For his part, Vice Mayor Galicano Atup emphasized the importance of the celebration saying "this is the most appropriate time to gratify the Lord for the bounties showered upon us."

The Pontifical Mass will start at 9:30 a.m. with Msgr. Christian Vicente Noel, Bishop of the Diocese of Talibon as main celebrant parish priest Rev. Fr. Perry Boncales will lead visiting priests as co-celebrants.

Meanwhile, the festivities will be ushered with a fluvial parade after the morning mass on vesper day. In the evening will be the Search for Miss Ubay 2008, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ubay.