Bontoc, Mountain Province – This capital town celebrates its 115th Foundation Day and 19th Am-among Festival with lined-up activities this month of September.
Bontoc Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., mentioned that the town’s Foundation Day will be celebrated on September 15, 2023, with a Civic Parade and program to be graced by Guest of Honor and Speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Macli-ing Solang. Also, it is during the said date that Ground Demonstration is to be participated in by high school students from the different barangays in the municipality and the Indigenous Games for the public.
After three years of a scaled-down celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the most-awaited Am-among Street Dancing and Cultural Presentations is scheduled on September 16, 2023. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Regional Director Araceli San Jose is the Keynote Speaker during the program.
Also, other activities are included to spice up the town’s twin celebration. These include the Sports Festival cum Chagsen Cup from August 28 – September 16, 2023, Fun Ride with Tree Planting on September 2, PRC Mobile Outreach Services and PhilSys Mobile Registration on September 8, Mr and Ms Am-among 2023 Pre-Pageant on September 9, Agri-Craft Trade Fair; Thanksgiving Mass on September 11, Art Exhibit on September 11-15, Walk for a Cause on September 12, Sing and Dance Competition on September 12, Am-among Inter-Zonal Skills Challenge on September 13, and Mr and Ms Am-among 2023- Coronation Night on September 13.
Mayor Tudlong remarked that the twin celebration serves as a milestone of what Bontoc has achieved and the progress it continues to make as a community.
“With this year’s theme “Radiating Good Governance through Accelerated Public Service”, let us take a moment to appreciate the strides we have made in improving public service delivery. However, let us also commit ourselves to continuous improvement, aspiring to raise the bar even higher Together, we can radiate good governance by actively participating in community development initiatives and promoting dialogue and cooperation among all stakeholders. By embracing active citizenship and collaboration, we can create a thriving municipality that meets the needs of its populace,” the mayor added. ** Alpine L. Killa-Malwagay, Bontoc LGU