Christmas kickstarters: LGU, PNP, BJMP staff shines on Christmas Cheers

Last night, employees of the Local Government Unit of Ligao City, together with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), have once again performed in their best suit. This time, however, not as public servants but as entertainers showcasing their talents to bring joys to Ligaoeños.

Behind their busy desks and mountains of paper works are public servants with hidden talents. Employees from different departments and offices of the local government have presented their creative performances that brought more life to the spirit of Christmas.

The BJMP group rendered a Christmas carol while the PNP group showcased their funny side as they perform their dance presentation.  

Ligao City Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua said that the event is not only a showcase of talents but a showcase of team work, coordination, and collaborative efforts of everyone.

Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (left) also joined their staff in the performance while a second batch of performers rendered equally laudable presentations with the first batch.

The event is also a kickstarter to more performances of private and public schools in the city. The Christmas Cheers will run from 15 December to 4 January 2015. 

Ligao brings Christmas wonderland at City Park, celebrates annual lighting of giant Christmas tree

Ligao has transformed into a Christmas wonderland as bright lights, colorful life-size decorations, and a crowd of enthusiastic spectators filled the City park. People cheered with awe as they witness the most-awaited traditional lighting of the giant Christmas tree which later followed by fireworks display.

To make the holiday season more joyful, Ligao features a grander presentation of the of the giant Christmas tree, and life-size Santa Claus and Christmas decorations. A Christmas Shop and Toy house were also installed in the park for kids and kids-at-heart.

CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR! Colorful and life-size Christmas balls and other decorations filled the City Park of Ligao. Photo credit: Jurlan Buello

The lighting of the giant Christmas tree was graced by local government officials including Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez, Ligao City Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua, Ligao Women's Club President and former City Mayor Linda P. Gonzalez, together with the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Rev. Fr. Ramonsito Segubiense also lead the blessing of the Christmas tree.

The Ligao National High School Voice Chorale, which recently won as Champion during the National Music Competition for Young Artists on 21 November, rendered a Christmas carol.

The event also marked the opening of the Christmas Bazaar and a chain of food stand which are also part of the coming celebration of Ligao's Parish Fiesta on 26 December. - Lala Peñafiel

Ligao City celebrates 2013 parish fiesta

Packed with colorful decorations, events, and celebrations, the Ligao City celebrated the feast day of the Patron Saint Stephen Protomartyr on December 26, 2013.

The Ligao City's annual parish fiesta highlighted the majestic Christmas Sunflower Main Street Parade inspired by Disney films and characters. Congressman Fernando V. Gonzalez also urged the Liberty Commercial Center (LCC) Inc. to have the grand opening of LCC Ligao this December for the Christmas holiday and Ligao City parish fiesta.

A simultaneous celebration with the Christmas holiday, the Ligao City Fiesta also highlighted the enchanting park decorated with huge Christmas gifts and decors. The giant Christmas tree was also decorated with giant sunflowers in which the city is best known for.

The fiesta was also joyfully celebrated with the annual events such as the Christmas cheers, and the installment of fiesta bazaar and funfair.

Related links:
The official website of the Ligao City