Thursday, October 20, 2005

Sen. Manuel Villar Leads Balete Fiesta

October 24, 2005 is a red letter day in Balete as it honors St. Rafael the Archangel on his feast day as the Baleten-on community observes the bicentenary of its foundation. This dual celebration is expressed in various activities to set the festive ambience.
These activities, as agreed by both the Local Government Unit, the Parish Pastoral Council and other National Government Agencies & Civil Society Organizations in a series of meetings include the usual Inter-Barangay Basketball Tournament scheduled on October 1 to 18, 2005. There are eleven participating teams competing at the Mayor Teodoro F. Calizo, Sr., Mem. Civic Center (MTFCSMCC) every afternoon from 3:30 p.m. until around 8 o’clock in the evening.
The novena mass in honor of St. Rafael commenced on October 15, 2005 at 4 p.m. at the Parish Church. The ten barangays of Balete sponsor the 9-day spiritual preparation.
A Ground Demonstration by the students of Balete Academy is set on the morning of October 19, 2005. At 7 p.m. a search for Miss Balete Academy will be staged together with a cultural presentation at the MTFCSMCC.
The Grand Alumni Homecoming of Balete Elementary School (BES) is on October 20, 2005. A general assembly of alumni to organize the BES Alumni Association in the morning. Fellowship will follow after the lunch break. A new BES building constructed out of the Priority Development Assistance Fund of then Congresswoman Gabrielle Calizo will be inaugurated in the afternoon. In the evening, a torch parade from the Balete Elementary School to the MTFCSMCC precedes a Fantasy Night and the eventual coronation of the Muse of the Night.
Senator Manuel Villar, Jr., his wife, Cong. Cynthia Villar and other dignitaries top the honored guests in time for the Grand Opening of the Kabuhi-an Livelihood, Skills Training and Exhibition Center at the Hilltop Garden, Barangay Aranas, Balete, Aklan. It will be in the afternoon of October 21, 2005. Prior to the formal cutting of ribbons, a press conference is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. right at the lobby of the center. The senator and his party will later proceed to meet with the Liga ng mga Barangay at the MTFCSMCC. A Barangay Night and Dance Sports Competition will be sponsored by the Liga ng mga Barangay in the evening. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com


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