San Luis Celebrated 50th Founding Anniversary

After all the preparations and hard work of everyone led by our Municipal Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson, the Task Force Golden Jubilee led by Mrs. Veny Marzan and 2009 Pestejos President Annaliza C. Tangson, the 50th Founding Anniversary and Patronal Town Fiesta have finally come. With the theme “San Luis, Bayan Namin Ikinararangal: Noon, Ngayon at Bukas”, it was celebrated with a bang last August 24, 2009 held at the Municipal Plaza.

A thanksgiving mass was held with Bishop Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD, DD as main celebrant with Father Noel Valencia, Father Erlo Poblete, Father Nilvon Co-Vilannueva and Father Boyet Valenzuela as co-celebrant. In his homily, Bishop Tirona extends his gratitude to the municipality for having a thanksgiving mass as part of its celebration and congratulated the officials and the people of San Luis for the celebration.

Afterwards, Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson led the Golden Parade together with Vice Governor Gerardo Noveras, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members Mariano C. Tangson and Bobong Ong, actor John Arcilla and the awardees of the 50 Outstanding Citizens of San Luis. Barangay officials, senior’s citizens, DepEd family, municipal employees, students and teachers, SEA-K groups and various organizations paraded and was watched by thousands of people. Street dancers and bands of different schools as well as Binibining San Luis 2009 candidates were also part of the parade.

Pastor Robert A. Dadero led the opening prayer and followed by the National Anthem given by San Luis Chorale and San Luis Rondalia Group.

The welcome remarks were given Sangguniang Bayan Member Norminda S. Querijero, SB Chairman on Holidays, Official Day and Town Fiesta.

The guest speaker Sen. Manny Villar Villar was represented by his wife Hon. Cynthia Villar who is with former Congressman Gilbert Remulla was introduced by our Municipal Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson. Governor Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo also attended the celebration.

Actor John Arcilla rendered song number to the delight of the crowd.

Closing remarks were given by the 2009 Pestejos President Miss Annaliza C. Tangson.

The event was hosted by the Municipal Assessor Eduardo M. Yambot and Municipal Treasurer Celia G. Martinez.
After the program, Golden Pananghalian was held at the San Luis Sports Complex were buffet lunch was shared by everyone including guests, officials, participants and the people of San Luis.

The celebration of the 50th Founding Anniversary was held last August 21-25, 2009. Other activities were Agro-Tourism Fair, Street Dance Competition, Drum and Lyre Competition, Quest for a Star and the Awarding of the 50th Outstanding Citizens of San Luis.

The 50th Founding Anniversary and Town Fiesta of San Luis, Aurora is truly unforgettable, and successful!

Bishop Rolando Tria Tirona and Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson together with Father Noel, Father Erlo, Father Boyet, and Father Nilvon before the Thanksgiving Mass.

Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson welcoming Las Piñas Congresswoman Cynthia Villar.

Former Congressman of Cavite Gilbert Remulla being greeted warmly by the people of San Luis.

Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson together with actor John Arcilla, Vice Governor Gerardo Noveras, SP Member Bobong Ong and SP Member Mariano C. Tangson during the Golden parade

From far left, SB Member Norminda S. Querijero, SB Jayson G. Matinez, Vice Mayor Teddy A. Macatiag and SB Member Francisco Maliwanag during the Golden Parade

San Isidro Elementary School Street Dancers .

Ditumabo Elementary School Street Dancers during the Golden Parade

Barangay Dibayabay delegations during the Golden Parade consists of Barangay officials, Barangay health workers and Barangay Tanod

Ditumabo National High School Street Dancers.

Luis National High School Street Dancers during the Golden Parade.

Pastor Robert A. Dadero with the municipal employees at his back during the Golden Parade.

San Luis Chorale and San Luis Rondalla singing National Anthem.

From far left, Former Congressman Gilbert Remulla, Las Piñas Congresswoman Cynthia A. Villar, Governor Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo, Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson, Saranggani Province Former Vice Governor Bridget Chiongbian-Huang and San Pedro Mayor Calixto R. Cataquiz during the program after the parade.

Left to Right: Mr. John Mercado, Actor John Arcilla, Father Floro Avenilla, Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson, Ms. Nida Hugo and Atty. Adolfo Nabor during the Golden Pananghalian.

Mayor Annabelle C. Tangson pauses with the San Luis Rondalla Group who entertain the crowd during the Golden Pananghalian.a