The Municipality of Mina together with 72 participating LGUs nationwide joined in the Landmark Lighting Activity, a significant event to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN and to help contribute to raising the level of awareness of the public on the importance and benefits of the ASEAN community on August 8, 2017.
The event was celebrated with the Minanhons and guests Atty. Helen J. Catalbas, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism VI, Dir. Teodora P. Sumagaysay Provincial Director, DILG Iloilo, Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO III, Regional Director of the DILG Region VI, First Lady of the Province of Iloilo Mrs. Cosette Defensor, Municipal Mayors lead by Hon. Jett Rojas, President- LMP Iloilo Chapter, Hon. Tomas Penaflorida, Pototan Municipal Mayor, Hon. Mark Palabrica, Bingawan Municipal Mayor, Hon. Vice Mayor Cesar Gonzales of Lambunao, Hon. Vice Mayor Bernardino Chichirita of Mina, Former Mayor Hon. Lydia E. Grabato, and Mina OIC- Chief of Police Ma. Theresa Lero, DepEd Supervisors, Different Brgy. Organizations and Sectors.
Exhibition of Mina National High School Drum and Bugle Corps, Cultural Presentation, Overview about ASEAN, Singing of ASEAN Way, ASEAN Song of Unity and ASEAN Spirit, the simultaneous lighting of Torch and ASEAN Lantern, and Fireworks Display was the highlight of the event. In addition to these is the Unveiling of the History Landmark of the Municipality of Mina.
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