Imus commemorates National Flag Day with inauguration of Inang Laya Monument

Imus LGU commemorated National Flag Day with the inauguration of Inang Laya Monument

CAVITE – The city government of Imus inaugurated its Inang Laya Monument in Imus Heritage Park during the commemoration of National Flag Day and the 125th Anniversary of the Battle of Alapan on Sunday, May 28.The inauguration and ceremonial wreath-laying and flag-raising were led by Senator Francis N. Tolentino, Mayor Alex Advincula, Cavite 3rd District Rep. Adrian Jay Advincula, National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairman Emmanuel Franco Calairo, and other local officials.

In his speech, Calairo recalled that the Battle of Alapan was the spark that reignited the Philippine revolution on May 28, 1898. The battle was led by General Emilio Aguinaldo after his return to the Philippines from Hong Kong. “Sa nayon ng Alapan, dito sa makasaysayang lungsod ng Imus, nagharap ang malalaking hukbo at nagpalitan nang putok ng riple at kanyon. Matapos ang halos buong araw na bakbakan, sumuko ang puwersang Espanyol sa matagumpay na mga rebolusyonaryong Pilipino ,” the NHCP Chairman said.“Dahil sa dakilang tagumpay na ito, piniling iwagayway ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo ang bagong-likhang watawat ng Pilipinas matapos ang labanan sa nagtipong bayan sa Cavite Puerto .

In 1965, Presidential Proclamation No. 374 declared May 28 as National Flag Day to commemorate the date it was first unfurled after the Battle of Alapan. In 1994, Executive Order No. 179 extended the period of celebrating National Flag Day from May 28 to June 12.

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