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| An Eid’l Adha float is part of the motorcade in the celebration of Matanog’s 44th Foundation Day. (Anne Acosta) |
MATANOG,
Maguindanao --- This local government had a simple yet significant
celebration as it marked its 44th Foundation Anniversary last August 15.
For this year, Mayor Mohammad Ali Guro said they chose to have a simple yet memorable observance of their foundation day.
"As
we push for the development and stability efforts of our humble town, we would
also like to promote simplicity," Mayor Guro said.
For
instance, the highlight of the three-day activity was the observance of Eid'l
Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
"We
really intend to observe Eid'l Adha as we also celebrate at the same time our
founding day. We've made it possible with the support of the Sangguniang
Bayan," he stressed.
The
mayor also shared about their humble beginings, “that once upon a time, the
town was tagged as a war-torn area."
"But
it's totally different nowadays. As you can see, we have a busy highway 24/7.
The mind-set is now slowly changing,"
he emphasized.
Mayor
Guro also thanked Allah that Matanog have reached its 44th year, peaceful and
"slowly progressing."
"I
sincerely ask for the continued support of our populace in our struggle for a
peaceful and developed community. Let us be united in achieving our dream that
someday soon, Matanog would become a city," he said.
Provincial
Administrator Mohajeran Balayman represented Maguindanao Governor Bai Mariam
Sangki-Mangudadatu as the guest of honor and speaker during the affair. (Gilmhar
A. Lao / Anne Acosta)
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