Several local government units in Metro Manila held a flag raising and wreath laying ceremonies on Thursday, Nov. 30, to commemorate the 160th birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin led the ceremony at the Bonifacio Monument in Monumento Circle, Caloocan City.
Bersamin represented Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., who skipped the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai to meet officials about the hostage situation of 17 Filipino seafarers today.
The Executive Secretary was joined by Caloocan Mayor Dale Gonzalo 'Along' Malapitan in the flag ceremony and offering of flowers.
A separate flag raising and wreath laying ceremony in Bantayog ng mga Bayani in Quezon City.
According to RH 5 Val Gonzales' report during DZRH Damdaming Bayan, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Quezon City 6th District Rep. Marivic Co-Pilar, and Quezon City 1st District Rep. Juan Carlos 'Arjo' Atayde were among the public officials who graced the event.
Quezon City Police District Director Red Maranan also attended the celebration dedicated for the national hero.
San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora led the wreath laying ceremony and program held in the newly-renovated Pinaglabanan Shrine.
Joining Zamora were San Juan city council, city officials, and department heads.
In Pasig City, Mayor Vico Sotto and counselors also observed Bonifacio's 160th birth anniversary through firring rites, flag-rasing, and wreath-layering.
This year's celebration is anchored in the theme "Bonifacio 2023: Katungkulan at Pananagutan Tungo sa Kaunlaran ng Bayan."
