August 26, 2011 (Friday) will mark another milestone for Cebu, as Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and Casa Gorordo Museum Opens its door to the public for the initial viewing and exhibit of “Mga Bayani sa Sugbo: Cebu’s Contributions to Nation-building”.

The exhibit commemorates popular and less known individuals-among them, Pantaleon Villegas, Arcadio Maxilom, Sergio Osmeña, Vicente Rama, and Juan Climaco - who have made significant contributions to Cebu from 1898 to the 1930s. The exhibit, which will run until October 21, is a feature event of the year-long celebration of Cebu City as ASEAN City of Culture.

Both the exhibit and the trivia event are initiated by RAFI in partnership with the Cebu City Government in celebration of the National Heroes Day on August 29 and the Language Month in August.

THE CEREMONIAL OPENING

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, and Cebu City Councilor Margarita Osmeña is expected to grace the event with their presence with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Culture & Heritage unit Executive Director Dr. Jocelyn B. Gerra, who will also sit with the honorary guest during the press briefing.

“Triviang Binisaya sa Casa Gorordo: A Benefit Event for the Institutionalization of Cebuano Language in Schools” event will follow

Both the exhibit and the trivia event are initiated by RAFI in partnership with the Cebu City Government in celebration of the National Heroes Day on August 29 and the Language Month in August.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT, Contact:

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI)
Tel. No. (63 32) 418 7234 local 520
Mobile No. +63 917 395 9423,
E-mail: Nancy.Cudis@rafi.org.ph

Casa Gorordo Museum
Lopez Jaena Street, Cebu City
6000 PHILIPPINES