Calbayog City observes Women's Day

The City of Calbayog in coordination with various government agencies and NGOs celebrated International Women's Day yesterday. Invited to speak during the opening program at the City Hall Stage were Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento, Councilor Regina Rabuya, Atty. Jennylyn Sumagang-Durmiendo and CSWDO Betty Jane Vergara-Arnejo.

The whole day event included a motorcade and the Women's Multi-Services Fair at the Jogger's Court in Barangay East Awang. The fair offered services on Health and Nutrition, Personal Care, Social Services, Optho Services and Advocacy.

The program was hosted by Eleen Lim of DYOG Radyo ng Bayan. Among the agencies and NGOs that participated in the activity were WESADEF, the Bantay-Abuso Network (BAN), International Justice Mission (IJM), DILG, CHO and PNP Calbayog.

Mayor Mel Sarmiento delivering his message.

Councilor Regina Rabuya as she delivered her welcome remarks.

Atty. Jennylyn Sumagang - Durmiendo giving her Inspirational Message.

CSWDO Betty Jane Vergara - Arnejo explaining the rationale of the event.

DYGO's Eleen Lim hosting the opening program.

Mayor Mel Sarmiento with Calbayog PNP Chief PSupt Ramil Ramirez and (seated l-r) CSWDO Betty Jane Vergara-Arnejo, Councilor Regina Rabuya, Atty. Jennylyn Sumagang-Durmiendo and DepEd Calbayog SDS Edita Paculan.