‘JV’ Ejercito calls for grand commemoration of ‘Bonifacio Day’
11/30/2011With the 148th celebration of Andres Bonifacio Day today, San Juan City Rep. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito yesterday urged the government through a privilege speech to organize a grand 150th commemoration for the hero to honor his great sacrifice and leadership on patriotism.
“As a lover of our rich heritage, it is unfortunate that our government gives minimum regard for our history. People can now only remember Bonifacio and the Katipuneros by reading history books and yearly tributes.
But we are not careful to remember their worth despite the great sacrifice they have given for the freedom of our country,” Ejercito addressed his colleagues last Monday afternoon.
“In fact, it has now come to a point where we are already diminishing Bonifacio’s value, as evident in our currency. Before, we had Bonifacio placed solo on P2 and P5 coins. But now we have him compressed with Apolinario Mabini on the P10 coin,” he added..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20111130met3.html
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natutuwa ako at mukhang marami.rami na ang nakakapansin nito, tulad ng sinulat ko (o baka nabasa si cong. jv ang artikulo ko) ukol sa devaluation of supremo andres bonifacio.
"“In fact, it has now come to a point where we are already diminishing Bonifacio’s value, as evident in our currency. Before, we had Bonifacio placed solo on P2 and P5 coins. But now we have him compressed with Apolinario Mabini on the P10 coin,” he added."
eto ang aking sinulat tungkol sa parang pilit na pagbaba sa estado ni bonifacio sa ating kasaysayan:
"The Devaluation of a Hero & Promotion of a Counter-Hero: Where's Andres Bonifacio in the P2 coin."
http://jesusabernardo.newsvine.com/_news/2010/01/03/3710118-the-devaluation-of-a-hero-promotion-of-a-counter-hero-wheres-andres-bonifacio-in-the-p5-coin-bonifacio-series-iii
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