ANGELES CITY HONORS JOSE ABAD SANTOS

ANGELES City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. led wreathlaying rites on Friday as the city government celebrated the heroism of former chief justice Jose Abad Santos. “Today, we honor the life and legacy of one of the greatest Filipino heroes of World War 2, former chief justice Jose Abad Santos. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, using the law to help his kababayan (fellow citizens). In the face of death, Abad Santos proved his unwavering loyalty and love for his country,”Lazatin said. Republic Act 8815 declared May 7 as Jose Abad Santos Day, a special nonworking holiday in Pampanga. Born on Feb. 19, 1886, Abad Santos was a native of San Fernando, Pampanga.