Last Sunday's street dancing revelry in Bohol was highlighted by the presence of former Surigao Congressman Prospero "Butch"Pichay, Jr. as keynote speaker.
In gratitude to the Boholano votes in last year's senatorial race, the former solon pledged to donate P200,000 for next year's Sandugo festival.
In introducing Pichay, who ranked second in Bohol counting in the 2007 senatorial derby Deputy Mayor Mariano Uy bared that the guest of honor will be seeking second chance in 2010 elections.
Uy, Tagbilaran City's Father of Botika sa Katawhan, also cited the considerable amount that Pichay had contributed to Mayor Dan Lim's flagship social services program.
Pichay paid tribute to Datu Sikatuna whom he called "the first Filipino ambassador".
The outspoken Surigao leader, commonly described as an epitome of a rags-to-riches venture, opened his speech by expressing gratitude to the Boholano electorate for making him number 2 in Bohol in last year's senatorial race.
"I like the traits of the Boholanos. What's the best tourist attraction in Bohol?- -The hospitality and the beauty of the people of Bohol," Pichay said.
At the clinching part of his brief speech, Pichay described Boholanos as "buotan" (kind), industrious, honest and "utokan" (brilliant).
"These are the traits that you should be proud of as Boholanos. Everywhere in the world, traits of the Boholanos excel," he concluded.
City Mayor Dan Neri Lim delivered the welcome address.
Bohol's first ladies in emceeing- -Ardie Aranet-Batoy and Gloria Araneta, sisters of respected radio commentator, Fred Araneta- -were the host of the ceremonies that followeed the street dancing.
Former DILG provincial director, now Baclayon Municipal Councilor Carmen Gatal, chair of the Sandugo streetdancing committee introduced the members of the board of judges- -Dr. Rosalinda Palermo of the University of San Carlos-PE Department as chairperson; Rosalinda Dakosa, Mila Hanson, Bonifacio Pargamento and Ricky Ferolino.
The minor awards went to Bien Unido- -Best in Over-all Impact; Catigbian National High School- -Most Creative; Carmen- -Most Lively Group; University of Bohol- -Best in Instrumentation; Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School- -Best in Costume; Ubay- -Best in Choreography.
The now famous Loboc Youth and Children's Band under Boholano musician, Rene Balbin, provided the intermission number. (With reports from Sen Guingguing & Fred Fuertes)
In gratitude to the Boholano votes in last year's senatorial race, the former solon pledged to donate P200,000 for next year's Sandugo festival.
In introducing Pichay, who ranked second in Bohol counting in the 2007 senatorial derby Deputy Mayor Mariano Uy bared that the guest of honor will be seeking second chance in 2010 elections.
Uy, Tagbilaran City's Father of Botika sa Katawhan, also cited the considerable amount that Pichay had contributed to Mayor Dan Lim's flagship social services program.
Pichay paid tribute to Datu Sikatuna whom he called "the first Filipino ambassador".
The outspoken Surigao leader, commonly described as an epitome of a rags-to-riches venture, opened his speech by expressing gratitude to the Boholano electorate for making him number 2 in Bohol in last year's senatorial race.
"I like the traits of the Boholanos. What's the best tourist attraction in Bohol?- -The hospitality and the beauty of the people of Bohol," Pichay said.
At the clinching part of his brief speech, Pichay described Boholanos as "buotan" (kind), industrious, honest and "utokan" (brilliant).
"These are the traits that you should be proud of as Boholanos. Everywhere in the world, traits of the Boholanos excel," he concluded.
City Mayor Dan Neri Lim delivered the welcome address.
Bohol's first ladies in emceeing- -Ardie Aranet-Batoy and Gloria Araneta, sisters of respected radio commentator, Fred Araneta- -were the host of the ceremonies that followeed the street dancing.
Former DILG provincial director, now Baclayon Municipal Councilor Carmen Gatal, chair of the Sandugo streetdancing committee introduced the members of the board of judges- -Dr. Rosalinda Palermo of the University of San Carlos-PE Department as chairperson; Rosalinda Dakosa, Mila Hanson, Bonifacio Pargamento and Ricky Ferolino.
The minor awards went to Bien Unido- -Best in Over-all Impact; Catigbian National High School- -Most Creative; Carmen- -Most Lively Group; University of Bohol- -Best in Instrumentation; Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School- -Best in Costume; Ubay- -Best in Choreography.
The now famous Loboc Youth and Children's Band under Boholano musician, Rene Balbin, provided the intermission number. (With reports from Sen Guingguing & Fred Fuertes)
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