CITY OF MALOLOS — The important role of the Malolos Congress, which led to the proclamation of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898, was cited during the commemoration of the 126th Anniversary of Philippine Independence at the historic ground of the Barasoain Church in the City of Malolos.

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said the ratification of the Malolos Congress has withstood the test of time for the last 126 years.

“Freedom is not only a privilege but a responsibility to fight for it. We, as Filipinos in the new generation, have responsibilities to continue the fight for freedom,” Romualdez pointed out.

“Ang araw na ito ay hindi lamang pagbabalik-tanaw sa ating makulay na kasaysayan. Pagkakataon din ito para tayo ay magkaisa sa pagbuo ng isang mas maunlad at makatarungang lipunan,” Romualdez noted.

This year’s Independence Day celebration is anchored on the theme “Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.”

On the other hand, Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando said that freedom is affiliated with a responsibility for the society we live in.

“Sikapin nating itaguyod ang tunay na kalayaan – kalayaan sa gutom at kahirapan, kalayaan mula sa iba’t ibang uri ng pagmamalupit at karahasan, at kalayaan mula sa kamangmangan at baluktot na kaisipan,” the governor said.

📷 Mon Lazaro