By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)
Laoag City—The city government of Laoag here celebrated the city’s 55th Charter Day on June 19, 2020 in as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.
The simple celebration kicked off
A wreath laying in-front of the city hall led by Ilocos Norte Governor Mathew Joseph M. Manotoc and Laoag Mayor Michael M. Keon kicked off the simple celebration.
Mr. Keon said that this year’s celebration is “extraordinary” as it pays tribute to the great men, women and organizations who made significant contributions to the city in this time of pandemic.
Despite the pandemic, Mr. Keon, in his speech, assured that the provincial government and the city government are doing their best to fight Covid -19 in order to protect the people of Laoag and Ilocos Norte.
This year’s celebration also celebrated the 55 heroes, whose inspiring stories and sacrifices; and selfless dedication in this time of COVID-19: Barangay Covid-19 Task Force; MMMH & MC Department of Pathology and Laboratories; City Health Office; Sabaw Hunters Ilocos;
Essential Goods Producers and Retailers; The Ilocos Norte Resiliency Office; KBP Ilocos Norte Chapter and all media practitioners; Federation of NGO’s of Laoag City and Ilocos Norte; CSWDO and CAD and Relief Operation Team;
CEO and GSO; CDRRMO; Vertext Cares; Ilocos Norte Council of Fashion Designers and Ilocos Norte Voices;
Ilocos Norte Tourism Office; PNP, BFP & DILG Laoag; Ismael Ampaso Ali; Prof. Emile Kathleen M. Aguilar; Prof. Jally Ann S. Guillermo;
Dr. Leah C. Sambrano; Jesthony G. Lagura; Dr. Shirley Agrupis; LC DepEd Superintendent Vilma Eda; Dr. Alegria T. Visaya;
Dr. Virginia P. Duldulao; Leonardo T. Tejano; Prof. Mario Singson; Dr. Florina Conde-Corpuz; James Allen Clark;
Catherine Ranjo; Kagawad Manuel Morales Jr; Engr. Dennis Alejandro; The Family of the late Pedro Bueno; Reneliza “Babeth” G. Raquino;
Hermel Hernando; Atty. Rowel Jake Leonador; Asec. Kristian Ablan; Modesty Mae Eugenio; Ryan Ranada Remigio;
Dr. Maria Vitah Salazar; Juan Carlo Tabios III; Ely Cudal; Joey Barbechu; Amor Albano;
Arvin Domingo; Daniel Levi Agullana; Wilma Aguete; Raquel Utleg; Gary Ronqullio;
German Labayog; Dr. Marierose Tolentino; Genedine Jambaro; Pol SmSgt Noel Abad; Jerich Clyde Panlaque; and Kevin Jay Ayson.
The awardees received a plaque of recognition from the city government.