Celebratory medical services and cultural festivities commemorate Cebu's 456th anniversary.
Celebrating 456 Years: Cebu Province's Focus on Culture and Health
The Province of Cebu is commemorating its 456th Founding Anniversary this August, with a unique blend of cultural recognition and health initiatives. The official celebration began on August 1 with a Holy Mass and Capitol Wellness, marking the start of a month-long celebration.
The focus of this year's anniversary is on the province's rich culture and history, with various cultural activities highlighting Cebu's enduring heritage. These activities include the opening of Museo Sugbo on August 27, and a Provincial Youth Fair on August 16.
However, the main highlight of the anniversary celebrations is a month-long medical mission extending services across various locations throughout August. The schedule for the medical missions is as follows:
- August 7-8: A pilot medical mission in the Camotes Islands, in partnership with PhilHealth.
- August 9-10: A medical caravan at Cebu Provincial Hospital-Bogo, with the participation of Cebu Doctors' University Hospital, SuiGeneris Inc., and Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation.
- August 15-16: A medical mission at Bantayan District Hospital.
- August 16-17: A medical mission at Cebu Provincial Hospital-Danao, in partnership with Chong Hua Hospital and University of Cebu Medical Center.
- August 23-24: A medical mission at Cebu Provincial Hospital-Balamban, partnering with ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office.
- August 30-31: A medical mission at Cebu Provincial Hospital-Carcar, with Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center.
This month-long health initiative includes services ranging from dental care to surgeries and is the main highlight of the anniversary celebrations according to Governor Pamela Baricuatro. The commemoration is somewhat toned down compared to previous years, with a total budget of P25 million allocated, primarily focusing on these health services rather than extensive festivities.
In addition to the medical missions, the Serbisyo Karaban caravan of government services will visit several locations in Cebu, including Poro, Camotes on August 8, Bantayan Island on August 15, and Pilar, Camotes on August 7.
The celebration includes two holidays: Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 and National Heroes' Day on August 24. The ceremonial distribution for the Sugbo Kahanas Program is scheduled for August 20, and Employee's Night is scheduled for August 22.
For official addresses or specific speeches linked to the founding anniversary, there is mention of public commentaries and discourses on the significance of the occasion aired on local media. However, no detailed schedule of official speeches was provided in the available sources.
In summary, the 456th Founding Anniversary of Cebu Province is a balanced celebration of heritage and community health priorities, with cultural recognition on August 6, and a month-long medical mission across the province.
- The month-long medical mission in Cebu Province, scheduled across various locations throughout August, is being supported by several institutions such as PhilHealth, Cebu Doctors' University Hospital, SuiGeneris Inc., and Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation.
- Governor Pamela Baricuatro emphasized that this medical mission, including dental care, surgeries, and other health services, is the main highlight of the 456th Founding Anniversary celebrations, with a focus on community health priorities.
- Mental health is also a concern addressed during the anniversary celebrations, with the Serbisyo Karaban caravan of government services visiting Poro, Camotes, Bantayan Island, and Pilar, Camotes, offering services related to mental health and wellness.
