Mabini celebrates 118th founding anniversary

By Leo Udtohan

The town of Mabini celebrates its 118th Founding Anniversary on July 23, 2022. Photos: Leo Udtohan

 

 

The 118th founding anniversary of Mabini  was a day to remember as citizens were treated to various events and activities prepared by the local government on Saturday, July 23. 

Prior to July 23, the local government prepared activities as early as Wednesday, July 13, in anticipation of Mabini Day. 

Days before the founding anniversary, the local government held colorful festivities such as music and dance contests, motocross, Mabini Got Talent and parades to pay tribute to the town’s rich culture and heritage.

Seniors also received their birthday cash gifts. 

Mayor Ongie Grace Bernales-Lim and Vice Mayor Vice-Mayor Myra Fostanes Colis shared the town’s accomplishments over the years and their plans, programs, and projects for the next three years.

On July 23, the municipality honored  those who have contributed to the progress and development of the town such as barangay tanods (village watchmen), health workers, village chiefs and volunteers. 

 

The awarding ceremony was held at the municipal gymnasium attended by former 

assistant secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and now provincial administrator Aster Caberte, 3rd district Rep. Alexie Besas-Tutor, board member Tita Baja and former Mabini Mayor Stephen Rances.

To cap off the day’s celebration, Mabini citizens rocked out to CenterStage, one of Bohol's most sought-after party bands,  

which graced the stage in a concert held at the gymnasium at 8 p.m. 

This is the first Mabini Day celebration of Mayor Lim, 39, the youngest mayor of Mabini town has ever produced. 

Mabini was founded on July 23, 1904 through a resolution approved by then Governor General of the Philippines, the town of Mabini was initially composed of the three large barangays of Libas or Ubayon from Candijay, Batuanan (now Alicia), and Cabulao from Ubay.

Capitan Canuto Bernales, General Pedro Samsom and Atty. Gabino Sepulveda established the town when the Philippines Governor General issued a directive to organize large barangays into towns.

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