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Mayor Celso Lobregat rallied all Zamboangeños February 9 to continue the values espoused by Senator Roseller Tarroza Lim during his time as the great filibuster, El Gallo Sulangkay y El Niño Bonito. “The city is beset with numerous challenges and trials and holding on to the Roseller Lim ideals will make us more prepared to meet the adversities.Let us remain united and continue our efforts to keep our beloved Zamboanga and the entire country solid and strong,” Lobregat stressed during the commemorative program marking the 4th Dia di Senador Roseller T. Lim yesterday morning at the late senator’s bronze monument on Normal Road , Baliwasan, this city. The celebration being held every February 9 of the year is based on Ordinance No. 283 dated August 17, 2006 and authored by Councilor Rudy Lim, nephew of the only Zamboangueño to have been elected senator, whose achievements and life-long striving for distinction, for freedom and democracy had brought honor to all Zamboangueños. According to the mayor, Lim’s bronze monument serves as a reminder of the distinguished son of Zamboanga, who once served the Senate with dignity, pride and honor. Since the unveiling last year, this monument has become ana important attarction from which people discover his tremendous achievements and contributions." Sen. Lim can forever be remembered as the Zamboangueño public servant who divided the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte; who worked for the inclusion of the Philippines in the International Labor Organization (ILO) and Immigration Committee; who authored the Barrio Charter Law that changed the title barrio lieutenants to barrio captains; and the Zamboangueno who spoke endlessly for over 18 hours in Congress, earning him the title as the Great Filibuster. Nighttime February 9, the Junior Chamber International (JCI Zamboanga Chapter) in coordination with the city government conducted the awarding ceremonies for this year’s Five Outstanding Young Leaders, who exemplify the virtues of Sen. Lim.-(Vic Larato) |
