DIPOLOG CITY - The city government here conducted several activities to celebrate
women’s month with the theme, “Kababaihan:Gabay sa Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan.”
It kicked off with a volleyball tournament held at
the City Hall Ground.
About 200 members of the Local Council of Women
(LCW) participated in the Women’s Forum at barangay Miputak. Atty. Jasmine
Pinsoy clearly and elaborately discussed the Magna Carta for Women to give them
guidance and empowerment as to their rights and obligations.
In line with the celebration, Barangay Olingan won the Best Livelihood Project for several
livelihood projects they have embarked on: the Olingan Relocation People’s
Organization (ORPO) Bakeshop which is an eight-year joint project of DOLE and
the LGU of Dipolog; the LCW Convenience Store which has acquired more capital
for the business; the Sewers Group; Handicraft and many others.
On the other hand, Barangay Dicayas won the second
place for their Green Valley Bakery with nine years of existence.
In a brief program held at Plaza Magsaysay. local
officials led by Mayor Evelyn T. Uy, former Mayor Roberto Y. Uy welcomed the
guests, senatorial candidate Grace Poe and Timi Aquino, wife of senatorial
candidate Bam Aquino who was the guest of honor.
Highlighting the event was the selection of Gng.
LCW Dipolog with candidates coming from the 21 barangays of the city.
Lorna
H. Pableo of barangay Sta. Filomena was hailed as the Gng. Dipolog 2013 and
runners-up were as follows: Candida Olarte of barangay Biasong, Mila Nimfa
Viadnes Gallenero of barangay Miputak, Mrs. Alma Gonzales of barangay Central
and Mrs. Emelila Oliva of barangay San Jose.
Barangay
Biasong won the folkdance contest and barangay Olingan as the biggest
contingent.
The
Women’s Month Celebration of Dipolog City was capped with activities such as:
free haircut and manicure/pedicure; “tabo sa boulevard”; and free
medical/dental check up. (PIA9)
