Mayor Arnold Betita commences 2010 Iloilo Confesor Council Jamborette

The Municipality of Carles, Iloilo is located at the Northeaster tip of Panay island yet chosen to be the host of the 2010 Iloilo Confesor Council Jamborette of the Province of Iloilo. For Mayor Arnold A. Betita, it was a privilege and a challenge to host such historical event in the Municipality of Carles.

The Jamborette piloted last September 29, 2010 and expected to end on October 2, 2010. It was attended by different boy scouts and girl scouts all over the Province of Iloilo. The entire event will be held at Camp Arnold Betita, Brgy. Punta, Carles, Iloilo.

Many municipal mayors and officials coming from different towns of Iloilo graced the grand opening of the jamborette, even the very supportive Provincial Governor of Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor was there to grace the event.

Heavy rains poured out during the grand opening nevertheless the event continues.

Fiesta is in the air to the people of Carles, Iloilo.

On October 15, 2010, the Municipality of Carles will be celebrating its Annual Municipal & Religious Fiesta, one of the most anticipated events of the year.

The just concluded "Sambuwa 2010" opening last September 11, 2010 indicated more events to come. "Sambuwa 2010" is a Sports Event made possible through the cooperation of Local Government Unit headed by the Municipal Mayor Arnold A. Betita and Vice Mayor Edsel I. Betita who is now the Director of the Municipal Fiesta.

The Sambuwa 2010 is a Sports Fest joined by various sectors of the Municipality such as LGU, DepEd Elementary, DepEd Secondary, MAVAC. Comelec, ABC, Fish Port and a lot more. The Sports that will be played are basketball for men, volleyball for women and also boxing competition to amateur boxers.

The Events will be held every weekend Saturdays and Sundays and scheduled games for basketball on weekdays which will start by 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon.

The Sports Coordinator of the "Sambuwa 2010" is Mr. Valentine "X" Doronila.