President Marcos and Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan led the city’s commemoration of the 159th birth anniversary of one of the country’s heroes, Andres Bonifacio.
“Makasaysayan ang ating lungsod dahil nagsilbi itong kanlungan ng ating mga kababayang lumaban upang makamit ang Kalayaan, isa na rito si Gat Andres Bonifacio na nagpasiklab ng rebolusyon laban sa mga mananakop na dayuhan ,” Malapitan said.
“Mapalad po tayo, dahil sa ating mga bayani, tinatamasa natin ang tamis ng kalayaan. Kaya naman ngayong makabagong panahon, tayo’y tumindig at pairalin ang kabayanihan sa ating kapwa tungo sa pagbuo ng mas maunlad na lungsod at bansa para sa mga susunod pang henerasyon ,” he added.Senators Robin Padilla, Sherwin Gatchalian, Manuel “Lito” Lapid, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Caloocan City District 1 Representative Oscar G.
Andres Bonifacio, known as the founder of the Katipunan, a secret society founded in 1892 that aimed to fight for the freedom of the country from Spanish rule, was born on Nov. 30, 1863. Bonifacio’s birthday was declared as an official national holiday under Republic Act No. 2946, s. 1921, according to officialgazette.gov.ph.
In 2023, the Bonifacio Day celebration will be moved to Nov. 27 under the Proclamation No. 90, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Nov. 11, 2022.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man wanted for estafa nabbed in Caloocan; 6 household members held for assaulting copA man wanted for estafa was arrested along with six members of his household who assaulted one of the police officers serving the arrest order against him in Barangay 90, Caloocan City on Sunday, Nov. 27.
Read more »
DND on Bonifacio day: Present time calls for same fervor, integrity to protect PH stabilityAs the country commemorates Andres Bonifacio’s 159th birthday, the Department of Defense stressed the need to embody his “fervor, integrity, and excellence” in facing current threats to peace. | zacariansINQ
Read more »
Edsa Carousel commuters lament heavy traffic in Caloocan CityHeavy traffic was experienced by commuters taking the Edsa Bus Carousel due to the wreath-laying ceremonies at the Andres Bonifacio National Monument in Caloocan City. | zacariansINQ
Read more »
Tears on Bonifacio DayLooking back on the calendar for the year that is almost over, I counted 18 nonworking holidays spread throughout 2022. Are the single holidays appreciated as much as those that fall on Mondays and
Read more »
VP Sara: May the fire Bonifacio started rekindle sense of patriotism among Filipinos“[M]ay the fire he (Bonifacio) started in the name of freedom rekindle a deep sense of patriotism among us as we usher in a future strongly forged by our unyielding solidarity and our own acts of selflessness, courage, and bravery for our country and our fellow Filipinos,” Duterte added.
Read more »
Labor groups to stage protests to mark Bonifacio Day - BusinessMirrorThousands of workers are expected to mark Bonifacio Day on Wednesday with a nationwide protest to demand President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' R. Marcos, Jr. to address low wages, rampant contractualization and worker rights violation. In a joint press conference last Tuesday, leaders of the Nagkaisa and Paggawa, Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) and other labor groups said
Read more »