Capiz townfolks set global reunion 2007 on Aug. 1-3
Panitan, Capiz -- Townfolks of Capiz municipality who now reside in various parts of the world, will hold a grand homecoming and reunion from August 1 to 3 at the Panitan Sports Complex in Panitan, Capiz.
Dubbed as Global Reunion 2007 of Panitenos, the 3-day gathering has for its theme: "Remember the Past and Look Forward to the Future with Pride and Honor."
Some 500 Panitenos and members of their families who are now residing in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, other European and African countries, Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, as well Panitenos residing in Metro Manila, Luzon, Mindanao and the Visayas are expected to attend the first global reunion.
Aside from the newly-constructed Panitan Sports Complex as main site of the reunion, other activities such as banquets, luncheons, dinners, and cultural events will also be held in other venues in Panitan and Roxas City.
At the helm of the reunion organizing committee are Dr. Manuel D. Catalan, as chairman and director-general; former congressman Rodriguez D. Dadivas, member and host; and Panitan Mayor Katherine Dequina Belo, also a member and host.
The organizing committee of The Global Reunion 2007 of Panitenos will confer upon the participants certificates of recognition for their successful attendance.
The certificate, together with medallions, according to Dr. Catalan, will express "the sense, the vision, the spirit and hope" of The Global Reunion 2007 of Panitenos, particularly the participants who are paying homage to their roots and remembering their past and looking forward to the future with pride and honor.
Panitenos and their family members desiring to participate in the reunion may contact Dr. Catalan, CP 09175023674; Fax (046) 430-07-18, Atty. Roguing Dadivas, CP 09209099902 or Atty. Pabling Ronquillo, 09189068997.