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Biñan shifts Liberation Day to Feb. 3

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Starting this year, the city of Biñan will mark Feb. 3 as its Liberation Day instead of Feb. 5, following research by the National Historical Commission and a proclamation by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Biñan celebrated its 73rd Liberation Day—to commemorate the freeing of the Laguna town from the Japanese Imperial Forces during World War II—over the weekend along with its 8th cityhood anniversary and foundation day.

Officials of the city of Biñan celebrate the new date of their Liberation Day with green shirts to mark the occasion. Pictured are (seated from left) Mayor Walfredo ‘Arman’ Dimaguila Jr., Rep. Marlyn ‘Lenlen’ Alonte Naguiat, and Vice Mayor Angelo ‘Jel’ Alonte together with city councilors. Roy Tomandao

Officials led by Mayor Walfredo “Arman” R.  Dimaguila Jr., the Sanggunian Panglungsod led by Vice Mayor Angelo Alonte, and Rep. Marlyn “Lenlen” Alonte Naguiat led the city’s grand parade with the theme “Buhay ang Nakaraan, Sumasalubong sa Hinaharap, Lungsod ng Biñan, Mamamayan ay Maasahan” (From past to present, the City of Biñan and its citizens can be counted on).

Dimaguila express his gratitude for the success of the events after the parade. He hosted a short press conference with city government officials, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection and city tourism officers at the Biñan City Museum.

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The mayor also presented the major accomplishments, projects and other programs and activities in the city. “All these projects are supported by the Sanggunian Bayan also with Rep. Len Alonte. With the success of all these projects, now we can deliver better services to the people of the City of Binan,” he said. 

Bryan Jayson Borja, Binan City Culture History Arts Tourism Office head, explained that although Feb. 5 was recognized initially as the city’s Liberation Day under Republic Act 9427, the recent findings of the National Historical Commission and President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation 403 declaring Feb. 3 as a special non-working holiday for the city changed that.

RA 9427 was enacted by the 13th Congress in April 2007 under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Borja added. “It all started with Mayor Arman wanting to validate the history of the holiday with the NHC and its approval of the said date,” he said.

Rep. Alonte also praise the city officials for Biñan’s continued progress. 

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