PART I:

(INTRODUCTION/ PRODUCTION NUMBER)

Voice Over:

The city of Laoag has long been distinguished for its cachet in facility provision, competence, welfare,
community service, involvement, and technological revolutions, all of which actively sync up to make
Laoag City a fancied abode to live, work, and play. Fifty years past its establishment as a city, and
through the highs and lows of life, Laoag City conquered the challenges of times and now delights in
its claim as the Gateway to the North. And even when under the gloom of life, Laoag will always shine
through the brightness of its wonderful culture and people. Welcome to a day of thanksgiving and
jubilation! Welcome to the Golden Anniversary of our dear Laoag City!

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Ladies and gentlemen, please stand as we sing the Philippine National Anthem.
(Singing of the Philippine National Anthem)
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Laogueos have sustained their strong expression of faith. Such unyielding piety has fostered the
well-being of its people, stable family, and healthy community. In the silence of our hearts, let us
remain standing to give thanks to our Almighty Creator through an interfaith prayer.

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(Interfaith Prayer)
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At the front row are the commendable leaders of Laoag who are essentially involved in the
implementation and completion of the citys projects and undertakings. At this point may we call on
the Father of the City, Hon. Vice Mayor Michael V. Farias for his welcome remarks.
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(Welcome Address: Hon. Michael V. Farias)

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Please welcome our hosts for this morning, Mr. Ancher Cua and Miss Precious Bucad !
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Ancher: Good Morning Laoag City!

Precious: Naimbag a Bigat Kailian !

Ancher: Laoag City: dubbed as the precious gem of Ilocandia, is enduring in its beauty and rich
culture. It has a timeless quality as if it had existed forever. You know Precious, as we embark on our
new journey, it is vital to look back at our humble beginnings to understand our present and fathom
out the future.

Precious: Indeed It is worthy to note that from its modest beginnings, Laoag City has progressively
etched its name into what it is now: multi-awarded and a bustling growth center, and the Philippine's
Gateway in the North. Today, we remember its iconic story as a city.

Ancher: The Charter of the City of Laoag was passed by the 5th congress of the Republic of the
Philippines on its 4th session; the bill was originally filed by Congressman Antonio Raquiza and Hon.
Simeon M. Valdez as senior and junior authors of House Bill 9366. As finally passed by both houses
of congress approved by the President of the Philippines, the charter of the City of Laoag was
realized.
Precious: President Marcos, who was the senate president then was greatly responsible in the
passage of the said bill during the closing days of the regular session of the 5th Congress. It was not
easy however because the attempt to establishing a city posted uncertainties, and doubts to some
officials. In the long run, former mayor Hon. Eulalio Siazon and the members of the council waged a
campaign which turned out to be a master stroke. Thus, Laoag became a city in the year of our Lord,
1965

Ancher: Let not anyone therefore, rob our forbears fo their rightful place in our history especially all
those who made possible our beloved LAOAG become a city. The likes of Marcos, Raquiza, Valdez,
Siazon and the affirming members of the municipal council deserve no less

Ancher: Now, as we revel on this citys greatness, we gratefully look back and reckon on the tales of
victory impressively mastered through the years.
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(singing of gold by james ventura III)
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(Production Number)
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Ancher: Such an impressive performance, kailian, lets give our performers a round of
applause!(pause) Today, we take the time to stop and appreciate who we are and what weve
achieved. Together, we advance confidently in the direction of our dreams.

Precious: Justly, the road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion,
it's possible to achieve our shared dreams for a better and brighter Laoag City.

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(Lipad ng Pangarap: La Divas)
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Precious: We say thank you to the gallant Laogueos who masterminded and facilitated the state that
we all are relishing now. These are the same deep and spiritual thinkers, men of great integrity, as
well as the people struggling with the same search for individual meaning and purpose that all of us
do.

Ancher: Not only do we salute these people who are responsible for Laoags lustre but we also
jubilantly pay tribute to Laoags cityhood.
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(Singing of Thanks to You)
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Ancher: Cascading her compelling blend of passion and compassion, theres no doubt our province is
a haven of efficient leaders.

