January 26, 2026 — The City Government of Danao formally observed the National Bible Month 2026 during the regular Monday flag-raising ceremony, marking the city’s first official celebration in line with Republic Act No. 11163, which declares January of every year as National Bible Month.

The historic observance gathered city officials, national government agencies, barangay leaders, and Christian communities under the theme “God’s Word Brings Life–  Love, Integrity, Faith, and Engagement (LI.F.E.) to Our Hearts and Homes.”

All 42 barangays of Danao City participated in the ceremony, with barangay officials raising their respective flags after a collective prayer was offered for guidance, safety, and righteous leadership in serving their constituents. The symbolic flag-raising signified the barangays’ unified commitment to uphold God’s Word as a guiding principle in governance and community service.

In his message, Mayor Nito Durano reflected on the city’s recovery following Typhoon Tino, citing unity and volunteerism as vital forces that enabled Danao City to rise from crisis. Drawing from the biblical account of the Feeding of the 5,000, he emphasized that meaningful transformation often begins with the selfless offering of ordinary individuals.

The mayor underscored that God’s Word strengthens self-awareness and shapes how people relate within families, workplaces, and communities, noting that faith-based values complement the city’s priority connectivity agenda–  not only through infrastructure and systems, but by connecting hearts, rebuilding trust, and nurturing compassion in public service.

He further stressed that ethical governance must be anchored on integrity and concern for the common good, reminding public servants that true connectivity is achieved when leadership is guided by wisdom, empathy, and moral responsibility.

As part of the observance, Bibles were distributed to the heads of national and local government offices, serving as a symbolic reminder that in every plan, policy, and decision, seeking God’s guidance must always come first.

Messages of support were delivered by the PNP and BJMP chiefs, while the Catholic Church and the Danao City Association of Ministers and Pastors stood united, affirming that despite differences in denomination, the Word of God remains a shared foundation that binds the community together.

Through this landmark observance, the City Government of Danao reaffirmed its commitment to a governance model that integrates faith, connectivity, and service–  building not only stronger systems, but a more united, principled, and compassionate city.