By Mary May A. Abellon
DIPOLOG CITY – A number of activities have been lined up by the city government here for the 101st Araw ng Dipolog come July 1 with the theme, “Himsog nga katawhan alang sa himsog nga dakbayan (Healthy people for a healthy city).”
One of these activities is the coco challenge using coconut and its by-products in the games to be played at the Coco Ville, Dipolog City Boulevard on June 27-28. The winners will receive cash prizes.
Under the open category, the games include throwing ping-pong balls into the coconut bowl, coconut tree climbing and coconut husking.
For the inter-office and barangay category, the games include the coconut shot put, coconut bowling, coconut relay, coconut toddy and coconut trunk rolling.
Interested players are invited to register at the City Hall lobby or to contact P’gsalabuk Coco Challenge chair Chandler O. Ruiz at his cellphone number 09185556118.
Moreover, nightly shows and video showing will be done at the city boulevard.
“Panagsangka 2014” or the inter-office sports tournament like volleyball, kickball and badminton will also be held with the city employees pitting against each other to win the most coveted prizes.
The 2nd Mayor’s Cup National Sepak Takraw championship will also be conducted at Plaza Magsaysay.
On June 26 there will be a tribute to public servants who have shown excellence and selfless service to the public and rendered significant contribution to the development of the community.
Other activities include coco salo-salo, invitational shootfest, boulevard races, executive relay and street party.
On July 1, an anniversary parade and program as well as the P’gsalabuk street dance presentation will be held.