MALOLOS CITY- Hundreds of provincial government employees
led by Gov. Wilhelmino Alvarado gathered
in front of the provincial capitol building for the celebration of the National Flag Day on Tuesday, May 28.
The governor, on his speech, said that commemorating the
importance of the national flag brings
back not only the spirit of patriotism but also the essence of being a true
Filipino.
“Taglay nito na parang isang kaluluwa ang buong kuwento
ng pakikibaka ng maraming henerasyon
para sa kalayaan at mga pagpupunyagi ng isang lahi upang kamtin at tamasahin
ang isang buhay na dakila at marangal para sa ating lipunan sa habang panahon,”
he added.
He also emphasized that the flag as a symbol of our
democracy serves as a guiding light for public
servants of today’s generation.
“Bayaan natin ang bandila ay pumainlanglang at mamayagpag
sa ating mga puso at isipan upang sa
bawat araw na dumaan ay paglingkuran natin ng buong katapatan at walang
pagiimbot ang ating mga kalahi at ang ating bayan upang ang daang matuwid ang
maghatid sa atin sa isang gobyernong naglilingkod… para sa lahat ng Pilipino,”
the governor said.
Alex Balagtas of the National Historical Commission of
the Philippines added that the flag is an important aspect of our citizenry and
must be honored and respected.
“Isa itong
napakahalagang bagay sa mga Pilipino, dahil ang pambansang simbolo, ang watawat, ay siyang naging gabay sa ating
pakikipaglaban para sa kalayaan at pagkabansa. Kaya nararapat na igalang natin bilang makabuluhang
bahagi ng ating kasaysayan at maging sa ating hinaharap,” he said.
In accordance to the Republic Act 8491 Section 7 also
known as “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, the National Flag Day is
being celebrated every May 28. The present Philippine Flag was designed by Aguinaldo and sewn by Doña
Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad in HongKong. The
celebration of the National Flag Day also marks the start of preparation for the Independence Day
on June 12.
