“Tis a season to be jolly!” And this is happening in the Municipality of Orion.
With the revitalized Orion Municipal Tourism Council (OMTC) at the helm, Paskuhan sa Udyong 2013 was formally opened on December 15 the town’s Liwasang Balagtas. A very simple program preceded the highlight of the night’s activity which was the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at the middle of the plaza. The angelic voices of the OES Children’s Choir, with Mr. Jeffrey F. Ofrecio conducting, did its version of “Payapang Daigdig” and “Kumukuti-kutitap.”
The Honorable Mayor, Antonio L. Raymundo, Jr., in his simple message extolled the OMTC, through its Chairperson, Mrs. Lilia R. Raymundo, for coming up with Christmas activities which will truly entertain the people. He likewise extended his greeting to the people and encouraged them to share their Christmas time with the family and the down trodden. The crowd then joined the mayor and the OMTC in the countdown before the 30-foot Christmas Tree was lighted and enjoyed the five-minute fireworks display at the loft of the parish church.