The 77th Town Anniversary of Trinidad, Bohol, celebrated annually on September 1st, marks the historic day the town gained independence from Ubay and became an independent municipality. This year, with the theme “Breaking the Barriers for a Unified Trinidad,” the community commemorates the spirit of unity and progress that has shaped its rich history.

The festivities kicked off with the TABO sa Ipil, a vibrant food bazaar held at the new Public Market Food Park, open from 6 PM to 10 PM. The event, which features a live band every Friday and Saturday, brought locals together to enjoy a variety of local delicacies and entertainment.

On August 29, a Fun Run and Zumba session energized the town. Starting at the New TMC Campus in Tagum Norte, participants ran their way to the Municipal Motorpool, where a lively Zumba followed. Prizes were awarded to the Fun Run winners, celebrating community fitness and well-being.

The Agri-Fair on August 30 showcased the town’s agricultural prowess. Held at the Motorpool, all barangays participated, displaying their best agricultural products. Various contests highlighted the talents of the participants, with an awarding ceremony honoring the winners. At 1 PM, the Tanod Drill Competition took center stage, showcasing the skills and discipline of the barangay tanods (village security). The competition was highly competitive, and the following emerged as the winners:

•             Champion: Barangay San Isidro

•             1st Place: Barangay Kauswagan

•             2nd Place: Barangay La Victoria

On August 31, after the continuation of the Agri-Fair and the Agricultural Services Caravan, the evening was dedicated to the TMC Night, where the spotlight was given to the hardworking faculty, staff, and students of Trinidad Municipal College (TMC). They showcased their well-prepared performances, offering the community a night of entertainment and appreciation for their dedication and efforts throughout the year. This event highlighted the talents within TMC and reinforced the bond between the institution and the people of Trinidad.

The highlight of the celebration was on September 1st, beginning at 4 AM with the traditional Diana, led by the SK Federation, to awaken the town in a spirit of festivity. A Anniversary Mass at 7 AM was officiated by Rev. Fr. Jefrey Camargo, followed by the grand Anniversary Parade at 9 AM. This parade featured elementary and secondary schools’ Drum and Lyre Corps, the LGU officials, TMC faculty and students, and employees of the local government, led by Municipal Mayor Atty. Roberto C. Cajes, Ph.D.

The Anniversary Program honored Trinidad’s past and present leaders. A special tribute was given to Mr. Juan N. Gonzales, the visionary behind Trinidad’s independence. The program also recognized the town’s past mayors:

Hon. Tomas Gonzales (1947–1948, Appointed)

Hon. Pedro S. Boncales (1948–1951, Elected)

Hon. Francisco Cambagany (1952–1959, Elected, Two Terms)

Hon. Vicente S. Boncales (1960–1967, Elected, Two Terms)

Hon. Filomeno G. Gonzales (1968–1975, Elected, Two Terms)

Hon. Emeterio C. Boncales (March 1975, OIC)

Hon. Avelino N. Puracan (1975–1979, OIC; 1980–1986, Elected)

Hon. Quirino B. Gonzales (1986, OIC)

Hon. Alberto A. Garcia (1988–1992, 1992–1994, Elected)

Hon. Francisco U. Gonzales (1994–1995, OIC)

Hon. Filadelfo A. Garcia (1995–2004, Elected, Three Terms)

Hon. Osias Flor (2004–2007, Elected)

Hon. Judith Del Rosario Cajes (2007–2010, Elected)

The celebration reached its climax with the much-anticipated Drum and Lyre Corps (DLC) Showdown and Competition in the afternoon, a showcase of musical and dance talents from schools across Trinidad. One of the event’s highlights was the Unity Dance, performed for the first time, symbolizing the community’s solidarity and shared heritage.

Results of the DLC Showdown:

Elementary Category:

Best in Congeniality: Cluster 2 (La Victoria, Guinobatan, La Union, Mahagbu Elementary Schools)

Best in Musicality: Cluster 3 (Tagum Norte, Tagum Sur, Catoogan, Soom Elementary Schools)

Best in Choreography: Cluster 4 (Trinidad II Central, Cabiguhan, Santo Tomas, Kinan-Oan Elementary Schools)

Secondary Category:

Best in Choreography: Saint Isidore Academy

Best in Musicality: Kauswagan High School

Champion: Saint Isidore Academy

1st Runner-Up: Hinlayagan National High School

2nd Runner-Up: Kauswagan High School

3rd Runner-Up: Kinan-Oan High School

The event was a resounding success, bringing together the town’s people, local officials, and various sectors to celebrate Trinidad’s history and progress. The hard work and dedication of each committee, led by Mayor Atty. Roberto C. Cajes, Ph.D. and Hon. Joan Robie C. Imboy, SB Chairwoman on Tourism, Culture and Arts & Special Events, ensured a memorable and meaningful 77th Town Anniversary celebration.

