Logged untoward incidents won’t stop MisOcc prov in celebrating its 94th anniv

 


There’s nothing that can stop the Misamis Occidental’s commemoration of its 94th founding anniversary despite the series of untoward incidents logged within the vicinities of the province.

Senator Francis Tolentino was unfazed by the incidents as he personally attended the province’s “Kasalan sa Kapitolyo” or mass wedding ceremony held at the Bay Front Arena, Oroquieta City last November 8.

Apart from being the event’s guest speaker, Tolentino also stood as “godfather” to 201 couple-beneficiaries of the program.

In his remarks, Tolentino stressed the importance of such gatherings for the province, which also pushes for unity of the people and the provincial government.

“Napakahalaga ng pagtitipon nito sa ikakasal, napakahalaga din po sa lalawigan ng Misamis Occidental dahil sa 2029, 100 years na kayo. Bihira po ang umaabot ng 100 years na meron napapakitang pagkakaisa, meron napapakitang kaunlaran kaya tamang tama po yung inyong tema na Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon (Misamisnon living peacefully, progressively and joyfully),” he told the couples.

Tolentino expressed hope that the next six years for the province will pave for more progress and development not only for the provincial government but also for the Misamisnons.

“Marami tayong kinahaharap na pang economy, marami tayong problemang hinaharap hindi lang sa mga lalawigan, hindi lang sa Metro Manila kundi hanggang sa West Philippine Sea at lahat yan satingin ko ay magkakaroon ng kalutasan kung atin lng pong iisipin iwaglit muna yang politika, kung ating iisipin yung what is in order is for the leadership and the leaders of this country, from the countryside to the urban areas to really have one vision and unite,” the senator said. 


A total of 201 couples from all 14 municipalities and 3 cities in the province were wed in Kasalan sa Kapitolyo.

Each couple also received a P20,000 cash gift and wedding cake from Governor Henry Oaminal and the provincial government.

Senator Francis Tolentino, who was the guest of honor and one of the major sponsors of the mass wedding, also provided gifts to the newlyweds.

The provincial government facilitates this year's mass wedding rites dubbed "Kasalan sa Kapitolyo 2023” provided free for qualified couple-beneficiaries.

The wedding event was formerly dubbed as Kasalan ng Bayan previously pushed by Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal, during his 9-year stint as the province's second district congressman. 

When he assumed governatorial office last year, Gov. Oaminal expanded the program throughout the province of Misamis Occidental, so that more people could avail of the benefits.

Governor Oaminal's primary goal in pushing the program is to give chances for marginalized Misamisnons to have a decent wedding.(SN/PGMO)


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