the 2007 Calbayog Charter Day Celebration

Calbayog had a low-key observance of her 59th Charter Day Annivesary.

The Day started with a Thanksgiving Mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. The said mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Rolando Vivas.

A flag-raising ceremony followed in front of the City Hall, afterwhich Mayor Mel Sarmiento delivered his Charter Day message. The program also included the Ceremonial Launching of the Knock-Out-Tipdas 2007 program of the Department of Health with DOH-RO 8 Regional Director Teogenes Baluma in attendance.

The City Officials who attended the affair were Vice Mayor Onald Aquino, Councilors Julius Mancol, Danny Bernate, Noel Sermense, Ver Porlares, Benjie Dean, Nonoy Pasacas, Ina Rabuya, Virgil Clemens and Sonny Salurio.

The celebration was capped by the parade. For some pictures, please check this link: 2007 Charter Day Parade

Vice Mayor Aquino as he participates in the Ceremonial Launching of Knock-out Tipdas 2007