WORKING COMMITTEE

Overall Committee Chairman:     HON. JOAN ROBIE C. IMBOY

DRUM AND LYRE COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRWOMAN : HON. JOAN ROBIE C. IMBOY
  • CO-CHAIRMAN :HON. FERNANDO B. ERIO
  • MEMBERS:
    • DR. AMELITA CREDO
    • DR. EDILBERTO AVENIDO
    • MS. FERNI F. VILLAMOR
    • ALL Elementary and Secondary Principal

TMC NIGHT COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRWOMAN : DR. JULIE MAESTRADO
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : HON. FRANCISO U. GONZALES
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : DR. JULIE MAESTRADO
  • MEMBERS:
    • DR. ANTONETTE T. NUGAL
    • DR. JUDITH V. AUSTRIA
    • MS. MARINA C. POLESTICO, MAED
    • MR. CLARK KEVIN V. VILLAMOR, MIT
    • MR. CEASAR B. CANETE, RCRIM, MPA
    • ALL TMC FACULTY MEMBERS

FUN RUN AND ZUMBA COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN: DR. NOVARIZA EVTTTANGELISTA
  • CO-CHAIRMAN: HON. NIDA QUISTO
  • MEMBERS:
    • HON. MARX FRED FROILAN VILLAMOR
    • RHU Personnel

AGRI-FAIR COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MS. AVELINA LOPECIROS
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : HON. MANUEL GARCIA
  • MEMBERS
    • ALL MAO Personnel

TANOD DRILL COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : HON. SEGUNDO DUNGOG
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : HON. ELMER GABICA
  • MEMBERS:
    • HON. AGAPITO CAMBANGAY
    • ALL BARANGAY CHIEF TANODS
    • ALL BARANGAY TANOD

LIVE BAND / LGU Night

  • CHAIRMAN : QUIRINO T. NUGAL, JR., PHD, DPA
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : HON. JOSE N. TABADA, JR.
  • MEMBERS :MS. MEDINA B. MACUA

CERTIFICATE  COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : DR. QUIRINO T. NUGAL, JR.
  • MEMBERS
    • MR. NIÑO B. CRODUA
    • MR. REX PAUL LOFRANCO
    • MR. JOHN MJ A. LAWIS

MASTER OF CEREMONIES / JUDGES SELECTION COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRWOMAN : DR. ANTONNETTE NUGAL
  • CO-CHAIRWOMAN : HON. JOAN ROBIE C. IMBOY
  • MEMBERS:
    • DR. ARIEL ROSALES
    • MR. MISAEL SALISID, MAED

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MS. MEDINA B. MACUA
  • MEMBERS: ALL MBO PERSONNEL

ANNIVERSARY PARADE COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : ENGR. MARVIS G. DELLOSA
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : HON. ANTONINO CAJES
  • MEMBER            
    • ALL MDRRM OFFICE PERSONNEL
    • ALL MPDP PERSONNEL
    • ALL MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC PERSONNEL

FLAGLETS COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. REYNANTE MAGADIA
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. LEO PETARCO
  • MEMBERS:
    • MASSO PERSONNEL
    • ALL MENRO PERSONNEL

SOUND SYSTEM, LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL, WATER COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. ARIEL E. TURTOGA
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MS. ANA MARIA B. ZABALLERO
  • MEMBER            
    • ALL ELECTRICIANS
    • ALL WATER SYSTEM PERSONNEL

TABULATION COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MS. EVELYN RESANE
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MS. SHERYL D. CELO
  • MEMBERS            
    • MR. CLARK KEVIN V. VILLAMOR
    • MR. RYAN MAYOL

INTERMISSION NUMBERS/PERFORMANCES COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. JUN RILLY C. SALAS
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : DR. JUDITH AUSTRIA
  • MEMBERS:
    • MS. LHERRY ANN TURAN
    • TMC DANCE SQUAD

