IMUS, CAVITE – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) together with the 3rd District of Cavite, Provincial Government of Cavite and City Government of Imus will spearhead the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites for the commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the Battle of Alapan at the Dambana ng Pambansang Watawat/ Heritage Park, Miguel Santo, Alapan II-B, Imus, Cavite on 28 May 2024 at 8:00 AM.
Flag-raising will be facilitated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) followed by the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas. Wreaths will be offered by the NHCP, the AFP, followed by the 3rd District of Cavite, the Provincial Government of Cavite, and the Local Government of Imus.
A prayer will be led by the Parish of the Holy Family- Lancaster with opening remarks and inspirational speech from Imus City Mayor Alex L. Advincula and Representative Adrian Jay Advincula, consecutively. Event guest of honor NHCP Chairperson Lisa Guerrero Nakpil will deliver a message with performances from DHSUD Harmonic Voices. Before the flag-raising, the monument ‘Labanan sa Alapan’ will first be unveiled at the Imus City Rotonda on the same day at 6:30 AM.
Upon Emilio Aguinaldo’s return from Hongkong in May 1898, the Battle of Alapan was the first military engagement in the renewed revolution against Spain. The Filipinos emerged victorious when the Spaniards ran out of ammunition and surrendered. To celebrate the first victory of the Filipino forces, Aguinaldo unfurled and hoisted it for the first time amidst the applause and cheers of his men. Today, from 28 May to 12 June, National Flag Days are celebrated, culminating in the celebration of Independence Day.
The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research, and publications, and to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures.
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