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70th Anniversary Leyte Gulf Landings
Theme: "Leyte 1944, Leyte 2014: Yesterday's Heroes, Today's Inspiration on the Road to Recovery"
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
As of October 15, 2014
DATE
TIME
October 1 to
ACTIVITY
Month-long Photo Exhibit
October 31
VENUE
Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City
Municipal Hall, Palo, Leyte
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
To add to Mr. Montejo's collection, it is
Provincial Government of Leyte
suggested that the Ayala Museum and
Hotel Alejandro
Philippine Veterans Bank collection be involved.
Provincial Capitol of Leyte Lobby
October 04
9:00 a.m.
Launching of the "Search for the Oldest
Living Veterans of Eastern Visayas"
" Express it at the Park"
October 16-20
6:00 p.m.
Launching of Liberation Parks
October 16
3:00 p.m.
Leyte Park Hotel
Tacloban City, Leyte
The search will be offered to the Provincial
Association of Government Employees-Leyte.
The recognition and award will be given
during the Commemorative Program.
Prov'l. Assn. of Government Employee-Leyte
Provincial Government of Leyte
PVAO
Veterans Federation of the Philippines
Pag-ibig Plaza, Municipal Hall
Palo,Leyte
Week-long barbeque and watering holes to
cater to guests to the celebrations with
themed concerts and competitors.
Provincial Government of Leyte
LGU-Palo
Formal Opening of Agri-Aqua, Trade
BSP Rotonda
A display of the best of Leyte & Samar for
Department of Agriculture
and Food Fair
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
visitors to buy.
Department of Trade and Industry
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
October 17
8:00 a.m.
Regional Inter-School Oratorical Contest
REL C-NEAP
This contest shall highlight high school
and Liberation Quiz Bee
DepEd Regional Office No. VIII
students who will expound on the theme of the
Department of Education (DepEd)
70th Leyte Gulf Landings Anniversary
Celebration
7:00 p.m. Hip-Hop Challenge
Pag-ibig Plaza, Municipal Hall
Elimination Round
Palo,Leyte
October 17-21
Liberation Peace Regional Jamboree
Government Center
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
October 17
Sentimental Journey (Guiuan, Eastern Samar)
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
for the Commemoration Program
LGU-Palo
BSP/GSP Peace Jamboree that will focus on the Department of Education (DepEd)
role of youth as messengers of Peace, an
Boy Scout of the Philippines
on-going program of BSP.
To acknowledge the role of Guiuan Airport
Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP)
as the biggest U.S Airbase at the time.
Sons and Daughter's Association, Inc. (SDAI)
Insure the actibe participation of Leyte and
Provincial Government of Eastern Samar
Samar veterans.
Local Government of Guiuan
DATE
October 17
October 17-19
TIME
7:00 p.m.
ACTIVITY
VENUE
Hip-Hop Challenge
Pag-ibig Plaza, Municipal Hall
Elimination Round
Palo,Leyte
8:00 p.m. Concert US Army/Navy Band
Philippine Army Band
MacArthur Landing Memorial Park
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
LGU-Palo
These Bands shall alternately play on both
Provincial Government of Leyte
venues for the benefit of the local populace.
a) October 17 - Tolosa, Leyte
b) October 18 - Dulag, Leyte
c) October 19 - Palo, Leyte
October 18
6:00 a.m.
Tree Planting for Peace
Hill 522- Palo, Leyte
To be participated in by the Sons & Daughter
Department of Environment and Natural
Hill 120- Dulag, Leyte
of Veterans, Sangguniang Kabataan,
Resources
Catmon Hills- Tolosa, Leyte & Dulag, Leyte
BSP, GSP etc.
LGU-Dulag
The commemoration focuses on the heroic
acts of Scout Valeriano Abello who, through
semaphore, guided the U.S. Navy
bombardment of the area.
Local Government Unit of Tolosa
8:00 a.m.
Signal Day
Commemorative Events
Brgy. Telegrafo, Tolosa, Leyte
2:00 p.m.
A Forum:
Governor's Hall, Cum Museum
Featuring Mr. David J. Valley, a compelling
Provincial Government of Leyte
Gen. MacArthur - My Life in the Philippines
Provincial Capitol, Tacloban City
re-enactor of the legendary man, General
Leyte Normal University
Douglas MacArthur
Department of Education, Amcham
1904-1945
2:00 p.m.
Council Signal Day Semaphore Competition
Town Plaza
Tolosa, Leyte
A highlight of the Scout Valeriano Abello
Local Government Unit of Tolosa
Commemoration to be participated by various
BSP
scout units in Leyte.
October 19
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Requiem Masses
Commemorative Events - Dulag
Parishes in Tacloban City, Palo, Tolosa,
To honor WWII soldiers and civilians who
Dulag, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
perished in the Great war.
Hill 120, Dulag, Leyte
Highlight the Dulag Landings and hoisting
Local Government Unit of Dulag
of the 1st American Flag on Philippine soil
Provincial Government of Leyte
since the fall of Bataan.
5:00 p.m.
