Striking hard

MANILA, Philippines - Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla, brother of Sen. Bong Revilla, has lined up month-long activities to mark Bacoor Festival.

The celebration starts today, with 10 marching bands heralding a dance parade. A balloon ceremony, the search for Miss Bacoor, the launch of a miniature New Bacoor Municipal Hall and the Palit Ilaw Project will be held.

The focal point of the festivities, Strike says, is the family. In fact, Sept. 6 is dubbed “Family Fun Day.” On the to-do list are the Agawan ng Biik and a car show/motor show called the 1st Strike Rescue Open Motor Show `09.

The return to good old family values is the reason behind the festival theme Isang pamilya... Isang bayan... Isang Pasasalamat.

Strike himself sets the example where valuing one’s family is concerned. “I consult Kuya Bong about my work in Bacoor. I respect him a lot,” says Strike.

Meanwhile, his dad former Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. has donated half a hectare of land on which a public hospital will rise.

Strike is also eyeing a big piece of property in the same area where he can put up a small resort for those who want to go wakeboarding.

Senior citizens and people with disabilities in Bacoor enjoy free movies in all SM cinemas in Molino every Monday and Tuesday. A Botika de Barangay sells cheap medicine. A halfway house gives temporary shelter to needy women and children.

“Every sector is represented: Special children, the disabled, senior citizens, and even members of the third sex,” relates Strike.

The rest of the activities are Trade fair on Sept. 1 to 5; Yearly Clean-Up Drive and launching of the Strike Rescue Team Mobile Clinic on Sept. 2;

Dental Program, blessing of Molino Lagoon, photo exhibit, launching of Bacoor Eco-Park, launching of stoplight, Mutya ng Bacoor swimsuit competition on Sept. 4; rap contest and trade fair on Sept. 5;

Family Fun Day, Agawan ng Biik, car show/motor show on Sept. 6; Launch of municipal hall and opening of Bacoor Inter Club House and ALS Center on Sept. 7; blessing of potable water station on Sept. 8;

Mass wedding on Sept. 9; cheerleading competition and variety show on Sept. 10; Kalusugan Para Kay Lolo at Lola, job fair and singing competition on Sept. 11; SM concert, bowling and cultural/media/talent presentation of Mutya ng Bacoor on Sept. 12;

Tour of Bacoor, Talentadong Bacooreño and bowling on Sept. 13; Philhealth cards distribution and medical/dental mission on Sept. 14;

Launching Bagsakan ng Gulay and groundbreaking of the new covered basketball court on Sept. 15; opening of day care center and blessing of Bantay Dagat on Sept. 16; Quiz Bee on Sept. 17;

SMB concert and PCSO medical mission on Sept. 18; karatedo, badminton and medical mission and cervical cancer prevention program on Sept. 19;

Badminton, mass baptism, KIDS Day and Teleserye Grand Fans Night on Sept. 20; launching of Cadastral Survey and Pagandahan ng Tricycle on Sept. 21; Ms. Gay Talent, dog show and outreach program on Sept. 22;

Bacoor meet opening on Sept. 23; blessing of slaughterhouse on Sept. 24; job fair and groundbreaking of hospital and Mutya ng Bacoor coronation night on Sept. 25;

Karera ng Bangka, Pintakasi, medical/dental mission and powerlifting on Sept. 26;

Awarding of Molino Abandoned Road, gay mardi gras, parade of Mutya ng Bacoor winners, power lifting and Pabingo sa Bayan on Sept. 27; inauguration of Bacoor Sports Complex and Miss Gay 2009 on Sept. 28 and launch of core shelter and Investors Night on Sept. 29.