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Bulacan commemorates 124th year of PH Republic

FREDERICK SILVERIO

THE provincial government of Bulacan spearheaded the commemoration of the 124th anniversary of the First Philippine Republic of 1899 at the historic grounds of Barasoain Church in the City of Malolos on Monday, January 23.

Under the theme “Unang Republikang Pilipino: Gabay Tungo sa Napapanahong Pagbabago,” Gov. Daniel Fernando and First District Rep. Danilo Domingo led the flag raising ceremony and wreath laying activity at the monument of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the republic.

They were joined by Vice Gov. Alexis Castro, Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad, Bulacan police director Col. Relly Arnedo, National Historical Commission of the Philippines Officer in Charge and executive director Carminda Arevalo and Barasoain Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Domingo Salonga.

In his message, Salonga congratulated all the leaders of the province of Bulacan who are similar to the first leaders 124 years ago because of their dedication to serve as a public servant.

With all the progress and developments coming towards the province, Fernando made sure that patriotism and respect for the province where the First Philippine Republic was established will always remain in the hearts of the Bulakenyos.

“Amid the modernization and the progress that our province is enjoying, I wanted to paint in the hearts and minds of the people of Bulacan the importance of the First Republic of the Philippines. This is the day to honor our forefathers who fought for democracy. This is the day to recognize the province as an important part of history,” the governor said.

Natividad, however, said that he was saddened by the few people who attended the ceremony.

He said the day not only commemorates the heroism of Filipinos but also signifies the spirit of being a Filipino.

The program was also attended by Fifth District Rep. Ambrosio Cruz Jr., Third District Rep. Lorna Silverio, Fourth District Rep. Ador Pleyto, Meycauayan City Mayor Henry Villarica, Obando Mayor Leonardo Valeda and First District Engineer’s Office-DPWH District Engr. Henry Alcantara.

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