Simple but meaningful Children’s Day 2009 celebration was held last November 10, 2009. In spite of the rescheduling of the event due to typhoons that hit the City, the enthusiasm and happiness was still in the eyes of these 2000 little children.
An occasion wherein it showcase the wit, talents and creativity of children from various group and entities such as children from the various Day Care Centers, Children at Risk, Special Education class, Breaking Barriers for the Youth (BBY) at Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center (STAC) Beneficiaries. The Dagupan City National High School – Special Program for the Arts (SPA) provided the entertainment and symbolically represented the Indian, Muslim, Korean, Chinese Community of the City.
Mayor Alipio F. Fernandez assured that the City Government and its partners would join its effort in making Dagupan a more orderly City, more livable for CHILDREN. For he believed that proper nurturing and protection is not the sole responsibility of the City Officials but a shared responsibility of everyone in the City.
The celebration is in line with the annual Children’s Month last October with its theme “Bright Child: Proteksyon ng Bata, Pananagutan ng Bansa.”
