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and Salug emerged victorious The Hudyaka festivity features an ample of competitions during its 9-day celebration and one of this is the Regatta Challenge which has Dumaguete and Salug pumpboat riders as winners during its competition yesterday morning, June 8, at the Dipolog Boulevard. So like other speed contests done in dryland, Regatta challenge similarly marks the same breath-taking and thrilling emotions to spectators witnessing first hand the challenge.
The challenge was divided into three categories. The 6 horse power (HP) category, 13 HP – 18 HP engine and the rowing challenge. Valrino Ortega of Dumaguete City emerged winner in the 6 HP open category, ranking 2nd was Frederick Redillas of Dipolog City while the third place was obtained by Gerry Elcamel from the municipality of Salug. Conversely, in the 13 HP – 18 HP open category Max Maharan of Salug who maneuvered the white-colored pump boat that has a Full Blast mark emerged champion. Trailing next to Maharan was Majid Ismael from the same municipality while the third place was obtained by a pump boat that has a Super Texas mark driven by Kadil Edo from the municipality of Ipil. On the other hand, rowing category winners were also announced. The first prize went to Bantona from Sicayab, second prize obtained by a rider named Buhisan while the third place went to Dimasuhid. All winners took home their sweet smiles as they received Php 10,000 as cash prize. Pump boat champions collected a new pump boat engine as prize given by Cycles Unlimited, the organizer of the event and the provincial government of Zamboanga del Norte. Regatta spectators extolled the provincial government for devising an extraordinary event that truly enlivens everyone’s spirit. (Abante Zanorte Gazette, The Official Chronicler of Hudyaka ZaNorte 2007, Vol. III No.9)
DFA RD Rebollos to Gov. Yebes: “We are very grateful to the provincial government mainly to Governor Yebes for delighting and splitting us their warm reception”, this was the statement of DFA Regional Director Tita Rebollos yesterday during the culmination day of their pass porting activity. Rebollos added that the provincial government really made its cushy way to make everyone from this province avail the pass porting their office in store for the celebration of Hudyaka ZaNorte.
“The Governor is very receptive to our needs, we hope that the next celebration of Hudyaka the provincial government will again invite us to be part of this grandiose celebration for us to share our dedicated service to the people,” Rebollos ended. It is worth noting that the two-day pass porting activity of the Department of Foreign Affairs accommodated 538 passport procurers all coming from Zamboanga del Norte. On the other hand, PESO manager Mr. Senen Ladera expressed his gratitude to those who propelled their wholehearted support and cooperation during the stint of the jobs fair and pass porting activity which purposely worked out for the celebration of the 55th founding anniversary of the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Ladera pointed out the provincial government officials who acknowledged their effort to promote such activity that is in line for the celebration of Hudyaka ZaNorte 2007. “This is our way to succour our kababayans in their spirit and determination to look for a greener pasture across our borders.” Ladera ended. (Abante Zanorte Gazette, The Official Chronicler of Hudyaka ZaNorte 2007, Vol. III No.9)
Dipolog champs football torney Unity and determination led team Dipolog to emerge triumphant over other teams who played the 2007 Hudyaka Open Football tournament yesterday during the final event held at the Andres Bonifacio College Football field. The two-day qualifying game was bursting with exhilaration as players showed their extraordinary feat in kicking the ball during the game. A flourishing two points lead made Dipolog victorious against Heroshi Team of Cebu City. On the other hand, team from Foundation University of Dumaguete City got the third place while Zamboanga City football team got the fourth place. Football aficionados flocking the area were truly taking pleasure of the games played by the skillful soccer players. Mr. Fortunato Recentes, provincial government employee and a football enthusiast confirmed that the game was really worth watching because young and promising players demonstrated their extraordinary skills in kicking the ball. It can be noted that the 2nd Hudyaka Open Football Tournament has been developed by the Hudyaka Zanorte Committee intentionally to showcase to the local sportsminded individuals the system of engaging the game. Furthermore, the game aimed to inspire aspiring young football players in the province to work hard and compete in big tournaments in the future. (Abante Zanorte Gazette, The Official Chronicler of Hudyaka ZaNorte 2007, Vol. III No.9)
