LUNA, Apayao – This province celebrated its 25th
foundation anniversary last week after its split from Kalinga.
Gov. Eleanor Begtang
during commemoration urged Apayao folks to support projects, programs and activities in the
province under “new normal.”
“As we strive to
move forward amidst the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the
provincial government takes this occasion to once more renew and strengthen our
commitment to be of service to our fellow Ipayaos, and further gains we have
all collectively worked out.”
Begtang noted “unity and
cooperation of the former leaders and people of the province which led to its
progress and development and what it is today.”
Apayao was part
of the then Kalinga-Apayao province. It became a separate and
distinct regular province by virtue of Republic Act 7878 authored by the late
Congressman Elias Bulut Sr. and signed into law by President Fidel
V. Ramos on Feb. 14, 1995.
The corporate existence
of Apayao started on August 1, 1995.
The simple program at
the Apayao Eco-Tourism and Sports Complex in Luna town on August 5 was
highlighted by recognition of the province’s pioneer employees for their hard
work and sacrifices and planting fruit bearing trees at the eco-tourism area.
-- PIA CAR
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