Oriental Mindoro province has announced an extensive schedule for “Mahal Tana: 74th Araw ng Oriental Mindoro,” a four-day celebration marking its 74th founding anniversary, featuring over 15 major events.

The festivities begin November 12 with morning ceremonies at Bulwagang Panlalawigan, where provincial officials will honor PGOM retirees, outstanding employees, police officers, and public health workers. The day concludes with a Miss Oriental Mindoro motorcade and meet-and-greet at Plaza del Gobernador.

Day two spotlights the province’s agricultural heritage with a jamboree and food innovation festival at the Provincial Agriculture Center.

Educational events include a provincial quiz bee and scholars’ assembly at Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy, followed by “Madpaskat 2024,” a tribute to public servants, at John Paul College Gymnasium.

November 14 begins with a grand Zumba event at Plaza del Gobernador, followed by the “Tunog Mindoro” inter-school brass band competition at Oriental Mindoro National High School. The evening features the highly anticipated Miss Oriental Mindoro pageant at Bulwagang Panlalawigan.

The final day commemorates the 1994 Mindoro earthquake, starting with a 4 AM fun run. Religious observances include a Mass at Sto. Niño Cathedral, while a photo exhibit and symposium on earthquake preparedness runs simultaneously.

The celebration peaks with street dancing presentations, a community gathering at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, and concludes with “Gabi ng Pagdiriwang,” featuring a street party, concert, and fireworks display.

Here’s the day-by-day breakdown of the scheduled events:

NOVEMBER 12

• 8:00 AM: Flag and Banner Raising Ceremonies (Bulwagang Panlalawigan)
• Recognition of PGOM Retirees and Outstanding Employees
• Awarding of Most Outstanding Police Officers
• Exemplary Public Health Services Award
• 5:00 PM: Miss Oriental Mindoro Motorcade and Meet & Greet (Plaza del Gobernador)

NOVEMBER 13

• 9:00 AM: Agricultural Jamboree and Food Innovation Festival (Provincial Agriculture Center)
• Oriental Mindoro Quiz Bee and PGOM Scholars’ Assembly (Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy)
• 4:00 PM: Madpaskat 2024: Gabi ng mga Lingkod Bayan (John Paul College Gymnasium)

NOVEMBER 14

• 8:00 AM: Fiesta Mahal Tana Grand Zumba (Plaza del Gobernador)
• 1:00 PM: Tunog Mindoro: Inter School Brass Band Competition (Oriental Mindoro National High School)
• 7:00 PM: Miss Oriental Mindoro: The Pageant (Bulwagang Panlalawigan)

NOVEMBER 15

• 4:00 AM: Fun Run in Commemoration of the 1994 Mindoro Earthquake
• 8:30 AM: Misa ng Sambayanan (Sto. Niño Cathedral)
• 8:00 AM: Photo Exhibit, Symposium and Display of Earthquake Equipment
• 10:00 AM: Parada ng Sambayanan (JP Rizal Street)
• 10:00 AM: Fiesta Mahal Tana: The Festival Showcase Streetdancing Presentation
• 12:00 PM: Piring ng Sambayanan (Provincial Capitol Grounds)
• 1:00 PM: Fiesta Mahal Tana: The Festival Showcase In-Place Competition
• 7:00 PM: Gabi ng Pagdiriwang: The #OMG Street Party/Concert and Fireworks Display (Provincial Capitol Grounds and Gov. Ignacio & JP Rizal Streets)

Mindoro officials expect thousands to participate in the events, which are supported by various organizations and corporate sponsors.

The celebration is expected to boost tourism while strengthening community ties in Oriental Mindoro.