All systems go for biggest party in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY- All is set for Carte Blanche 2014, the biggest dance party in the southern Philippines.

To be held this Saturday, November 15 at the concert grounds of the Crocodile Park here in Davao City, organizers are eyeing to break the record of 10,033 attendees during the first staging of the electronic dance music festival.

Event organizer Kat Dalisay says they are preparing for a much bigger event than last year's Carte Blanche.

“We have 100 bouncers,  four mobile patrol vehicles with 10 policemen, 10 security guards, two ambulances and six first aid stations.” Dalisay said.

Dalisay who have now patched up with the City Government after a controversial squabble said the organizers- the Manic Nightnings Productions which she heads is fully cooperating with the City Government for the event.

“We have invited Vice-Mayor Paolo Duterte and the City Councilors to come to the event.” Dalisay said. She is also hoping that City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte would also drop by during the party.

Dalisay also said that she instructed the emcees and DJs to not to utter any foul language and be sensitive to the crowd. She said they will try to avoid the Ramon Bautista controversy, where the famous comedian was declared persona-non-grata by the City Government for his politically incorrect remarks during his spiel which occurred at a rave party in the city.

She also added that the city’s ordinances involving liquor and smoking will be strictly enforced during the party.

Apart from controversies and prohibitions, Dalisay said the City Government is supportive in her endeavor by linking her up with the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) association in the City. Her father Albert Dalisay was recently elected as officer of the group.

Dalisay said that part of her vision is that  Carte Blanche will become a major tourism draw for Davao City. (PIA/RG Alama)