Bacolod City (3 August) -- For the first time in the history of Kabankalan City Charter celebration, the Public Information and Tourism Officers were invited to the launching/ opening of the Kabankalan Museum (formerly the municipal hall) and the Agri-Tourism Day.

Mayor Pedro Zayco, Jr. cuts the ribbon to open the exhibits in the museum.

The activity realized through the joint effort of the newly appointed Tourism Officer Virgilio Gerongani, also the CDIO (Community Dev"t. & Information Officer) and is assisted by Eddie Yap. They both worked for the joint meeting and participation of the IOs and TOs on this 8th Charter Anniversary of the City.

The Info and Tourism officers were treated to a guided tour to remarkable places around the City which culminated up at City Hall.

They impressed by the visibility of Mayor Zayco and Vice Mayor Rivera in the plaza where the mini rodeo was held and the produce of farmers from all barangays were displayed for sale in their respective both. The booth display is a contest with a grand prize of P350, 000.

The celebration is a week - long affair which started last July 27th and ended August 2.

This year's theme of their celebration: "Ugyon Kabankalanon, Kauswagan Padayunon." (OPA/PIA)