IN the past two years, celebration was quite an elusive word. But for Tagbilaran City, a celebration will unfold in this year’s Saulog Festival King and Queen.
Tagbilaran City which is now under Alert Level 1 aims to celebrate the talent, creativity, faith, and resiliency of the Tagbilaranons. City Mayor John Geesnell “BABA” Yap emphasized that the health protocols will be enforced in the conduct of the entire activities.
“Participants in this month-long celebration are only those who are fully-vaccinated. The organizers were also given clear instructions to implement the standard health protocols such as the wearing of face masks, washing of hands, and physical distancing. We believe that it is just fitting to embrace the new normal by doing our usual activities with caution,” Mayor Yap said.
The Saulog King and Queen Festival will showcase the talents of local artisans and designers. Tagbilaran City First Lady Jane Yap conceptualized the idea of making the Saulog King and Queen Festival into a platform where Tagbilaranon artists will be given the chance to showcase their creativity, especially that theirs was halted due to the threat of the pandemic.
Led by local fashion designer Charlow Arbasto who is the image stylist for Saulog Festival King and Noel Bompat Estopito who is the image stylist for Saulog Festival Queen, the Saulog Tagbilaran 2022 Executive Committee has provided an opportunity to showcase the local designers’ masterpieces that will feature an impressive fusion of cultural and contemporary concepts.
The presentation will be on April 30, 2022, 7:00 pm at the Cogon Gymnasium. Representatives from each barangay are now geared up to shine and conquer led by Brgy. Cogon’s Justine James Bierneza and Kathleen Ausejo; Cabawan’s John Jensen Semblante and Bernadette Tabaniag; Taloto’s Gerald Anaviso and Marvelou Kate Remolador; Mansasa’s Jasru Izaac Ramirez and Alyssa Marian Pumatong; Ubujan’s Eduardo Gallenero Jr. and Mefairlove Anino; Dampas’s Jerome Dacullo and Anikka Jade Agazon; Booy’s Jack Green and Denise Cadenas; Tiptip’s Christian Celada and Hary Mae Vera Membrillos; Bool’s Michael Paul Bagares and Vegee Doria; Poblacion 1’s Alvin Villaber and Sophia Socias; Poblacion 3’s Llyod Virgel Aplacador and Hazel Mae Mejares; Manga’s Jan Nino Baguinang and Cathrine Zeta Batiancila; Dao’s Jonathan Tambis and Kate Janyne Lanit; San Isidro’s Ianne Alqueza and Liezel Budlong, and Poblacion 2’s RJ Clent Dosdos and Jamby Lluvido. (Jeanette Busano)
