A total of P200,000 worth of prizes were given to winners of the Palarong Pinoy Barangay Workers and Kids Edition in celebration of the 118th Malihaw Festival on Saturday, April 27.
Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez opened the competition and emphasized the significance of the activity to the community.
“Activities like this bring the community closer and are vital in promoting inclusivity and community engagement,” he said.
He also congratulated City Administrator Lindolf De Castro and his office for the success of the activity while wishing the participants the best of luck.
Rep. Erwin Tulfo (ACT-CIS Party List) joined the activity and commended the unique initiative of the LGU in celebration of its patronal fiesta.
Joining also the festivities were Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District), city and barangay officials, department heads, and several Victoriahanons.
In the Kids Edition, children aged 7 to 12 participated in various traditional Pinoy games such as Planting Rice, Calamansi Relay, Hep-Hep Hooray, Blowing Cup, and Balloon Caterpillar.
Barangay Workers went head to head in the Fire Noodles and Dynamite Eating Challenge, Giant Volleyball, Paper Dance, Planting Rice, and Longest Line.
For “Pera o Bayong”, Barangay Worker from Barangay XIV won P15,000 while the Kids Edition winner from Barangay VI took home the P25,000 grand prize.
Four brand-new tablets were given away for both editions. *