DILG Assistant Secretary Marjorie N. Jalosjos as Guest of Honor on the observance of the 119th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic
MALOLOS, BULACAN – The National Historical Commission (NHCP) spearheads the commemoration of the 119th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the First Philippine Republic in coordination with the Provincial Government of Bulacan, and the City Government of Malolos, on 23 January 2018, 8:00 a.m. at the Barasoain Church Historical Landmark in Malolos City, Bulacan.
The celebration begins with flag-raising and wreath-laying rites to be led by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary Marjorie N. Jalosjos. He will be joined by NHCP Acting Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, Malolos City Mayor Christian D. Natividad, Vice Governor Daniel R. Fernando, Vice Mayor Gilbert T. Gatchalian and other local officials from the Provincial Government of Bulacan and City Government of Malolos.
After the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites, Rev. Fr. Dars Cabral, parish priest of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Barasoain Church will lead the opening prayer. Mayor Natividad will give the welcome remarks, while Vice Governor Daniel R. Fernando will deliver an inspirational message. Governor Alvarado will deliver a message and introduce the guest-of-honor. DILG Assistant Secretary Marjorie N. Jalosjos will deliver his message.
The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums and publications, and preserve the nation’s historical heritage.