CASTILLEJOS – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Zambales and the Municipal Government of Castillejos will lead the commemoration of the 111th birth anniversary of President Ramon Magsaysay on 31 August 2018, 7:00 a.m., at the Museo ni Ramon Magsaysay in Castillejos, Zambales.
The program will be attended by Former Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr., Zambales First District Representative Jeffrey D. Khonghun, Zambales Governor Amor D. Deloso, Vice Governor Angelica Magsaysay, Castillejos Municipal Mayor Jose Angelo M. Dominguez, and Vice Mayor Christian T. Esposo and other local officials and representatives of government agencies.
Highlights of the program are the unveiling of the full-body monument of President Ramon Magsaysay by sculptor Juan Sajid Imao, flag-raising, wreath-laying rites, and the presentation of the 3D virtual reality which features important events in the life of President Ramon Magsaysay.
The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums and publications, and preserve the nation’s historical heritage.