FOOD COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRWOMAN : MS. SHERYL D. CELO
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MS. NILA TUBO
  • MEMBERS:
    • MS. ROBINA JAYME
    • MS. DANILYN MILLANA
    • MS. AGNES BALBANERA
    • MS. MARILYN E. PURACAN
    • MS. CARMELITA POLO
    • MS. ALBINA SIASON
    • MS. HONEYFE T. COSME
    • MS. WENEFREDA ORIOQUE

FIRST AIDE COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : DR. NOVARIZA A. EVANGELISTA
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : HON. NIDA H. QUISTO
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL RURAL HEALTH NURSES
    • ALL RURAL HEALTH MIDWIVES
    • ALL OTHER RHU PERSONNEL

EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. MARCELO EMPLEO
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : HON. VICTORIANO DELLOSA
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
    • ALL BFP PERSONNEL

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. MARIOLITO NUGAL
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. EVAGRIO MUMAR
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL MOTORPOOL DRIVERS

PEACE AND ORDER COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : PCPT WALDO S. BATAD
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL POLICE OFFICERS
    • ALL BARANGAY TANODS
    • ALL TRAFFIC ENFORCERS

PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT, DECORATION AND PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MS. ELENITA L. SAWAN
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MS. LEIZEL D. ISID
  • MEMBERS
    • ALL GSO PERSONNEL

CROWD CONTROL COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN  : HON. AGAPITO CAMBANGAY
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. ERWIN V. MACUA
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL TMC ROTCI CADETS AND CADETTES

DOCUMENTATION / PROMOTION COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. CHRISTOPHER O. CONCON
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MS. FERNI F. VILLAMOR
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL Documentation Team

TARPAULINE DESIGN COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRWOMAN : MS. FERNI F. VILLAMOR
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. CHRISTOPHER O. CONCON
  • MEMBERS:
    • MR. JOHN KENNITH CAJES
    • MR. DARWIN CAHULOGAN

ICT COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. MARLON MACUA
  • MEMBERS:
    • MR. LORDWIN CRECENCIO
    • MR. CLARK KEVIN V. VILLAMOR, MIT

CONSTRUCTION OF STAGE COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MS. ELENITA SAWAN
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : ENGR. PEOLITO ORIOQUE
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL MEO STAFF
    • ALL CARPENTERS & ALL STREET MAINTENANCE
    • ALL MTO PERSONNEL

SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. LEO PETARCO
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. DANILO APATAN
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL MENRO

USHERS/USHERETTES COMMITTEE and SASH AND CORSAGE COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MS. LHERY ANN T. AGOT
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MS. JUDITH V. AUSTRIA
  • MEMBERS:
    • MS. LARRAH JOYCE P. DOBLAS
    • SELECTED BSOA FACULTY & STUDENTS

TIME KEEPER COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. CRISPULO OBERES
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. GINO LORETO
  • MEMBERS:
    • SELECTED TMC FACULTY

DIANA & ART COMPETITION/DISPLAY COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : HON. MARX FRED FROILAN VILLAMOR
  • CO-CHAIRMAN MS. MAGDALENE FORONDA
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL SK CHAIRMEN

TABO SA IPIL / NIGHT MARKET COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. AVERIL BRIAN S. TINIO
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. HELARIO FELIAS
  • MEMBERS:
    • MR. VINCENT RIEL PITOGO
    • MR. MICHAEL MUMAR
    • MR. JOSIAS MUNALEM
    • MS. MOISES AUTENTICO
    • MR. CHRISTOPHER VILLAMOR
    • ALL MARKET PERSONNEL

HOLY MASS COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MS. EVELYN P. RESANE
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MS. VICKY E. CAJES
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL MTO PERSONNEL
    • ALL MSWDO PERSONNEL

UNITY DANCE / CHOIR COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MR. THADDEUS EVANGELISTA
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. JUN RILLY C. SALAS
  • MEMBERS:
    • ALL TMC CHOIR MEMBERS

PROGRAM FLOW COMMITTEE

  • CHAIRMAN : MS. FERNI F. VILLAMOR
  • CO-CHAIRMAN : MR. JUN RILLY C. SALAS
  • MEMBERS:
    • MS. FRITZIE JANE A. DUROPAN
    • MR. ARDIAN DOCDOC

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