FOR THE fourth straight
year, the provincial government opened the Capitol to the public on February 3
in a program dubbed “Open Capitol”.
The annual event is held
simultaneously with the province’s foundation anniversary to let the public
familiarize themselves with their own government building as well as to inform
them of all the services that they can provide.
A student said the
number of visitors this year doubled compared to last year.
“Based on my
observation, compared [to] last year, mas
marami ang bumisita sa ‘Open Capitol’ ngayon.
In fact, parang domoble nga eh. Maybe
because of the curiosity of the people who do not usually visit the Capitol,"
said Kathleen Dela Cruz, MMSU student, who also visited the 'open capitol' last
year.
For others, it was
curiosity which prodded them to go.
"Ako, personally, gusto ko talaga makita ang loob ng Capitol. I don’t know. Siguro, curious lang ako. Ang dami kasing
posters na nakikita ko sa paligid
about programs, projects and I want to know how they plan these," Kate
Dawnelle Bugaoisan, a DWCL student said.
This is also a chance to
observe how the local government works and how they process papers.
According to the
official website of the provincial government of Ilocos Norte, this activity is
in connection with Ilocos Norte Gov. Ma. Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos' belief in
government transparency.
With this year's motif
of Spanish, American and Post-War Eras, Capitol employees dressed up in the
era’s costumes. Arts and other installation were also displayed about these
eras.
"This was a very
good opportunity for us students, uray
atiddog pila ken napudot, sulit met because we obtained additional information
and knowledge," Decem Garo, an MMSU student said. (Christelle Marie Dela Cruz)
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