CEBU, Philippines - Actor Polo Ravales will play the role of “Lapu-Lapu,†Troy Montero will portray “Magellan,†while “Reyna Bulakna†will be played by “Yam Concepcion†during the reenactment of the “Battle of Mactan†on April 27.
Tourism officer Damian Gomez said this year the costumes will be slightly modernized for artistic purposes.
Politicians are welcome but will not be allowed to speak.
City Tourism head Hembler Mendoza said part of the commemoration of the “Battle of Mactan†is the celebration of the “Kadaugan Food Festival,†which will be held from April 19 up to April 26, which on those days, different hotels and resorts in the city will sell food starting from P10 to P99 per serving at the Liberty Shrine in Macxtan.
Frank Brazil, head of the City Traffic Management, has suggested that people should go in groups since space for parking is limited.
Lapu-Lapu City Police Office director Rey Lyndon Lawas said 173 policemen will be deployed all over the place.
He said on the night of April 27, 150 policemen will be on the streets to secure “Rampada†or the street dancing competition.
The whole street of M. L. Quezon National Highway will be closed during the dancing. (FREEMAN)