The articles are mostly on the period 2007 to 2014 during the term of Mayor Carlos. M. Egay, Sr. But some items are being updated so it may be helpful to the present readers . . .

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

LGU Thankful to LGW for the Municipal Library Project


Last August 29, 2012 the inauguration of the birthing clinic of the Gigaquit Rural Health Unit, the 2-room building of the Gigaquit Central Elementary School and the Gigaquit Municipal Library were done with Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol F. Matugas in attendance, together with the Provincial Officials of Surigao del Norte.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Inauguration and Blessing of Various Projects (August 29, 2012)

Several projects which have been accomplished through the efforts of the Local Government Unit of Gigaquit through the leadership of the Municipal Mayor Carlos M. Egay were successfully inaugurated and blessed last August 29, 2012.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Basketball Championship Fiesta 2012


3rd Las-Ay Festival



The 3rd Las-ay Festival was celebrated last August 24, 2012 at the Gigaquit Beach. Gigaquit Rhum or Las-ay is an exotic and innovative rum product from the vast nipa palms of Gigaquit. The festival was celebrated to remind us that even before, 100 years ago that this rum already existed and became part of the livelihood of Lumad Gigaquitnons.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Grand Opening Town Fiesta 2012

August 25, 2012
Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte

Grand Opening for the August 28, Town Fiesta
Photo Source:  Gigad Gakit


Friday, September 7, 2012

162nd Annual Town Fiesta



Gigaquitnons celebrated the 162nd annual Town Fiesta last August 18-29, 2012 in honor of their Patron Saint Augustine. The celebration was highlighted by various activities in which the people of Gigaquit participated and had much enjoyment.

Below was the Calendar of the Fiesta Activities:

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Provincial Tourism Staff Assessed Gigaquit Tourist Spots


The Provincial Tourism Staff headed by Mr. Amor Morales, the Culture and Arts Officer of Surigao del Norte, visited the Municipality of Gigaquit last August 13, 2012. The guests were warmly welcomed by the Municipal Tourism Officer, Mr. Alvin A. Egay together with other tourism staff.