Saturday, January 28, 2006

Sto. Niño Celebration In Ibajay

By Ambrosio R. Villorente


The Feast of Sr. Sto. Niño Ibajay 2006 was highlighted with a combination of religious socio cultural and sports activities. Headed by its Municipal Mayor Roberto Garcia, Jr., the celebration started with the Municipal Basketball Tournament on January 7 and ended on January 18.
Some four teams from the host Ibajay, New Washington, Nabas in Aklan and Pandan, Antique participated in the tournament. Nabas bested three other teams and emerged as the champion after beating team Ibajay in a championship game. Nabas walked away with the P40,000 prize and trophy.
There were grand parade, mass demonstration grand “kasadyahan sa plaza”, dance and amateur singing contest.
According to Ms. Lyn Ilinon, Ibajay Tourism Officer, Mr. Francis P. Maagma was voted Mr. Ibajay Tourism with Ms. Ma. Angelie D. Sales as Miss Ibajay Tourism 2006. Francis is the son of Hon. Salvador and Leonida Maagma of Maloco, Ibajay while Angelie is the daughter of Ms. Charito Sales of Poblacion, Ibajay, Aklan.
In its religious activities, the Holy Image of the Sto. Niño de Ibajay was transferred from the convent to the St. Peter Parish Church at high noon on January 21. Holy masses were celebrated, paeapak and pahilot and the procession of Sto. Niño done.
Francis P. Maagma and Angelie D. Sales were crowned Mr. & Ms. Tourism 2006 by Ms. Tourism 2005, Miss Wilsie Joy Sallador on January 17, 2006.
Miss Maria Margarita Victoria Santamaria was proclaimed Miss Ibajay 2006. Mr. Jolo Revilla, in behalf of his father, Sen. Bong Revilla, Jr. crowned Miss Ibajay in the eve of the celebration, January 21. Maria is the daughter of Ibajay Vice Mayor Nelson and Adorie Santamaria.
On the feast day, there were holy mass, dancing, paeapak, pahilot, procession of Sto. Niño and awarding of prizes to the winners.
Barangay Naisud bagged the P30,000 first prize in the Original Ati group contest. Barangay Naile, second – P25,000; Brgy. Agdugayan, third – P20,000; Brgy. Bugtongbato, fourth – P15,000; and San Juanian, fifth – P10,000.00.
In the “Float {Pangkabuhian} Contest, the winners are: Brgy. Bugtongbato, first – P30,000; Brgy. Laguinbanua, second – P25,000; Brgy. Naisud, third – P20,000; Brgys. Rigador & Bagacay tied for 4th place – P15,000 and Brgy. Naile, fifth – P10,000.00. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com

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