Friday, August 19, 2005
Kadayawan, a joint effort of city, businessmen
KADAYAWAN sa Dabaw Foundation Inc. president, Arnold D. Navales said Thursday the Kadayawan celebration is a joint effort of the business sector and city officials.
Navales said the funds for the Kadayawan festivities were sourced from contributions by big and small businesses in the city.
He, however, did not deny that there are some businessmen who did not accept solicitations from the Kadayawan Foundation.
"Joint effort talaga ito ng businessmen sa Davao. In fact, the city government gave P700,000 financial assistance pero hindi namin tinanggap kasi gusto naming na ang pera ay gamitin na lang para sa pagkain, panggasolina at iba pang kailangan ng police na magbabantay ng seguridad ng mga tao during the entire Kadayawan celebration," Navales said.
Earlier reports showed City Tourism officer Id Acaylar said the local businessmen never extended support for Kadayawan.
But Acaylar denied saying such and insisted that he did not generalize the business sector as not helping the Kadayawan festivities. (AAG)
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