Twenty-nineteen was an amazing and memorable year for all of us in the country, especially here in Mindanao, we’ve lost leaders, dominated the recently concluded 30th Southeast Asian Games, and we’ve attained a glimpse of justice for the 58th victims of the infamous Ampatuan Massacre. 2019 was definitely one heck of a ride.

Looking back at the many events that molded 2019 as a memorable year for each and every one of us from the ups and downs we have encountered, the shared victories that we shared, and the failures that gave us a wonderful lessons we’ll bring. May we all have a joy, peace, love, care, luck and success ahead. Welcome 2020

An arial shot of the entire Gaston Park in Cagayan de Oro. Residents got to enjoy the light show dubbed “Symphony of Lights” sponsored by the local government. Photo courtesy of Dan Albert Alerta Pacquaio of Project Lupad.
The 100-foot Christmas tree in the municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato upon completion on Tuesday (8 October 2019). It was made of waste materials to help in the town’s campaign on proper waste segregation. MindaNews photo
The town plaza of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon lights up at night with its elaborate lighting fixtures, attracting visitors from nearby areas. A first class municipality, Manolo Fortich borders Cagayan de Oro City. MindaNews photo taken Friday (22 November 2019) by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO
193-feet Christmas Tree of Tagum City during its grand lighting ceremony on December 1, 2019 at the Tagum City Hall Grounds. The Tagum City Information Office said it is touted to be the tallest Christmas tree in the Philippines. Photo by JP Cordovero/CIO Tagum.
The City Hall of Davao City during its launching of Pasko Fiesta 2019 led by City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio last November 22 with the theme “Santa’s Toy Factory”. Dabawenyos were also treated to a magical 3D Christmas show using the facade of the City Hall as the main backdrop. Photo grabbed from @davaocitygov.
Christmas Village in Iligan City.