This last 26th of August 2013, the celebration of the National Heroes' Day is celebrated in The Heritage Park in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Attended by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, different government agencies, foreign ambassadors, aging WWII veterans, boy scouts and girl scouts, students, and members of the general public; the 40-minute ceremony saw the arrival of the presidential convoy at exactly 8am.
The program started with the usual arrival honors accorded by members of the armed forces to the President, then Col. Ernesto R. Cimatu led the opening prayer, followed by a welcome address from Taguig City Mayor Laarni Cayetano, NHCP Chairman Dr. Maria Serena I. Diokno delivered a message, Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin of the Department of Defense introduced the guest of honor, and finally President Aquino delivered his speech. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Cynthia Villar were also present during the commemoration.
Numerous students and teachers attended the celebration and Upper Bicutan National High School took part cooperatively with the representatives A.P. Department teachers, our Department Head Mr. Joseph R. Soguilon, the Supreme Student Government, and selected students.
The attendance of the delegates, officers, students, and teachers showed how we, Filipinos, proudly value and honor our outstanding courageous heroes.
The Filipino people are binded in unison in the 70th National Heroes' Day Celebration.
by: Jullia Nicole Herrera