ZANORTEANs Speak Maayo gyud nga pagka-abante ang Zanorte karong panahona, pinaagi sa hudyaka nagmalamboon ang tanan. I hope that we will continue to support this program of Governor Yebes, daghan kaayo jud nga natabangan nga mga tawo ani! Kudos Gov. Yebes for a job well done! –Elena Realiza-Dagpin, 37, Lower Turno, Dipolog City Lingaw kaayo ang tanan. Maayo unta cge naay hudyaka para mas bibo pa ang syudad. –Virgie L. Calisas, 45, Dipolog Very organize ang hudyaka karon, tsada kaayo. I wish the provincial government will institutionalize this festival because it could truly help our local economy to boost up..As in promise! –Rowella Pampilo, 24, Esperanza Village, Turno, Dipolog City Wow Grabeh! Bali gyung lipaya sa mga tawo, hudyaka jud cya kaayo. Timaan lang kini nga ang mga nagdumala sa atong probinsya adunay hustong kaalam gumikan kay nakamugna sila ug malipayon ug talagsaong selebrasyon. –Evar Rafael, 27, Sta. Isabel, Dipolog City More hudyaka pa, I hope ma-extend ni taman next week kay bibo kaayo, walay sama ka bibo jud. Salamat sa nag-organize ani, nagclick jud. –Azenith Gumalap, 26, Central Barangay, Dipolog City Maayo kaayo pagkahimo ang hudyaka, walay pareha ani sa amoa sa Gen. San. Kabawo ko daghan kaayo ning natabangan kay daghan nabuhi nga mga gagmay nga mga negosyo ani. –Fernando Ladrillo, 42, Gen. Santos City (Abante Zanorte Gazette, The Official Chronicler of Hudyaka ZaNorte 2007, Vol. III No.9)
PGMA lauds ZaNorte’s 55th founding anniversary MESSAGE Congratulations to the officials and the people of Zamboanga del Norte on the occasion of your 55th Founding Anniversary.
The Province of Zamboanga del Norte is one of
the major recipients of our
We acknowledge that there is still room for improvement, thus it is only appropriate that you have chosen this year's theme -- "Abante Pa Zanorte: Onwards to more meaningful Service and Development." I also wish that your Huyaka Zanorte Festival, which is now on its third year, will be a resounding success. Mabuhay tayong lahat!
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
- Message of the governor to the awardees For three (3) successive years under my administration, on the occassion of the celebration of our Founding Anniversary, we have conferred awards to our provincemates who have made significant contributions to improve the lives of others.
As we celebrate our 55th Founding Anniversary,
in the best tradition of Hudyaka, we
As before, we recognize the good deeds of our co-workers in the provincial government who, after having served with efficiency and integrity, ahve retired from the service. In the same vein, we commend our co-workers who have served the provincial government for over 25 years, with loyalty and dedication. May their tribe increase. Daghang Salamat. Magsukol kaniyo katan. Piya Guntong Tebaan Niyo. Abante Zanorte
Atty.
Rolando E. Yebes
Dipolognon tennis player takes home the cup Powerful and tough move made Dipolog tennis player Edwin Jamolod took home the cup during the final round of the 1st Zanorte Open Tennis Tournament held yesterday at the Polanco Tennis Court. Jamolod showed smashing and hard line targets against Dave Regencia of the municipality of Liloy during their ultimate match. Jamolod took home a cash prize worth Php 7,000 while Dave Regencia received Php 5,000 cash, as second prize. Trailing the two equally dexterous players were Carlo Dalman of Dapitan City and Tyrel Samarinta of Dipolog City who both garnered the third prize. Dalman and Samarinta both took home Php 2,500 cash prize. Other runners-up were Isagani Bulado of Salug, Sandro Mesiona of Dipolog City, Wilfred Opulentisima of Polanco and Guilbert Cajes of Sindangan, all of them received a cash prize worth Php 1,000. Ronillo “Boy” Lee, Provincial Tourism Council member and in-charge of the tennis event, appreciated the move of the provincial government to include the game on this year’s celebration of the Hudyaka festivity because it is one of the favorite past time sports of ZaNorteans. On the other hand, Engr. Roger Ladera, organizer of the event commended the provincial government primarily Governor Yebes for the thrust to develop the tourism industry in this part of archipelago by including sports events such as tennis and other extraordinary games. (Abante Zanorte Gazette, The Official Chronicler of Hudyaka ZaNorte 2007, Vol. III No.9)
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infrastructure
projects in Mindanao. I am pleased to know that yours is now a thriving
province not only because of the assistance from the national government
but also because of your dedication and zeal.
deem it fitting and
proper, albeit posthumously, to confer our Award of Recognition on the
great Subanon leader, namely, Datu Tangkilan Andus, through his worthy
heirs. In a real sense, our administration is committed to ink ourselves
to our forebears.
