The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Miagao Local Government Unit (LGU-Miagao) look to further strengthen their bonds at the 12th UPV-LGU Miagao Friendship Celebration, which officially started on July 23, 2024.
A thanksgiving mass was held at the Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church, Miagao, followed by a caravan from the said venue with the Justice Ramon B. Britanico (JRBB) Hall as its final stop, kickstarted the festivities of the celebration’s opening day. This was followed by a short program and the opening and launching of the Tiangge ni Abyan.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Pagsakdag kang Maayo nga Kaangtanan Sa Komunidad kang Miagao.”
Chancellor Clement Camposano, in his message during the opening program, talked about UPV being part of Miagao, not just because of its location but because of its involvement in helping communities of the town.
This was affirmed by SB Member Japhet Moleta, OIC Mayor of Miagao, in her speech, where she talked about the synergy between UPV and LGU Miagao and how their collaborations help the people of Miagao.
Some of the recent collaborations initiated by UPV were intended for the coastal community, startups, and members of the LGBT community, among others, according to SB Moleta.
After the opening program, Chancellor Camposano and SB Moleta led the opening and launching of the Tiangge ni Abyan which will run for the duration of the friendship celebration. Local exhibitors are participating in the trade fair, which features rich cultural heritage and products of Miagao.
Meanwhile, last Saturday, the Eco-Trail Warrior Race was held at the UPV-Eco-Trail, which saw friendly competition from the UPV community and personnel of the LGU Miagao. The event was a preview of a series of activities to be conducted by the institution and the LGU for the weeklong celebration.
A series of training sessions, a tree-growing activity, a teambuilding activity/sports fest, and bingo socials, among others, are lined up for the weeklong celebration. The closing program of the 12th UPV-LGU Miagao Friendship Celebration will be on July 26, 2024, at the JRBB Hall.
