The vibrant speech of Tawi-Tawi Governor Hadji Sadikul A. Sahali in opening the four-day anniversary celebration Saturday, and saying that “peace in Tawi-Tawi is of Tawi - Tawians themselves,” has allied this year’s 38th Kamahardikaan theme of “Sustaining Peace and Responsive Local Governance: Paving the way to a Progressive Tawi-Tawi.”
Sahali was truly sincere praising what he saw in the hearts of his people. He saw that peace is the language of their hearts and remarkably stressed that reigning peace in the province is not the work of anybody but the work of the people of Tawi-Tawi themselves.
“Tawi-Tawians love peace and because of this peace we have brought development; continuing development and progress for Tawi-Tawi “dayn ha kusug iban pamikil dihil katuh sin ALLAH” (from the strength and mind given to us by the Almighty),” Sahali said.
Under the scorching heat of the sun, participants to the sports parade vigorously listened to the governor’s brief message followed by Vice Governor Ruby Sahali’s introduction of the guest speaker, Artist Ligaya Fernando Amilbangsa, who also gave an artistic remarks while the sports fellows were pictured anticipating their chance of winning a prize at stake that moment.
“Governor Sahali is the best governor I ever met,” was the most pleasant remark that reverberated into the ears of all the constituents. The statement came from Her Excellency, Polyxenia Stefanido, ambassador of Greece to the Philippines while delivering her speech as guest of honor on the final day of the 38th Tawi-Tawi Kamahardikaan .
Stefanido, a former archaeologist before joining Greece Foreign Service, has witnessed in entirety the activities of the 38th kamahardikaan celebration. She was with her retired navy husband.
In her speech, Stefanido said she was fascinated by the activities of the celebration. She also conveyed her appreciation to the people of Tawi-Tawi for their hospitality, especially the Sahalis.
In the same manner, Malaysian Consul-General Mohammad Adzhar Mazlan, upon arrival, has immediately proceeded to Lomboy wharf to witness the fluvial parade at the same time giving a courtesy call to Gov. Sahali. He has also conveyed his appreciation to the people of Tawi-Tawi and to the provincial leadership in a brief message on the culminating day. He said Tawi-Tawi is like Malaysia, which also celebrates its Merdeka (independence) day.
Mazlan reiterated the good relationship of the Philippines and Malaysia. He said Malaysia is fostering the peace process between the Philippine government and the MILF and hopes that the process will bring better result.
Meantime, the large number of participants (an estimate of about 5000) who joined the culminating parade has shown anew the increasing people support to the Sahali administration. “Sahali still holds political magic in his hand,” a political analyst said.
Asked to comment on the huge number of parade participants, Gov. Sahali said Tawi-Tawians are united in an effort for the sake of Tawi-Tawi. He said he is happy of the developments in the 38th Kamahardikaan celebration. He thanked the people, LGUs and the government line agencies for their unwavering support that brought the successful celebration of the founding anniversary.
Speaking on the brief program after the culminating parade, Sahali stressed, “Way na tawarun ku kaniyu ha tungud sin parakalah ini, kitah ku in pagtuku niyu kakuh, landuh tuud in pagsarangsukul ku kaniyu (I have nothing to ask more of you in this celebration, I saw how you support me in this endeavor and I thank all of you so much).”
In another development, a monument of Dr. Jose Rizal located in front of Radyo ng Bayan Tawi-Tawi, was unveiled in a simple ceremony before the culminating parade.
Governor Sahali, a mason, together with about a dozen of his brethrens to include Engr. Ben Ajihil, Dr. Aldrin Ibbo, Prof. Abduljim Hassan, and many others unveiled the project. (Nash Tahang)
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