Sec. Dante B. Canlas delivering his keynote speech during the RDC IX Testimonial Dinner and Awarding Ceremony on June 21, 2001, 7:00 P.M. at the Executive Hall, Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City.

RDC IX Chairperson Mayor Maria Clara L. Lobregat, in her opening remarks, welcomes the members and guests to the Testimonial Dinner and Awarding Ceremony.

Sec. Dante B. Canlas (center lower-row) gives recognition to incumbent and previous RDC IX chairpersons. Among the honorees were: Hon. Romulo M. Espaldon (1974-1980); Hon. Ulbert Ulama Tugung (1980-1984 and 1986); Hon. Sali H. Wali (1984-1986); Hon. Elnorita P. Tugung upper-row center (1986-1990); Hon. Isagani S. Amatong upper right (1990-1992); Hon. Vitaliano D. Agan (1992-1995); Hon. Isidoro E. Real, Jr. (1995-1998); and Hon. Maria Clara L. Lobregat upper left (1998-present).  The RDC IX Co-Chairmen were also honored. They are: Hon. Joaquin F. Enriquez (1974-1980), Hon. Arsenio L. Gonzalez, Jr. lower right (1990-1995 and 1998-2001), and Rev. Fr. Enrico V. Montano lower left (1995-1998).