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Friday, March 28, 2008

SUMMER THRILL IN OLONGAPO

Olongapo City is once again having its yearly Summer Mardigras on March 27 to 29 sponsored by the Olongapo Business Club (OBC) in coordination with the city government under the leadership of Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr.

Themed “Kalye Kasiyahan 2008”, the said summer mardigras begun with a motorcade on March 27 participated in by Ramon Magsaysay Drive (RM Drive) business establishments, sponsors and organizers.

Different stages have also been set up along RM Drive to stage colorful activities including the Search for Mardi Gay, Stage Slamming Dance Contest, SK Rockternative Band Competition, Super Road Show Concert of Manila Bands and some other variety shows featuring local and Manila artists.

Meanwhile, following the Kalye Kasiyahan is the 3rd Philippine Olympic Festival (POF) Central Northern Luzon Qualifying Games hosted by Olongapo City and Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ).

With the POF Qualifying Games, different sports events will be held in the city and SBFZ including aquatics, archery, arnis, athletics, baseball, chess, football, gymnastics, judo, karate, muay, power lifting, sepak takraw, table tennis, taekwondo, wrestling, golf, softball and volleyball. The said qualifying games will be participated in by some fifteen (15) delegations from different parts of Central and Northern Luzon.

Information and inquiries regarding the POF, may be obtained through the offices of Kgd. Gina Perez and Kgd. Rodel Cerezo at the Sanggunian Office, 2nd Floor of the City Hall or the City Sports Coordinator Angie Layug at telephone numbers 224-7846.

In April, the Sibit-Sibit Festival 2008 will also spice up summer in Olongapo. Different activities have been prepared by the City Tourism Office for this event including Bangkang Buhangin Sculpting Contest, Bonggo Bingo Bonanza, Boat Competition, Summer Dance Craze, Beach Volley Ball and Search for Mr. and Ms. Summer Icon. The festival will be on April 25-27, 2008.

More details about the activities for the Sibit-Sibit Festival may be obtained from the City Tourism Office at telephone numbers 224-1471.

The line of summer activities in the city aims to give Olongapeños and tourists alike the thrill of summer the ‘Olongapo way’. It is likewise directed to advance the business and tourism industry in the city. PAO/jpb

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