CAVITE Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla said the city of Bacoor has rightfully earned the recognition it deserves in the pages of Philippine history.
Revilla, wife of Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., was referring to Republic Act (RA) 12073 enacted recently by President Marcos declaring August 1 of every year as a working holiday to commemorate the “Day of the Publication and Proclamation of Philippine Independence.”
RA 12073 was also called the Bacoor Assembly of 1893 Act.
“The important role of our beloved City of Bacoor has been placed in the history of the Philippines,” Revilla said.
Historical records showed that on Aug. 1, 1898, President Emilio Aguinaldo signed the Act of Independence written by Apolinario Mabini, along with some 200 elected town leaders from 16 liberated provinces, and ratified by Interior Secretary Leandro Ibarra.
According to historical documents, on August 1, 1898, President Emilio Aguinaldo signed the Act of Independence written by Apolinario Mabini, along with some 200 elected town leaders from 16 liberated provinces, and ratified by Interior Secretary Leandro Ibarra.
