by Fiona Marielli S. Paclipan
TOP: Gov. Willy Sy-Alvarado introduces his plans to his fellow Bulakenyos on prioritizing road networks development within Bulacan. BOTTOM: The governor, along with other local government officials, kicks off the month-long celebration of Singkaban Fiesta by unveiling the tarpaulin at the side of the stage.
BALAGTAS, Bulacan – Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado on Thursday introduced his plans to amplify Bulacan’s promising progress by developing and improving its roads during his speech during the commemoration of 435th Bulacan Foundation Day.
“You cannot reach any portion of Central Luzon, Region 2 or Region 1 without passing through the province of Bulacan,” said the governor. “Hindi ba’t marapat lamang na una nating ikasa ang mga road network na nagdadala sa atin at sa ating mga panauhin upang tayo’y malagay sa tuktok muli ng ating bansang Pilipinas?”
by Jessa Grace T. Olesco
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan— The masses expressed their opinions as President Aquino boasted improvements on the country’s education and youth development in his 4th year term as the country leader in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Monday, July 22.
People’s pulses
While the latest SONA was the most applauded of all, some nevertheless were dissatisfied with P-Noy’s report card as it had never discussed the status of tertiary education and the employment rate as well in the country.
by Fiona Marielli S. Paclipan
ANAK NG BULACAN. Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, jr. delivered his speech at the patio of Barasoain Church on Wednesday, June 12, during the 115th anniversary of the Philippine Independence rites in Malolos City, Bulacan. (Fiona Marielli Paclipan)
MALOLOS City -- Executive Secretary Paquito "Jojo" Ochoa, Jr. was the guest of honor on the 115th anniversary rites of Philippine Independence on Wednesday, June 12, held at the Barasoain Church's yard in Malolos City, Bulacan.
Together with Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alavarado, Vice Governor Daniel Fernando, Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad, Vice Mayor Bebong Gatchalian and other city officials, Ochoa led the flag-raising ceremony and flower offering at the statue of the late president of the first Philippine Republic, Emilio Aguinaldo.
by Jessa Grace T. Olesco
ALL EYES AND EARS. Students from the Bulacan State University Main and Meneses Campus attentively listened to Professor Charleston Chua while humorously discussing the life of Marcelo H. Del Pilar in memory of the late hero’s 117th death, July 4. (Jessa Grace Olesco, BAJ 3A)
PRO of the Philippine Historical Association Michael Charleston “Xiao” Chua highlighted some of Marcelo Del Pilar’s life, works, and writings in commemoration of the said hero’s 117th death anniversary in San Nicolas, Bulakan, Bulacan last Thursday, July 4.
Chua began the discussion with a sense of humor and jokingly talked about the common misconceptions in the Philippine history and on the Filipino heroes including Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio.
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