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Tagum News: Rellon outlines vision for Tagum in rousing inaugural speech

Tagum City Mayor Allan Lopez Rellon rallied for peace and unity in his inaugural address following his swearing in as this city's local chief executive for 2013 to 2016 held at the Christ The King Cathedral, Dr. Juan Gonzalez Avenue last June 28, 2013.

Tagum City Mayor Allan L. Rellon takes his oath of office with his family as the local chief executive of the City of Tagum last June 28, 2013 at the Christ The King Cathedral, Dr. Juan Gonzalez Avenue, Tagum City. Photo by Rhea Mae Magbanua of CIO Tagum

"Let us mark this day with remembrance as the day when we all start to mark together toward the fulfillment of our dreams and together let us all be the strong and mighty wings that will bring our beloved Tagum City to greater heights."

In his 18-minute speech, the 44-year old mayor delivered a rousing message whose theme evolved on good governance and being sensitive to people’s needs. He also sketched his vision of governance through his EAGLE WINGS Program that gives priority on education, employment, agriculture, peace and security, livelihood and tourism, economy and affordability of taxes, wellness, NGO empowerment, good governance and social services.

Tagum City Mayor Allan L. Rellon takes his oath of office with his family as the local chief executive of the City of Tagum. Administering the oath of office is Tagum City Executive Judge Rowena Adlawan last June 28, 2013 at the Christ The King Cathedral, Dr. Juan Gonzalez Avenue, Tagum City . Photo by Rhea Mae Magbanua of CIO Tagum

Of all this, two distinct promises elicited applause from the audience: his willingness to curb the prevalent summary killings in the city and the deferment of the controversial real property tax.

"On this day I pledge this administration to your service. I pledge that we shall extend the protection and the services of the local government to everyone, fairly and impartially—to the rich and the poor, the learned and the unlettered."

In spirit of good governance, Rellon promised to uphold public interest above anything else; stressing that he "recognizes no party but our city and no family but the great family of Tagumeños."

Vice Mayor Geterito Gementiza takes his oath of office as the head of the 6th City Council of Tagum last June 28, 2013 at the Christ The King Cathedral officiated by Tagum City Executive Judge Rowena Adlawan. Joining him is his family headed by former Mayor Gelacio Gementiza. Photo by Rhea Mae Magbanua of CIO Tagum

Rellon was officially sworn in by Judge Rowena Adlawan who also administered the oath of Vice Mayor Geterito Gementiza and the 10 councilors who will compose the 6th City Council of Tagum. This include Councilors Francisco Remitar, Alan D. Zulueta, Nicandro Suaybaguio Jr., Oscar Bermudez, Eva Lorraine Estabillo, Macario Bermudez II, Tristan Royce Aala, Agripino Coquilla Jr., Samuel Angoy, and Fernand Bordios.

The councilors who will compose the upcoming 6th City Council of Tagum take their oath of office last June 28, 2013 officiated by Tagum City Executive Judge Rowena Adlawan at the Christ The King Cathedral. The 10 councilors who will compose the 6th City Council of Tagum, in photo (from left to right) Councilors Francisco Remitar, Alan D. Zulueta, Nicandro Suaybaguio Jr., Oscar Bermudez, Eva Lorraine Estabillo, Macario Bermudez II, Tristan Royce Aala, Agripino Coquilla Jr., Samuel Angoy, and Fernand Bordios. Joining them are their immediate family members. Photo by Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum

A jam-packed cathedral stood witness to the historic event, which was marked with the highest sense of solemnity. The audience was composed of different government functionaries, civic society organizations, religious groups and the Tagumeños from all walks of life. Before the swearing in, a Pontifical Mass was held and was officiated by Bishop Wilfredo D. Manlapaz.

Mayor Rellon explained the importance of invoking God’s presence in the start of his administration, agreeing to what Bishop Manlapaz said as a way of promoting a culture of prayer and mutual cooperation between the church and the local government.

In perhaps what could be the best proof that Tagum is indeed the city in perfect harmony, outgoing Mayor Rey T. Uy turned-over the symbolic key of responsibility to Mayor Rellon after the former’s speech where he thanked the Tagumeños for the support they had extended in his three consecutive terms as Tagum’s top leader.

Outgoing Mayor Rey T. Uy turned over the key of responsibility to incoming City Mayor Allan L. Rellon during the inauguration ceremony last June 28, 2012 at the Christ The King Cathedral. In his speech, the outgoing mayor called on Tagumeños to support the new administration. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

“The upcoming leadership of Mayor Allan L. Rellon will surely herald a new chapter of our beloved city. As we journey into this another trip with Mayor Rellon’s leadership, let us continue to support and help each other for the continuous progress of our great city,” Uy said in his speech. Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum

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In flores de tagumeno, tagum

Tagum News: Flores de Tagumeño 2013, a success

C
ITY OF TAGUM, DAVAO DEL NORTE - 26 beautiful sagalas paraded in Tagum City’s major thoroughfares as part of the culminating activities of the 5th Flores de Tagumeño last May 25, 2013, which is a month-long activity that honors the Blessed Virgin Mary.

26 sagalas with their escorts paraded through Tagum City’s major streets as part of Santacruzan de Tagumeño held last May 25, 2013. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

City of Tagum Tourism Council Chairperson Madame Alma L. Uy said the Santacruzan de Tagumeño, as spearheaded by the City Government of Tagum and her council together with the religious sectors under the Diocese of Tagum, is uniquely Tagumeño as different groups in the city joined forces in the revival of this tradition.

Gowns used by the 26 sagalas were designed by fashion designers based in Tagum City and Davao City. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

After the Holy Mass officiated by Msgr. Ulysses Perandos at the Parish of Christ the Eucharistic King, the 26 sagalas walked down the road with their respective escorts, each pair made royal and grand with their arcs adorned with varieties of flowers.

These sagalas were dressed with gowns as designed by leading fashion designers based in Tagum City and Davao City.

Madame Alma L. Uy, chairperson of the City of Tagum Tourism Council, together with Msgr. Ulysses Perandos (partly hidden) and Florencio Carlo Domingo, the event’s focal person, pose with the sagalas and their escorts after the Holy Mass held at the Parish of Christ the Eucharistic King held last May 25, 2013. Photo by Leo Timogan of CIO Tagum

The Santacruzan de Tagumeño is just part of the many activities staged in Tagum in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Zyra Rey as Reina Mora

Under this month-long activity, children in the different Gagmayng Kristohanong Katilingban (GKK) across the city devoted their time for Flores de Maria, where they were taught about the Catechetical teachings of the Church, offered flowers and sing songs of praise to Mother Mary and recited the Holy Rosary.

A chamber choir concert-competition dubbed as “Harana Kay Birhen Maria” was also held last May 24 at the back of Christ the King Cathedral that was followed by the praying of the Holy Rosary using the giant rosary at the foot of the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is believed to be the world’s largest rosary. Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum