Magsaysay brings back Magsaysay brings back

Festival during town’s 58th Founding Anniversary Festival during town’s 58th Founding Anniversary

MAGSAYSAY, Lanao del Norte - The Niyogan Festival made a triumphant return to Magsaysay during the town's celebration of its 58th Founding Anniversary on May 23, 2023.

After three years of celebrating in simple rites because of the pandemic, Mayor Haron D. Omar Sr. and Vice Mayor Haleah Omar-Diambangan were pleased to see that residents and visitors are able to experience a full-blast of festivities this year, showcasing the town's rich coconut industry, tourism, and fast development.

"Daghang salamat sa atong mga dumuduong na mga bisita gikan sa nagkalain-lain na kalungsoran og probinsya na misaksi diri sa atong celebration. Pasalamat pud ko sa katawhan sa Magsaysay, sa nagkalain-lain na hut-ong o sektor sa katilingban sa ilang hugot na suporta na mamahimo kini na malampuson ang among celebration," Mayor Omar said.

Among the activities arranged by the local government here were the Street Dancing, Festival Dance Showdown, and the Niyogan Festival Queen competition, which became the highlight of

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the said festivity which displayed the rich culture, talent, vibrant costumes, lively choreography, and unity of the people of Magsaysay.

Esteemed guests from the different national and local line agencies were also present to witness this year’s celebration - Department of Agrarian Reform-X Regional Director Zoraida Macandindang, Department of Interior and Local Government-LDN Provincial Director Bruce Colao, CESO V, 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion Commanding Officer LtCol Juvygleen Escandor, and LDN-Police Provincial Office Provincial Director Sandy Vales. Congresswoman Sittie Aminah Dimaporo, Second District Representative of Lanao del Norte, also graced the program as well as to represent Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza Dimaporo. In her speech, Cong. Aminah said “We see the Mayor and the Vice mayor working hard together to find ways to make sure that the development of this municipality is very fast and progressive. Daghang salamat mayor for being a part of the development of the entire province”

Cong. Aminah Dimaporo also acknowledged the vital role played by the Omar family in fostering unity and peace and their leadership as the foundation for the municipality’s progress.

“Before we even think of development, dapat naay unity, dapat naay peace. And that is what the Omar family brings to this municipality. ‘Pag na okay na ang unity ayha musulod ang development,” Cong. Aminah said.

The Niyogan Festival did not only bring back the competition but also reignited the sense of enjoyment and camaraderie that comes with such events. (Source: PIO-LDN)