AFP joins 158th Bonifacio Day Commemoration
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins the national celebration of the 158th Birth Anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio on Tuesday, November 30.
“The Armed Forces of the Philippines joins the Filipino people in celebrating Andres Bonifacio Day as we pay tribute to the Father of the Philippine Revolution, whose patriotism and heroism left a legacy of liberty, dignity and sovereignty for our country and people,” AFP Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Andres Centino said.
The AFP Chief joins President Rodrigo Duterte who leads a wreath-laying ceremony at the Spirit of Pinaglabanan Monument in Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan City on November 30, 2021.
This year’s celebration carries the theme ‘Bonifacio 2021: Pagbubuklod para sa Kaligtasan at Kalusugan ng Bayan’ (Uniting for the Safety and Wellness of the Nation’).
“Today, 158 years after his birth, Gat Andres Bonifacio’s nationalistic spirit, which inspired the Katipunan and spurred our ancestors to unite and fight to establish our Republic, still lives on among us. His love of country, bravery, and sacrifices serve as enduring ideals that every freedom-loving citizen strives to emulate and pursue,” said Lt. Gen. Centino.
The President also confers posthumously the Order of Lapu-Lapu with the Rank of Magalong to Gat Andres Bonifacio. The great granddaughter of the hero, Buena Grace Distrito Casanova received the award.
Also present in the ceremony are Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Karlo Alexei Nograles, San Juan City Mayor Francisco Javier Zamora, and National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairperson Dr. Rene Escalante.
In a message, the AFP Chief hopes that the heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio will continue to inspire all members of the military organization.
“To the men and women of the Armed Forces, may the patriotism and heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio empower us to remain faithful and steadfast in our mandate of protecting the people and securing the state, which shall similarly inspire us into becoming more competent and dependable public servants that the Filipino people can truly rely on,” he said.
Source: Armed Forces of the Philippines
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