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==Marinduque celebrates its 92nd Founding Anniversary== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R04B&article=1851329989511 | |||
*Thursday 23rd of February 2012 | |||
:by Mayda Lagran | |||
BOAC, Marinduque, February 23 (PIA) – Marinduque was filled with music and colors as the province celebrated its 92nd Founding Anniversary last February 21. | |||
People went to the streets waving small flags of different colors during the motorcade of officials and guests in the morning, led by Gov. Carmencita O. Reyes. There was also a grand parade of floats in the afternoon, which depicted the history of Marinduque and its festivals, under the accompaniment of the kalutang (native musical instruments) and magnificent brass bands. | |||
The island enjoyed its independence when it was separated from Tayabas, Quezon and finally became a province in February 21, 1920. During previous years, the province’s founding anniversary celebrations were not as grand. So it was not surprising to see excited faces of the locals and guests who witnessed the big celebration. | |||
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chairman Felipe De Leon served as the guest of honor, who also judged the best floats. | |||
The event was also highlighted by the unveiling of the new logo of Marinduque, which was designed by Antonio Monteagudo. The new Marinduque tourism song entitled “Sige Marinduque”, composed by Dindo Asuncion was also launched. | |||
This year, the province also commemorates two other historical events – the Battle of Pulang Lupa in Torrijos and the Battle of Paye in Boac when Marinduquenos and fellow Filipinos fearlessly fought the Americans and won two battles out of the 5 World Wars Americans have fought. (LBR/MNL/PIA4-B/MARINDUQUE) | |||
==Mimaropa gets P35.5M from Escudero ‘pork’== | ==Mimaropa gets P35.5M from Escudero ‘pork’== | ||
*Source: http://mindoropost.com/2012/02/22/mimaropa-gets-p35-5m-from-escudero-pork/ | *Source: http://mindoropost.com/2012/02/22/mimaropa-gets-p35-5m-from-escudero-pork/ | ||
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==NMAP holds annual forum with partners== | ==NMAP holds annual forum with partners== | ||