An MD-520 attack helicopter during the “Parada Dabawenyo.” MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
The crowd was amused at the short spectacle with MD-520 attack helicopters flying over San Pedro Street, the endpoint of the almost six-hour parade, while dropping petals much to the delight of the parade contingents and festivalgoers.
It went on for about 10 minutes.
The TOG 11 is tasked to plan, control, and coordinate the employment of tactical air support elements for the military within the Davao Region (provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao Occidental, and City of Davao) and Agusan del Sur in the Caraga Region.
The 362-contingent parade started at 6 a.m. and ended almost noon, with the City Government distributing food packs consisting of “lechon baka” (roasted beef), roasted chicken, rice, and drinks.
It started at Roxas Ave., going to C.M. Recto Ave., then Bonifacio St., Pelayo St., and San Pedro St.
Mayor Sara Duterte said she was thankful to the visitors and the Dabawenyos for participating in the activities of the month-long festival.
“I call on them to be united, stay strong and resilient because these characters of the Dabawenyos are our contribution to nation-building,” she said.
Her father, Rodrigo R. Duterte, was mayor of Davao City for 22 years before elected as President in 2016.[]
“The success of the event depends on the happiness and satisfaction of the people.[]
