CITY OF MALOLOS — Despite the heavy rain, Bulakenyos did not let it stop them from continuing the annual celebration of Singkaban Festival 2025 Grand Opening event thru “Parada ng mga Karosa” on Monday afternoon (Sept. 8), the Provincial Public Affairs Office reported.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando’s message to Bulakenyos during opening program, at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium, vowing to further advance and develop the tourism sector of the province under his administration.
“Known only as the gateway to the north, but soon Bulacan will be a gateway to the world. We are working hard to introduce Bulacan not just as a stopover, but as a top pick and must-see travel destination.”
“Ang Bulacan ay hindi na dadaanan lamang, kundi lalawigang bibisitahin, mamahalin, at babalik-balikan,” he added.
Fernando also highlighted Bulacan’s recognition as the 3rd Safest Place in the Philippines for 2025 as announced by the World Travel Index, a testament to his leadership’s promise of making the province an ideal travel destination.
Furthermore, he called on Bulacan local leaders to improve and better their duties as leaders, emphasizing the importance of honest and pro-people public service amidst the issues on the alleged anomalous flood control projects.
“Nananawagan ako sa lahat ng mga nanunungkulan sa ating lalawigan. Sama-sama po tayo, pagbutihin po natin ang ating panunungkulan. Sa gitna ng mga isyung ito, ipinapangako kong hindi ko hahayaang tuluyang lumubog ang hustisya para sa ating lalawigan,” the governor said.
On the other hand, Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, represented by Undersecretary for Special Projects Ferdinand C. Jumapao, commended all Bulakenyos for uplifting the tourism spirit in the province through their genuine unity in this year’s celebration of Singkaban Festival.
“Ang tunay na tagumpay ng turismo ay nakasalalay sa pagtutulungan ng lahat. At dito, nakita natin sa probinsiya ng Bulacan, na lahat ng mga Bulakenyo ay nagtutulungan para umangat ang turismo,” he said.
“Ang Singkaban Festival ay patunay na kahit ano ang gawin, sa pagkakaisa, together we can preserve our traditions while creating new opportunities for growth,” Jumapao added.
The tourism undersecretary also attended the ribbon cutting of the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office’s Tatak Singkaban Trade Fair 2025 in front of the Regional Trial Court Building.
Meanwhile, a total of 48 floats from different local government units, agencies, and corporations across the province dazzled the streets of the City of Malolos after the opening program, flaunting the diverse cultures and traditions of each town and cities in Bulacan.
The awarding of winners for the Parada ng Karosa is set on September 13, with other events continuing throughout the week to amplify the Singkaban Festival. (UnliNews Online)
Photos by Allan Casipit
