PAGADIAN
CITY: Some P2-million in total prizes is at stake for the winners of the
Paskuhan 2014 various lighting contests, Mayor Romeo “Tata” Pulmones said.
“Paskuhan”
is the traditonal Christmas activity of the city government every December participated
by various business establishments and socio-civic organizations.
Annually,
brightly illuminated Christmas symbols and parols are put on show around Plaza
Luz, each vying for a prize.
Pulmones
said the display comes with prizes: “Light a tree” contest winners get P100,000
(first); P75,000 (second); P50,000 (third). A consolation prize of P5,000 each
is also given
Prizes
in form of a barangay project is given to the
winners of the “Light a barangay hall” and “Light a parol” contests.
A
P600-T prize goes to “Light a barangay hall” winner; P370-T (second); P250-T
(third) and P20-T in consolation prizes.
Another
P350-T goes to the winner of the “Light a parol”; P240-T for second; P130-T for
the third and P20-T in consolation prizes.
Pulmones
added that infrastructure projects equal to worth of the prizes won will be put
into service in the second quarter of 2015.
The
mayor said that in behalf of the city, he is expressing his gratitude for the favor
and abundant blessings received from divine providence though Paskuhan 2014, as
he values also the spirit of giving and loving this Christmas.
The
PNP, added Pulmones, is on alert for the Paskuhan 2014 period, with their uniformed
personnel always seen at the vicinity of the city plaza to maintain peace and
order.
The
1st Infantry (Tabak) Division also declared they assigned some military
personnel in civilian attire to augment PNP forces and help ensure public
safety and order.
The
Paskuhan 2014 was opened last Friday at the Taclobo Stage in Plaza Luz,
complete with dance programs, speeches from provincial and local officials, a fireworks
display and the exhibition of the dancing water fountains.
The
Christmas festival opening coincided with the lighting of the Giant Christmas
Tree by Pulmones at the city rotunda.
The
final judging and awarding of prizes will be held on Jan. 16, 2015 during this
city’s fiesta.