The League of Municipalities in the Philippines-Negros Oriental chapter has assured the provincial government of its all-out support for the success of this year’s Buglasan Festival.
League president Mayor Reynaldo Tuanda of Jimalalud town had earlier thanked the leadership of Gov. Roel Degamo for his commitment to support undertakings of the league without favor or political color.
Several municipalities have already signified their intention to join the Buglasan activities, while at least 11 of them are participating in the festival of festivals.
The mayors also thanked the governor for approving their request of additional subsidies as incidental expenses in joining the Buglasan, from P30,000 last year to P40,000 this year.
It was also unanimously approved in Wednesday’s regular meeting of the league to name the Sidlakan Negros Village after the late Gov. Emilio Macias II in honor of his industry during his incumbency as governor insofar as Buglasan Festivities are concerned.
It was the late Governor Macias’ concept to permanently locate the booths of different cities and municipalities at the Sidlakan Village to minimize the expenses in the coming years during the celebration of the Buglasan Festival.
There may be expenses but will be minimal in terms of cleaning and rehabilitating of landscaping, Tuanda pointed out.
The resolution will be submitted to the Provincial Board and the governor who has the authority to name or rename a place.
This year’s Buglasan is managed by the Negros Oriental Culture & Arts Foundation Inc. headed by former Board Member Mariant Escaño Villegas. (PNA/JFP/Juancho Gallarde)