Bulawanong KonsiyerTulong highlights unity and resiliency of Dabawenyos

Nabunturan, Davao de Oro — Despite the hurdles brought by the recent calamities in the province, the people of Davao de Oro stood united as one on March 7, 2024, as they witnessed the concert for a cause—the Bulawanong KonsiyerTulong.

Featuring Gigi De Lana and the Gigi Vibes, sponsored by Congressman Ruwel Peter Gonzaga and Congresswoman Maricar Zamora, and with the participation of other local artists, the stage was filled with hope and love as the crowd danced and sang in harmony.

Speaking at the event, Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga underscored that these calamities will never hinder the province’s anniversary celebration and highlighted the resilient spirit of the communities.

“Ginatagaan tinuod ta og hagit o hadla sa panahon pero pila raman to ka minuto, pinakataas ang pila ka adlaw unya nganung dili nato i-selebrar ang panahon, mga oras nga nagkauban tang tanan, nagkaduyog ta ug nagsadya kay daghan kaayung kadaogan ug mga kalipayon nga naangkon sa katawhan sa Davao de Oro”, said Governor Gonzaga.

Meanwhile, PEUCV President Jenes Miñoza thanked Governor Gonzaga for the partnership and support in line to help the calamity-hit individuals of the province.

“Ang union dili lang sa right sa mga empleyado kun dili pod sa pagtan-aw sa katawhan. Daghan kaayung salamat sa nagsuporta sa atuang concert nga ang employees union ang naningkamot usab para maka gather kita og funding para sa pagsuporta nato sa mga nabahaan,” said PEUCV President Miñoza.

Governor Gonzaga expressed gratitude to all those sponsors who extended their assistance intended for the recovery measures of those affected individuals, saying, “Dili nani pangsponsor sa mga galastuhon sa concert kun dili, this is more on our recovery efforts sa atuang mga biktima sa kalamidad.”

Governor Gonzaga ended her statement by sincerely wishing that next year will be a long celebration in time for the 27th Founding Anniversary of the province.

“Kanatong tanan nga mga taga Davao de Oro, pati ang mga bisita nato sa kasilinganan nga mga lungsod, kanunay tang mag-malig-on, mag-ampo, mag-amping ta kanunay,” she added.

Led by the Provincial Employees Union of Compostela Valley (PEUCV) – Davao de Oro, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Davao de Oro, the concert for a cause marked a testament to the collective unity of Dabawenyos in times of crisis.

It can be recalled that the province experienced heavy rains due to the shearline to the trough of the LPA, resulting in flooding and landslides, including the Masara landslide in the earlier month of 2024. (J. Fernandez, Photos by Albert Dayao)