Thursday, June 25, 2009

Triumph Over Frank Aklan Celebrates


The Local Govern-ment of Aklan celebrated "Triumph over Frank" on Sunday, June 21. The whole day affairs consisted of thanksgiving mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Joebert Villasis, President, Aklan Catholic College, Kalibo.

The holy mass over, medical/dental mission , with gift giving and supplemental feeding program for children followed. Concert at the Park was held in the evening.

Governor Carlito S. Marquez led with all department heads the celebration held in ABL Sports Complex, Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan.

LAROLYMPICS

The Municipality of Kalibo in cooperation with Anak TV Foundation held the very first Larolympics on June 20-21, 2009 at the Magsaysay Park, Kalibo, Aklan. It featured children who will participate in the "Chikiting" division (age 7-10) and Bagets Division (age 11-14) in games like Patintero (known in Aklanon as Ins-played by boys & girls), Piko (known in Aklanon as Step Not – played by girls) and Tumbang Preso (known in Aklanon as Tumba Patis – played by boys). The games were covered by national media and given importance by celebrities that were brought by Anak TV Foundation officers.

Also held was The Anak TV Screening of Child-Friendly Programs at 2:00 in the afternoon, 3rd Floor, Kalibo Municipal Social and Conference Hall, June 20. The program was highlighted on Sunday, June 21 at 9:00 in the morning, Magsaysay Park. The Ati-Atihan town of Kalibo serves as the pilot area in Aklan for Larolympics, according to Kalibo Mayor Raymar A. Rebaldo. /MP

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