Precious: Ladies and gentlemen, Please welcome, the Governor of the province of Ilocos Norte, Hon.
Imee Marcos!
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(Speech of the Gov.)
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Precious: Laoag City. clear, as its name entails is a sanctuary of brightness and pleasantry, a
haven where the sky is eternally clear. Faithfully radiating unremitting rays of possibilities, Laoag is
the country's SUNSHINE CITY!
Ancher: Ladies and gentlemen, with all distinction and pride, we enjoin everyone to sing our citys
theme song We Shout Laoag!!
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(We Shout Laoag)
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Precious: Lets give a round of applause to our very brilliant performers:
Laoag City Gymnastics Group
Samiweng Singers
La Divas
Agripino P. Santos ElementarySchool
Ilocos Norte National High School Chamber Singers
Data Center College of the Philippines Incorporated
MMSU
INNHS Tagnawa Dance Troupe
DWCL (confirm)
NU Dance Troupe
Laoag Tan-ok Kids
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(Mood of this part: solemn)

PRESENTATION OF COFFEE TABLE BOOK & ENTRUSTING OF THE TREASURY OF

ASPIRATIONS

Ancher: Laoag City, a dazzling and dynamic growth center in the north, is earnestly a matchless
destination bestowing delightful surprises!
Precious: What better way to capture the splendour of Laoag City; its history, culture, achievements
and aspirations than use potent words and colourful visuals to immortalize them by coming up with a
coffee table book for the present and future generations of this highly urbanized city.

Ancher: May we call on Dr. Dacuycuy, one of the Coffee Table Book Team leaders, to give us a
background about this project. We are also inviting the people behind the successful completion of
the book to be on stage. Following after the presentation of the project, we will be witnessing the
signing of the iconic coffee table book by our beloved mayor, Hon. Chevyll V. Farias and Hon.Vice
Mayor Michael V. Farias.
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(Presentation of the Coffee Table Book: Dr. Dacuycuy)
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Ancher: Profoundly seated in the recesses of our souls is the longing to satisfy our dreams and
forethoughts. That glowing aspiration guides the decisions we make and bids our energy to attain
them.

Precious: Our respected city officials and department heads have earlier written their aspirations for
Laoag believing that the secret to a dynamic setting of visions is in forming patently defined goals,
writing them down through ardent words and emotions.

Ancher: Please welcome Hon. Chevyll Farias as she confers on a treasure to the children of Laoag
(pause) May we invite our city officials and the next generation of leaders, to stand as witnesses as
our beloved mayor and vice mayor entrust the treasury of aspirations to the youth, represented by
Lance Benedict Leao. (continue as the officials and the youth march towards the satge)
25 years henceforward, during the citys diamond anniversary on June 19, 2040, this treasury
shall be unlockedHere endures the lofty aspirations of the Laogeos dedicated to the present and
future generation. Along Lance Benedict are representatives of the youth who will also stand as
witnesses.

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(Solemn entrusting of the treasury of aspirations)

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Ancher: May we call on Hon. Imee Marcos, Hon. Chevyll V. Farias, Hon. Michael V. Farias, the
honourable city councilors, to be stage
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Precious: Enthusiastically, let us soar higher and move forward! Lets witness the simultaneous
cutting of cake and the releasing of balloons and the doves! Lets float up and away into the pinnacles
of bliss and sunshine of today and tomorrow.

(Entry of CakeCommunity Singing Padapada camCutting of Cake)

Ancher: Together, we release the doves and the balloons as we collectively clinch the light, and let
the luminous reflection in us shine so bright up and away in 5 432.1 release!
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(Releasing of Doves and Balloons)

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Ancher: Our city takes pride in the acquisition of new vehicles as we celebrate our homes cityhood!
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(Blessing of the New Vehicle)
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Precious: Our government gives provisions to its people . It is committed to sustain its Livelihood
Capital Assistance empowering the ordinary Laogeo.
Ancher: Ladies and gentlemen, our Beloved Mayor will now distribute the Pangkabuhayan projects
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Pangkabuhayan Projects
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PART III
(OPEN GALLERY)

Ancher: As today is our citys day, the city hall is opened for the public too. Everyone is enjoined to
have a stopover in the offices and welcome to take a look of what is going on in this seat of
governance in Laoag.

Precious: The third part of todays festivities is the opening of the gallery which is at the city
auditorium. After this program, we invite everyone to go down memory lane, celebrate a wonderful
throwback of old Laoags pictures, paintings and murals at the Open Gallery.

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Ancher: As a people, may we Laoagueos derive inspiration from the insight of Alyson Noel when
she said: The only thing one can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward
without hesitation, without once looking back. Simply remember the past and forge toward the future.
This is Ancher Cua.

Precios: Move Forward Laoag! This has been Precious Bucad, todays host of the 50th cityhood
commemoration program of Laoag.