ANOTHER year older, another highly successful celebration. Congratulations to all!
That was indeed an eventful 81st Araw ng Dabaw celebration where the Dabawenyos proudly wore the even temperament that they are known for.
Starting with that non-concert of a 1990s band singer, Ely Buendia, who failed to deliver what his fans came for. The Dabawenyos just took it in stride and enjoyed the concert.
There were the other related activities that may have caused some traffic congestion, but we still have to hear of a road rage crime.
We have our people's temperament to thank for that.
The scorching sun during the Parada Dabawenyo did not turn off the over 200 contingents who joined; our way of showing solidarity with our people, proudly declaring to all and sundry that we are Dabawenyos and we are part of the Parada Dabawenyo.
Even the party last Saturday was fun but not rowdy. Just Dabawenyos and their guests having fun.
May Dabawenyos always live up to their claim of being the most disciplined lot, may we make discipline our way of life, and may this much-touted discipline make us once and for all, be mindful of our garbage and disposing of these properly.
That said, indeed, congratulations to all especially the peacekeepers and security forces, who made sure that Davao celebrated its 81th Charter Day sans major crimes and security issues.
We are sure it required a very close coordination and communication with all security forces, knowing that the city remains to be a prime target of all those who want to wrest power. We can indeed, never put our guards down.
Still, we've put up a grand celebration for all, and that was really awe-inspiring. The 50 roast calf donated by the Pilipinong May Puso Foundation was an added and highly appreciated treat.
Now, we prepare for the Alveo Ironman 70.3 Davao on the 25th. Let’s include that international triathlon in our plans on March 25 as this will cause some inconvenience considering that the highway from Davao del Norte to Davao City will be closed from 3 a.m. to 12 noon.
Plan ahead, and plan properly, and let's all work together for a successful and secure hosting. All the best to the peacekeepers and security forces, just one more giant push, please.