KALAYAAN, PALAWAN— The first West Philippine Sea Festival officially opens Thursday, May 4. Torch parade was held at 5 o’clock in the morning where the local government units, residents of Brgy. Pag-asa, Western Command personnel, and tourists joined. The parade was followed by performances of the different departments of the local government, honoring rites at Coloma Shrine, and opening ceremony. Honorable Mayor Roberto Del Mundo, Honorable Vice Mayor Beltzasar Alindogan, WESCOM Island Commander Lt. Rey Tibay, and Chief of Police Alfredo Baclagon were present during the event.

Photos from Municipal Government of Kalayaan Province of Palawan, Philippines Facebook page/ Jeorgie Erika Villamor

 

Yesterday, kick-off activities were held such as the 2nd Kalayaan Mayor’s Cup Fishing Tournament and trainings on t-shirt printing, massage, souvenir making, and immersion hosting for the residents of Brgy. Pag-asa.

Photos from Municipal Government of Kalayaan Province of Palawan, Philippines Facebook page/ Jeorgie Erika Villamor

 

The theme of this year’s Festival is “Pangingisda at Ekoturismo: Pag-asang Handog ng Kalayaan para sa Inang Bayan” and will run until May 9.