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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Balabagan celebrates 59th founding anniversary


FOUNDING DAY --- Balabagan Mayor Edna V. Ogka Benito (center) is joined by OPAPP Assistant Secretary Dickson Hermoso, BTA representative Ebrahim Alih, FO3 Emmylou Ogka-Benito, Retired PInsp Camilo B. Benito and Vice-Mayor Jover Ogka-Benito during culmination program of the town’s 59th Foundation Anniversary. (Anne Acosta)
BALABAGAN, Lanao Sur --- This local government steps another milestone as it celebrated its 59th Foundation Anniversary last March 15.

In her message, Mayor Edna V. Ogka Benito challenged the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to continue the unfinished programs and projects of the defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

“I would like to cite the housing project of HDAP. We call on the attention of Interim Chief Minister Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim to please continue with the housing project, and other projects left unfinished by the DPWH-ARMM,” said Mayor Ogka-Benito during culmination program where she also delivered her State of the Municipal Address (SOMA).

Further, the lady mayor was thrilled on the success of the town’s 59th foundation anniversary.

“We prepared various activities such as ball games and we also invited a national artist to perform before the people of Balabagan. Former Rivermaya lead singer Jason Fernandez entertained our constituents last March 14 with their signature songs. Local entertainers from North Cotabato were also around and brought laughter to the audience. There were also fireworks,” Mayor Ogka-Benito said.

Mayor Ogka-Benito was a bit emotional upon seeing thousands of her constituents flocked at the municipal grounds.

"I would like to show my love to all of you through socialization. Kahit sa ganitong paraan lang ay maipadama ko ang aking pagmamahal sa inyo. Binigyan ko kayo ng makapagpapasaya sa inyong mga puso dahil mahal ko kayo,” she cited the concert with Jayson Fernandez of River Maya in Plaza square, fireworks display, laugh time with Davao Comedian and other activities to make them satisfied and happy", Mayor Benito said.

Visitors present during the culmination program include Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Assistant Secretary Dickson Hermoso, BTA representative Ebrahim Alih, former ARMM Vice-Governor Haroun Al-Rashid A. Lucman, Jr., and former Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA) assemblymen Atty. Abol Alam Padate and Farouk “Froxy” Macarambon. (Anne Acosta

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