LUNA, Apayao – The Provincial Tourism Services Office (PTSO) convened concerned offices and officers for the preparation of the upcoming celebration of Apayao’s 30th Founding Anniversary.
Apayao’s founding anniversary is one of the biggest events in the province drawing thousands of local and foreign visitors.
Apayao was established as a separate province from Kalinga in 1995 thru Republic Act 7878, authored by the province’s provincial hero and founding father Elias K. Bulut.
According to Provincial Tourism Officer Rebecca Mamba, the celebration starts January 28 and culminates on February 13, 2025.
Initial talks among various development stakeholders, municipal mayors, tourism officers and committees were held earlier this January 7, 2025 at the Apayao Tourism and Sports Complex, where ideas and suggestions were elicited to provide a grand and meaningful celebration of the Founding Anniversary.
Aside from said suggested contested activities, other traditionally inspired ones like Dayag ken Taer ti Apayao 2025, Agri-Industrial, DRRlympics, Vlogging Contest, Battle of the Bands and Hip hop competition and Tourism Fair, and Sports Fest are expected to be held.
Schedules of events and additional updates on the activities planned for the celebration of Apayao’s 29th anniversary shall be finalized, according to PTSO. By Michelle Acantilado