The municipal government of Kalibo had lined up several activities for its 445th foundation day, which runs from October 21 to November 3.
Citing research output of Professor John Barrios entitled “Calivo; The Founding of a Town”, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, first Governor and captain-General of the Philippines, established Aclan/Calivo as an encomienda on November 3, 1571.
Originally called 'Akean', Calivo got its name in 1569 after Father Juan de Alba baptized one thousand natives of Kalibo.
This year's celebration, Kalibo mayor William Lachica and Vice Mayor Madeline Regalado led the local officials and employees in the series of activities in commemoration of the 445th foundation day.
The highlights of the celebration are the thanksgiving mass at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral at 6:30 a.m. and a commemorative program at 9 a.m. at Kalibo Pastrana Park on November 3. After the mass, afoundation day parade will start at 7:30 a.m. from ABL Sports and Cultural Center to Kalibo PastranaPark.
Other activities for the foundation day are the awarding of outstanding business and real property taxpayers and Barangay Night on November 2 at Kalibo Magsaysay Park.
There will be WSL dance contest on October 29, photo contest on October 30, search for Calendar Girls/Halloween presentation on October 31 and Videokantahan on October 27 in Kalibo Pastrana Park.
A cultural show of various schools on October 25 and ObrAti (Dress an Ati Contest) on October 26 and the opening of Kalibohian and Agro Trade Fair also took place at Kalibo Pastrana Park.
Although the first-class town of Kalibo will commemorate the foundation day, there will be classes for all levels and office work on November 3.
BY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL
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