Pagadian: I Love This Place

To strangers to the land of Pagadian, our place is noisy and boring, plain and lame. But for all of us, we see Pagadian as a home sweet home. Here are common, yet, interesting facts, why people like, my friends, and me love Pagadian. Friendly People They say that hospitality is the most favorable trait that Filipinos have. Good and friendly treatment among visitors and strangers are what we best can offer. Bet to the strangers that they might not find themselves strangers, but at home here at Pagadian City. Peace and Order  Despite the terrifying attacks by those rebels and terrorists in some other parts of Mindanao, Pagadian has managed to maintain the security of the people living in and hasnt feared by the threats that might happen unexpectedly.

 If you want to enjoy the night freely, there is no need for you to doubt. Patrolling police officers are in the move, checking every street for some suspicious faced looking freaks. And so, there would be no chance for those tambays to do one of their nightly activities petty riots  that sometimes awakens the slumbering neighbors in the block. Clean and Green  Early morning, you feel light and comfortable. There's no smelly pile of garbage on the streets, no mess on the street sides. Thanks to the street sweepers, or known as metro aides, by
fulfilling their duty in cleaning the streets so early in the morning at four. And to the garbage collectors who always tend to their schedules to their respective assigned barangays in collecting garbage. 

Availability of Wet and Dry Goods In some cities, the high cost of goods, mainly the vegetables and fishes, are the most common problem. The supply of vegetables and meat is easy to get and are inexpensive, since the city is near the agriculture lands. Fishes and other iron-rich resources are not a problem, for the city lies near shore. The supply of dry goods is also consumed easily and is replaced by new stocks. Local Government Projects / Activities. The city government has lots of projects that the people havent realized that it has been implemented. They are the Clean and Green Project enacted in all areas of Pagadian City, the establishment of agricultural projects especially at Brgy. Lourdes and Lizon Valley, many hydro electric plants still at Lizon Valley, the rehabilitation of mangrove at off-shore barangays, the Bantay Dagat against any illegal dynamite fishing, and many other projects where approved for the cause of the people living in Pagadian and all in Zamboanga del Sur.  Sports / Leisure  Improvements have been made when it comes to sports. Local leagues organized are sponsored and supported by the city government and other big offices. If yesterday, local players play against each other, now, we are able to play against regional
competitors. 

When it comes to leisure, celebrating Christmas (from November to February) is the most enjoyable. There is the Giant Light Tree Competition. With a special package of live band concert at the Plaza Luz, people from far places are enticed to come and enjoy the celebration for Christmas. Another one is the city fiesta. There is the fluvial parade regatta, the street dance competition, water sports competition, agro-trade fair, and the search for Mutya ng
Pagadian, are the main events for the said city fiesta. You can hang out at Ilang-ilang, Pinchik, and Hotel Guillermos Kalikasan Music Lounge. Greenhouse and Springlands Tru-labs for some juicy and tasty treats. Puso, chicken and pork barbecue, balbacua & bulalo are in store for you at night market. Im sure youll really love going out especially when you hear the William Hung versions of Pagadian City singing the karaoke!  Religion  Discrimination of religion is not on the
masters list of each resident here. For Protestants, they have their thanksgiving celebration during December. For Catholics, they have their Holy Week, which reminds us the death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ, which is celebrated in the entire globe. For our Moslem brothers with the religion of Islam, they have this Puasa and Ramadan, which symbolizes fasting and cleansing of sins. For the Seventh-day Adventists, they have this week of prayer, which is a bit similar with the Islam religion.

By Luiza^^

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