Pagadian City holds Paskuhan 2015

• Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=836209
• Wednesday, December 9, 2015

(PNA), FFC/TPGJR/HDC

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Dec. 9 (PNA) –- Thousands of people witnessed the switch-on ceremony of the Christmas decorations on Tuesday night in this city’s Plaza Luz in front of City Hall.

At the same time, the “Christmas around the city contest” dubbed as Paskuhan 2015 kicked-off.

Gov. Antonio Cerilles congratulated the city officials for initiating the activity.

Mayor Romeo Pulmones said there will be nightly variety shows until New Year’s Eve for the entertainment of the public, including the visitors.

The Paskuhan 2015 kicked off with a program at 7 p.m. at the Taklobo Stage of Plaza Luz and was followed by a 15-minute fireworks display.

Among the Christmas decorations that were switched-on were the giant Christmas Tree at the Rotonda Hills, Christmas lights at the Plaza Luz and along this city streets.

The dancing fountain at the Plaza Luz was also the center of attraction during the program.

The participants of the Christmas around the city contest are the business establishments.

Eng’r. Nelly Sisona, Paskuhan 2015 committee chair, said the contest has four categories such as hotel and restaurant; department stores and shopping malls; gasoline stations; hardware and electrical supply stores; and, banks.

The prizes include PHP25,000, first prize; PHP15,000, second prize; and PHP10,000, third prize.