‘Bonifacio’s death not in vain’
Bacolod Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson led city officials in the observance of the 149th death anniversary of national hero Andres Bonifacio at the Andres Bonifacio Elementary School I in Bacolod City yesterday. Bonifacio was the Founder of the KKK and Father of the Philippine Revolution, associated with the “Cry of Balintawak.” Sayson, who represented Mayor Evelio Leonardia, said “Filipinos should bear in mind what Bonifacio had done that gave liberty to generations that came after him, including the present one,” a press release from City Hall said. Although Bonifacio came from the ranks of the poor, was not able to finish his education and even suffered an anomalous death in the hands of his compatriots, his death was not in vain because, by his courageous and heroic acts, he moved the common Filipinos to start the revolution against the oppressive Spanish colonizer, Sayson said. Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, of Bacolod, Clarissa Zamora, on behalf of the Schools Division Superintendent, Gemma Ledesma, said “The principles left by Bonifacio will inspire all of us and the succeeding generations to defend our democracy.” ABES 1 pupils led by their principal Jose Donnie Sajonia performed a play, “Ang Katotohanan Tunggo sa Pagkakaisa” that received warm applause from the big crowd who attended the occasion, the release said. Also at the activity was Councilors Catalino Alisbo, Em Ang, Archie Baribar, Caesar Distrito, El Cid Familiaran, Roberto Rojas and Sonya Verdeflor, barangay officials and representatives of DepEd, World War II Veterans, Bacolod City Police, Knights of Columbus, Circulo de Bacolod, Girl Scouts and the academe. THE VISAYAN DAILY STAR
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