THE values of nationalism and patriotism must be instilled in the consciousness of the youth who must be taught that the freedom we now enjoy came from the blood and sweat of our ancestors and heroes, National Youth Commission (NYC) chairman Joseph Francisco Ortega said in Filipino.
Ortega issued the statement in his remarks at the observance of the 127th anniversary of the Battle of Alapan in Imus City, Cavite, fought on May 28, 1898 and was the first military victory of the Filipino revolutionaries led by Emilio Aguinaldo following his return to the Philippines from Hong Kong.
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) spearheaded the event in collaboration with the Cavite provincial government and the local government of Imus.
Other dignitaries who were present and participated in the wreath-laying included NHC chairman Regalado Jose Jr. and Cavite Rep. Jay Advincula.
