On October 20, 2010 Iligan City celebrated its first Congressional Lone District Day, for exactly one year before, Congressman Vicente "Varf" F. Belmonte, Jr. successfully got the approval of the President to sign Republic Act 9724 which declares Iligan City as a Lone Congressional District. This effort of the Honorable Congressman really made majority of the Iliganons to be thankful for they know that this move will give the Iligan Representative more time as well as budget to accomplish his projects for there will be no other municipalities to take care unlike the previous years when all the preceding legislators have to visit other municipalities and try to divide equally his time in order to serve them well.
The pictures below documented the activity as it unfolded.
Happy faces of people coming from some barangays in Iligan as Congressman Varf thanks them for their support.
The simple but elegant stage during the program.
The MSU-IIT Kalimulan Cultural Dance Troupe giving an intermission dance number.
City Councilor Michelle E. Sweet giving her thanks for the support in the preparation of the first anniversary celebration as she was designated by the Mayor to spearhead the affair.
The Honorable Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz reads the plaque of appreciation for the Congressman.
Vice Mayor Henry Dy and some City Councilors witnesses the giving of plaque of appreciation to Congressman Varf.
Congressman Varf, thanking everyone for their support as well as of their presence in the celebration.
Releasing of the Doves symbolizing the separation of the City from the Province of Lanao del Norte.
Agus Band, a pride of Iligan City.
One for being a "Lone" District!
