Mahinog celebrates 62nd charter day

The Municipality of Mahinog celebrates its charter day today, July 1, 2010 with lots of activities.

Mahinog was first established as a civil town on September 14, 1869.

Mahinog remained a town until 1903, when the Americans abolished Mahinog as a town and absorbed it as a barrio of Mambajao.

Mahinog restored its status as a town on July 1, 1948 by Executive Order No. 122 of President Manuel L. Roxas.

The municipal mayor of Mambajao at that time of separation of Mahinog from Mambajao was Meliton Limbaco. The Vice-Mayor was Pio Cagmat.

Sixto Abao, a civic leader from Hubangon, was appointed by the President of the Philippines as municipal mayor of Mahinog.

Appointed officials of the newly created municipality of Mahinog on July 1, 1948, were:

Municipal Mayor: Sixto Abao

Municipal Vice-Mayor: Tomas Estrobo

Municipal Councilors:
Agripino Pacuribot
Nicomedes Patangan
Indalicio Jajalla
Torcuato Dayao
Gregorio Castro
Policarpo Sajol

In February 11, 1997, Congress passed Republic Act No. 8253, declaring July 1 of every year a special non-working public holiday in the municipality of Mahinog, to be known as "Mahinog Charter Day."

This law was authored by Camiguin Representative Pedro P. Romualdo.

Below is the program and activities for 62nd Mahinog charter day celebration.

June 30, 2010
1:00PM
Engkwentro sa Kabayo

July 1, 2010
7:00 A.M.
Holy Mass at Mahinog Outdoor Stage

8:00 A.M.
Civic Military Parade

9:00 A.M.
Charter Day Program

Invocation by Mahinog National High School

Nutrition Month Prayer by Ms. Neolida P. Salon

Singing of National Anthem by Mahinog National High School Choir

Provincial Song by Mahinog National High School Choir

Welcome Remarks by Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle

Vocal Rendition by Mr. Prescilo L. Cocamas

Presentation
• Columbia St. Michael's Parish High School (CSMPHS)
• Mahinog Central School

Inspirational Talk by Mayor Alex R. Jajalla

Presentation
• Mrs. Daniela P. Ocate
• Mahinog National High School
• Mahinog Central School

Charter Day Message by Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo

Presentation
• Hubangon Women’s Association
• Hubangon Elem. School

Distribution of Workbooks for 14 Daycare Centers by Mayor Alex R. Jajalla & Vice Mayor Rogerio C. Acle

Keynote Address by Congressman Pedro P. Romualdo

Presentation
• Mahinog National High School
• CSMPHS

Closing Remarks by Councilor Rey Lawrence K. Tan

Master of Ceremony
Ms. Florelyn Ladesma and Mr. Arlino C. Arca

10:30 A.M.
Opening of agri-products
Display of products by barangay
Pinaka contest

12:30 pm
Karambola Sa Manok

1:00 pm
Engkwentro Sa Kabayo

RIC Modern Dance Contest

2:00 P.M.
Larong Pinoy

4:00 P.M.
Awarding Ceremony

7:00 P.M.
Disco and Live band