Marindque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco has welcomed the approval at the committee level of a bill declaring every February 21 as “Araw ng Marinduque,” calling it a recognition of the colorful history of the province and its people.
House Bill 6552, which Velasco authored, mandates the commemoration of the founding anniversary of the Province of Mariduque, considered the “Heart of the Philippines” and home of the Moriones festival. The House of Representatives’ Committee on Local Government approved the bill last week.
Under the bill, Araw ng Marinduque will be a special nonworking holiday in the province to allow the Marinduquenos to celebrate the occasion. Maricel V. Cruz
“The foundation day of a province is a reminder to the local community about the long standing culture and tradition of the province,” Velasco said. “The festivities that accompany the celebration are part of the Filipino culture. They boost the morale of our people and forge a stronger bond among the local population.”
