Thursday, March 19, 2009

Tolentino’s 19 Martyrs Booklet


The Aklan History Society and Aklan Media Forum in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Aklan and LGU Kalibo in observance of March as Month of Aklanon Patriots and Martyrs officially launch "Ro 19 Martirez it Akean". A historical piece written in the Aklanon language authored by Atty. Ronquillo C. Tolentino chronicles the events and circumstances leading to the martyrdom of the 19 sons of Aklan in 1897.

The launching was held in the Museo it Akean on Wednesday afternoon, March 18. Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente and Kalibo SB member Mark V. Quimpo welcomed the guests and visitors. Engr. Roger Esto and Ms. Cecille de Lemos were the emcees.

The cutting of ceremonial ribbon was lead by Gov. Carlito S. Marquez Atty. Kel C. Tolentino, Hon. Mark Vega Quimpo, Mr. Johnny Dayang, Mr. Randy A. Rebaldo, Mr. Jose T. Tumbokon, and Rev. Fr. Jose Gualberto Villasis. /MP

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