The President flanked by local government officials during the Mass officiated by Fr. Enrique Balongag
The President being entertained with the Palihi Thanksgiving ritual. With her are (L-R) Bais City Mayor Hector Villanueva, Bayawan City Mayor German P. Saraña Jr., Dumaguete City Mayor Agustin Perdices, Board Member Mariant Villegas and Oriental Negros Gov. George P. Arnaiz.
A local Palihi ceremonial dancer leading the offering ritual.
Pres. Arroyo hands over the Buglas bamboo to Gov. George P. Arnaiz
Let the festivities begin! The Governor breaks the Buglas bamboo, which signals the opening of the Buglasan Festival.
The President with the Governor before the Opening Program and the Awarding Ceremony of the Outstanding Oriental Negrense.
The President thanking the Oriental Negrenses during her speech. She also announced that she will declare through a Proclamation that every 3rd Friday of October each year will be a special day in Oriental Negros. 
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