GOV. NAVA JOINS 2024 BUENAVISTA MUNICIPAL CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION

Governor JC Rahman A. Nava MD joined the Municipality of Buenavista in celebrating its 2024 Municipal Children’s Day as guest speaker in the culminating activity held at the Buenavista Covered Gym on November 8, 2024.

“I still remember in 1999 when we first initiated the child-friendly program here in Guimaras. Kag daw kanami lang tan-awon nga, from that program, from that movement, today our program for our children is now very well-established and institutionalized,” Gov. Nava said.

The governor was happy to share that he witnessed the “transformation” of the program with both children and their parents embracing the rights of the child.

“So, we would like to extend our appreciation sa mga ginikanan kag ang aton partners- the Department of Education- which is instrumental man sa sini nga programa,” he added.

The governor also thanked the municipal officials of Buenavista headed by Mayor Samuel T. Gumarin and Vice-Mayor Cyril Beltran for the successful holding of this year’s Children’s Day event. He intends to broaden the scope of his administration’s development agenda Kabataan FIRST and he urged the people to continue supporting it as he can see Guimaras as a big name in the future not only in the country but in the international stage as well.

The theme for this year’s Municipal Children’s Day celebration is “Break the Prevalence, end the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines!”

During the awarding ceremony, Barangay Agsanayan bagged the title as the most child-friendly barangay for this year. It was followed by Barangay Tanag, San Roque, San Isidro, and San Nicolas. Mayor Gumarin led the oath taking of the newly elected Municipal Federation Officers. Also in attendance were Board Member Cecile Gumarin, Vice-Mayor Cyril Beltran, Sangguniang Bayan members, students, teachers, barangay officials, and parents.