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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Dipolog celebrates Women’s Month

By Mary May A. Abellon
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)