DREAM COME TRUE. Officials of the city government of Manila led by Mayor Honey Lacuna (center) pose with the recipients of lot certificates in Tondo, Manila on Friday (July 19, 2024). A total of 133 residents from Barangay 210 and Barangay 152 in Tondo received certificates of lot award. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Honey Lacuna Facebook)
MANILA – The city government of Manila has turned over certificates of lot award to a total of 133 residents from two villages.
Mayor Honey Lacuna led Friday's distribution to recipients from Barangay 210 and Barangay 152, held at the Pamana Covered Court and M. Guizon Basketball Court, respectively, along Maria Guizon St. in Tondo District.
"Iba pa rin ang may sariling lupa. ‘Yan ang pangarap ng bawat isa, ‘yan din ang pangarap naming para sa inyo. Malillit na bagay lamang para ibalik ang suporta at tiwala na ibinigay ninyo sa amin (Owning a lot is different. This is a dream of everyone and that is also our dreams for all of you. These are small things that we do to give back for the support and trust that you gave us),” Lacuna said.
The awarding was spearheaded by the Manila Urban Settlements Office (MUSO) and attended by other city and village officials.
Meanwhile, Lacuna lauded the support of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for the city's hosting of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), launched at the city hall's Bulwagang Villegas on Tuesday night.
"Limang dekada na ang paglulunsad ng Metro Manila Film Festival at ngayong taon nga ay ibinabalik ito dito sa Maynila para sa kanyang golden edition. Higit pang nabigyan ng kulay at sigla itong festival dahil sa aktibong pakikilahok at suporta ng ating (It has been five decades since the launch of the Metro Manila Film Festival, and this year, it returns to Manila for its golden edition. This festival became more colorful and vibrant with the active participation and support of our) First Lady, Atty. Liza Araneta-Marcos," Lacuna said in a statement.
During the launch, the organizers announced the first five official entries -- And the Breadwinner Is, Green Bones, Strange Frequencies: Haunted Hospital, Himala, Isang Musikal, and The Kingdom.
The golden anniversary of the annual MMFF includes a host of other events, like exhibit of classic poster murals, film showing of Filipino films for PHP50, classes for senior high school and college students, and lectures by international Filipino screenwriters, producers and animators. (PNA)