Unveiling of Commemorative Marker of
Australian Government
MacArthur Shrine
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
Australian Navy
Philippine Navy
DATE
TIME
October 19
ACTIVITY
VENUE
Cultural Night
Pag-ibig Plaza, Municipal Hall
- Palo Culture and the Arts Organization
Palo,Leyte
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
LGU-Palo
- Palo - The Singing Angels
- Palo Brass Band
Siday Competition
October 19
Livelihood and Food Festival
- The Voice of Palo
LGU-Palo
LGU-Palo
Pag-ibig Plaza, Municipal Hall
Palo,Leyte
- Palo Dance Expo Challenge
7:00 p.m.
Barrio Fiesta
Quadrangle
A Formal reception for the Veterans and
Local Government Unit of Palo
Palo, Leyte
Diplomatic Corps. Re-live the fiesta
Provincial Government of Leyte
atmosphere 70 years ago as Leyteños
welcomed the liberators in a big bash that
offers the best in food, entertainment and
fireworks.
October 20
4:30 a.m.
Sunrise Ceremony of the Filipino Veterans
Veterans Memorial Park
Pawing, Palo, Leyte
A tradition spearheaded by the VFP and SDAI
in rememberance of the fallen brothers-in-arms
whose names are etched in the memorial
stone of the monument.
Local Government Unit of Palo
Provincial Government of Leyte
Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP)
Sons and Daughter's Association, Inc. (SDAI)
6:30 a.m.
Concelebrated Field Mass
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
A prelude to the day's commemorative
program.
Local Government Unit of Palo
Provincial Government of Leyte
Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP)
Sons and Daughter's Association, Inc. (SDAI)
8:00 a.m.
Arrival of the Diplomatic Corps
to be announced later
8:05 a.m.
Grand March of the Veterans
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
Joint Veterans Miltary Salute
Philippines/USA/Australia/Japan/United Kingdom
8:15 a.m.
One minute Silence
to bell tolls
at shrine and at churches
Local Government Unit of Palo
Provincial Government of Leyte
Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP)
Sons and Daughter's Association, Inc. (SDAI)
Department of Tourism
Filipino and visiting allied veterans will be
accompanied by the 8th ID Band and the
students of tacloban Angelicum Learning
Center as ushers.
This is an act of remembrance to all those
who perished on the shores of Leyte at the
time of the landings.
Local Government Unit of Palo
Provincial Government of Leyte
Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP)
Sons and Daughter's Association, Inc. (SDAI)
DATE
October 20
TIME
8:20 a.m.
ACTIVITY
Flame of Peace Turn Over Ceremonies
VENUE
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
A traditional ceremony where the Veterans
turn over the Flame of Peace to the SDAI
and participated in by VFP, SDAI and
Angelicum Students/SAMLEYAW.
8:45 a.m.
Arrival Honors - President
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
The Ambassadors or representatives of
Local Government Unit of Palo
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
Allied countries and other countries are
Provincial Government of Leyte
welcomed by key national and local officials.
Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP)
Sons and Daughter's Association, Inc. (SDAI)
9:00 a.m.
Commemorative Ceremonies
- Flag Raising
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
Raising of the Flags of the Philippines and the
Local Government Unit of Palo
members-countries of the Allied Forces and
Provincial Government of Leyte
- Wreath-laying
offering the wreath before the memorial of
Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP)
- Taps
foreign dignitaries.
Sons and Daughter's Association, Inc. (SDAI)
- Formal Photo Ops
Governor Leopoldo Dominico L. Petilla and the
Guest of Honor for the heroes of the WWII.
9:15 a.m.
Remembrance of the Landing
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
9:30 a.m.
Formal Commemorative Program
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
A formal program for the 70th Anniversary
Local Government Unit of Palo
Candahug, Palo, Leyte
of the Leyte Gulf Landings.
Provincial Government of Leyte
Sons and Daughter's Association, Inc. (SDAI)
12:00 noon Commemorative Luncheon
2nd Floor, Municipal Hall
A Luncheon for the foreign dignitaries
Palo, Leyte
and guests attending the 70th Anniversary
Provincial Government of Leyte
celebration of the Leyte Gulf Landings.
This is by invitation.
October 20
2:00 p.m.
Liberation Day Parade and
RTR Plaza- J. Romualdez St- Real St-
A re-enactment of the entry of the
Day of the Drums
Avenida Veteranos- Rizal Avenue-
Liberation Forces in Tacloban which was
Sen. Enage Street- Provincial Capitol
followed by the re-installation of the
Commonwealth Government at the steps
of the Leyte Provincial Capitol on
23 October 1944
Provincial Government of Leyte
Pintados Foundation, Inc.
DATE
TIME
October 20
3:00 p.m.
ACTIVITY
VENUE
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
Re-enactment of the Establishment of the
Commonwealth Government on the steps
of the Leyte Provincial Capitol
6:00 p.m.
Sunset Ceremony
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
A poignant closing ceremony by VFP
Provincial Government of Leyte
where Filipino and Allied Veterans
PVAO
gather to reminisce the events of the
SDAI
Liberation and highlighted by the floating
of candles as an offering to their dead
comrades and followed by fireworks.
October 20-30
Traveling Exhibit
"War of our Fathers, A Tribute to the Filipino
Freedom Fighters"
Prepared by: 70th LGL SECRETARIAT
Office of the Provincial Governor
Leyte Tourism and Investment Promotion Center (LTIPC)
Leyte Academic Center, Pawing, Palo, Leyte
Telephone No. 321-6484
Provincial Capitol of Leyte Lobby
Photo exhibit of WW II vintage open to the
Veterans Bank
public for viewing.
U.S. Embassy

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