Alay Lakad…Aklan Walks For The Youth

“Kabataan, Isulong Ang Kinabukasan” was the theme of Alay Lakad Aklan which was held in the early morning of Monday, September 5.
Some estimated the participants to reach 50,000 which walked in three groups that lasted for about 90 minutes. Group I started at Camp Pastor Martelino, New Buswang, Kalibo, Group II at Pook Airport, Kalibo and Group III at Tigayon, Kalibo. They all arrived and converged at Goding Ramos Park, Estancia, Kalibo where a program was held.
Government officials and employees of the Aklan Province, the Municipality of Kalibo and its barangays, private firms, civic clubs, non – government organizations, the PNP, the Army and various schools in Kalibo participated in the affair.
The program started with the Doxology of Ms. Gaynor A. Calizo, the Philippine flag was raised by Lt. Col. Mariano Antonio S. Perez, Jr. and Lt. Col. Eulalio M. Orbase both of the Philippine Army. The KPES Teacher’s Choir sang the Pambansang Awit. After the Panatang Makabayan, Governor Carlito S. Marquez and Vice Governor Ronquillo C. Tolentino raised the provincial colors while the Kalibo municipal colors was raised by Mayor Raymar A. Rebaldo and Vice Mayor Nilda B. Tambong.
Mayor Raymar A. Rebaldo welcomed the participants, guests and visitors while Governor Marquez delivered his inspirational message. Ms. Jessie B. Nicolas, president of Kiwanis Club of Kalibo, Inc. gave the Closing Remarks.
This year’s Alay Lakad is chaired by Ms. Jessie B. Nicolas, Kiwanis Club of Kalibo, Inc. and Co – chaired by Engr. Joemarie Rondario – Kiwanis Club of Kalibo Ati Atihan and Mr. Epifanio R. Rebuelta – president, Rotary Club of Kalibo.
One of the highlights of the program was the raffle where lucky winners were awarded valuable prizes.
The result of the Alay Lakad Contest are as follows:
Biggest participating groups are:
1. Kalibo Municipal officials and employees – 301 up participants,
2. Aklan Provincial Government officials and employees – 100 – 300, and
3. Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Aklan Council – 99 and below.

Private offices/civic/business establishment:
1. Metro Kalibo Water District – 101 plus, 2. Aklan Electric Cooperative – 51- 100, and 3. PANTELCO – 50 and below.
Barangay Level Group are: 1. Barangay Council of Andagao – 101 plus, 2. Barangay Council of New Buswang – 51 – 100 and 3. Barangay Council of Poblacion Kalibo – 50 and below.
The biggest students/pupils participating group are: 1. Northwestern Visayan Colleges – College 2. Aklan National High School For Arts and Trades – secondary, and 3. Kalibo Pilot Elementary School – elementary.
The group with highest donations are 1. Kalibo Municipal officials and employees – P16,525.00; 2. Aklan Provincial Government officials and employees – P12,820.00 and 3. Regional Trial Court, Kalibo, Aklan – P5,425.00.
According to Ms. Roselyn G. Salazar, the Alay Lakad 2005 has collected P90,953.00 as of September 7, 2005 of which P16,549.17 were disbursed or a net of P74,403.83. According to Ms. Salazar of Social Welfare office, there are still some receivables.
This money will be spent for school expenses of those poor but deserving children approved by the project committee. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com