Davao City – Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte has wished Dabawenyos a meaningful holiday season in a most challenging time but reminded the people to celebrate safely and healthily with their family.
In her Christmas message, Mayor Sara said that this year’s holiday season is celebrated differently since Covid-19 continues to take lives all over the world.
Mayor Sara reiterated the city government’s call to stay home and avoid parties and gatherings.
“Likayan nato ang mga party ug panagtapok-tapok. Atong balibaran ang mga imbitasyon (Let us avoid parties and gatherings. Let us refuse invitations),” she said.
She said that the celebration would be more meaningful if everyone in the family is complete and healthy this Christmas and New Year.
“Mao kini ang pinakamaayong regalo nga atong mahatag sa atong pamilya ug sa tanang tao sa atong katilingban (This is the best gift that we can give our family and everyone in our community),” the mayor said.
Mayor Sara also encouraged everyone to reflect on the current situation, and to look forward to the future. She also urged everyone to SAVE MONEY.
“Magtigum kita ug mogasto alang lamang sa mga butang nga importante kanato ug sa atong pamilya. Ayaw usiki ang inyong kwarta sa mga butang nga walay bili – sama na lang sa mga pabuto (Let us save money and spend only on essential things for us and our family. Don’t waste your money on things that are not worth it, such as firecrackers),” she added.
In wishing everyone a joyful Christmas and fruitful New Year, the mayor has asked for Dabawenyos’ prayers and cooperation in everyone’s fight against Covid-19.
“Magtinabangay kita sa pagbatok sa pagkuyanap sa bayrus. Ug sa atong pagtinabangay – mapakita nato ang atong kusog. Pinaagi niini, dili kita mapukan (Let us help one another against the spread of the virus. As we help one another, we can show that we are strong. With this, we will not break),” Mayor Sara said. (City Information Office)
