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MOST OUTSTANDING MAYOR AWARD 2023

SUMMER SPORTS FESTIVAL
KALIP A Y (HAPPINESS) SUMMER SPOR TS FESTIV AL
KALIPAY (HAPPINESS)
The Summer Sports Festival is Quezon’s important annual event that
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presence and talent of famous Philippine celebrities. Among them were K
cornerstone for a comprehensive development approach that extends
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beyond economic growth to encompass social and environmental
concerns. Kahigayonan emphasizes the vital role of education and lifelong
co n cer n s. K a higa y o n a n em p h a sizes t h e v i t a l r o le o f e d uc a t io n a n d lif e lo n g
opportunities in enhancing various projects like infrastructure and
SENIOR CITIZENS’ DAY
SENIOR CITIZENS’ DA Y o p p o r t uni t ies in en h a n cin g va r io u s p r o j e c ts li k e inf ra s t r uc t ur e a n d
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dedication to fostering a supportive community for all residents, Finally, Kalipay seeks to offer equitable access to a variety of complimentary
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of life for the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community, evident in projects
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To preserve and empower their traditions and values, Quezon
in s t i t u t io n a lize d t h e B a l a g h u s a y , t h e IP ’ s t radi t io n a l j u s t ice sys t em. Th e
institutionalized the Balaghusay, the IP’s traditional justice system. The
Heritage Hall was built to preserve and showcase their history, culture,
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