MALOLOS, BULACAN – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in coordination with the Provincial Government of Bulacan and the City Government of Malolos will spearhead the commemoration of the 120th Anniversary of the Opening of the Malolos Congress on 15 September 2018, 8:00 a.m. at the historic Church of Barasoain, Malolos City, Bulacan.
Guest of honor and Speaker Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III, will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites. He will be joined by Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado, NHCP Acting Executive Director Ludovico D. Badoy, Vice Governor Daniel R. Fernando, Malolos Mayor Christian D. Natividad and other local officials from the Provincial Government of Bulacan and City Government of Malolos.
Mayor Natividad will give the welcome remarks while Governor Alvarado will deliver a short message and introduce the guest of honor. Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III will deliver a 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.