by Andrew Doga-ong
BONTOC, Mt. Province Congressman Maximo Dalog Sr. exhorted the people of this landlock province to strengthen the culture of unity, solidarity, and teamwork so as to hasten the province’s development and progress.

Dalog gave an inspirational message before a large audience gathered at the Provincial Plaza here to celebrate the 44th Foundation Anniversary of the province on April 7.

Sharing inspirational passages entitled “Anyway,” attributed to a great nun, Mother Theresa, Dalog urged the government officials, employees, and everybody to do their best to contribute to the progress and development of the province.

He encouraged his audience to seek inspiration from the passages to give their best saying "the progress of the province and the country could start from each and everyone of us." He reminded his audience that what counts at the end of the day is what we have done and not what we have said.

"It is when we are united, working as one and with concerted efforts that we also move forward to better the lives of our people," the solon said.

Dalog took the occasion to thank the past leaders and elders who sacrificed their lives for the development of the province as it is today. He also thanked the members of the Regional Development Council and the other visitors for joining the celebration and the cultural festivities. The RDC led by co-chairman Dr. Virgilio Bautista also held their regular meeting here in Bontoc.

Dalog also congratulated the officialdom of the province led by governor Leonard Mayaen for the successful staging of the cultural festival and the observance of the province’s anniversary.(AD-PIA-CAR/ Mt. Province)