The Municipality of Kalibo in cooperation with LGU Aklan, and KASAFI commemorated the 115th Annual Martyrdom of Gen. Francisco del Castillo and 19 other Martyrs of Aklan on Friday, March 23 in Kalibo.
The commemoration started with the tolling of church bells in all catholic churches in Aklan. This was followed with a Mass Offering for the 19 Martyrs and patriots of Aklan in Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Poblacion, Kalibo.
The Holy Mass over, Floral offerings were done at Gat Jose Rizal, Gat Andres Bonifacio, Col. Pastor Martelino, Aklan Veterans Shrine, and Capt. Gil Mijares monuments at Pastrana Park. Civic Military Parade followed which ended at Aklan Freedom Shrine at D. Maagma and Acevedo Streets.
A Commemorative Program was held at the Aklan Freedom Shrine.
LGU Kalibo Municipal Employees Chorale rendered the Doxology, National Anthem, and Aklan Hymn. PC/Insp. Aden T. Lagradante, Kalibo Chief of Police led in the “Panunumpa Sa Watawat”.
Kalibo Mayor William S. Lachica welcomed the guests visitors and descendants of the 19 Martyrs of Aklan. Kalibo Pilot Elementary School Teachers re-enacted the martyrdom.
Hon. Teodorico T. Haresco, Kasangga Party List Representative who was introduced by Hon. Ariel O. Fernandez, Kalibo SB member, gave the commemorative speech.
Also Aklan Gov. Carlito S. Marquez delivered his message.
Kalibo Mayor William S. Lachica led in the Wreath Laying Ceremonies with military honors led by Lt. Col. Alberto C. Desoyo.
Hon. Madeline A. Regalado, Kalibo vice mayor thanked the guests and visitors. Relatives of Aklan heroes, provincial, municipal and barangay officials, civic, and religious organizations offered flowers to the heroes.
Hon. Jay Tejada and Ms. Gaynor Calizo were the commemorative program hosts.
After the commemorative program at the Aklan Freedom Shrine, another commemorative program was held in Gen. F. Del Castillo Memorial School, Mabilo, Kalibo which is one of the barangays where some young men were recruited members of the Katipunan.
One day before the program held at Aklan Freedom Shrine took place, a commemorative program was also held on Thursday morning, March 22 in honor of four Nalookanon members of the 19 Martyrs. /MP
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