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Freeman Metro Cebu

“Kadaugan sa Mactan”

Jose P. Sollano - The Freeman

CEBU, Philippines - The reenactment today of the “Kadaugan sa Mactan” at the Mactan Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City will involve young movie stars who will play the major roles.

Lapu-Lapu  City officials said Polo Ravales will play the role of “Datu Lapu-Lapu,” Yam Concepcion as “Reyna Bulakna” and Troy Montero as “Ferdinand Magellan.”

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza, Vice Mayor Marcial Ycong, and city councilors will lead the celebration this morning.

The half-day affair will commence with a holy mass at the Liberty Shrine in barangay Mactan, followed by a flag raising and a 21-gun salute to the Filipino hero by the members of the Philippine Air Force.

The yearly reenactment is a breakthrough event of the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism, Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission headed by Tourism chief Hembler V. Mendoza, Tourism chairman Damian T. Gomez, Jr. and co-chairman Hon. Harry A. Radaza.

This event is co-presented by Pepsi, Aboitizland, San Miguel Beer, Megaworld – The Mactan Newtown, and Pagcor.

Thousands of residents, balikbayans, and tourists are expected to join the celebration.

The Lapu-Lapu police will be on alert.

The following day, the “Kadaugan Street Party” will be held at the Manuel L. Quezon Avenue, passing in front of the city hall.  (FREEMAN)

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