
Also at 1pm, a ping-pong tournament will be held. By 5pm a chess tournament and a chess exhibition by international master Enrico Sevillino and national master Eric Gloria at 5pm.
A six category folding bike contest will also happen in the afternoon along with a sunset DJ.
A free concert will start around 7pm. At 9:50 pm, Mayor Paz C. Radaza will deliver her speech which will be aired live over radio station dyRC-AM.
A count up to 50 will start minutes before the launching of the simultaneous fireworks in all the 19 mainland barangays and Olango island.
A golden fireworks will also be launched in between the first and second bridge at exactly 10:00 pm.
Vice Ganda's performance will immediately follow after the golden fireworks. Entrance is free.
Each of the mainland barangays and Olango island will also hold a variety show and fireworks display on the same day.
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