PH MARINE CORPS REHEARSES WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY IN ANTICIPATION OF ANDRES BONIFACIO’S 160TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

November 24, 2023 • 1 min read

In anticipation of the 160th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, the Philippines Marine Corps conducted a meticulous wreath-laying rehearsal on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the historic Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila.

President Bongbong Marcos Jr. has officially advanced the commemoration of Bonifacio Day, a regular holiday, from November 30 to Monday, November 27, 2023, for a continuous, undisrupted workflow among offices. PBBM at the same time, declared Nov 30 an ordinary working day in accordance with Proclamation No. 90.

Bonifacio Day holds significant national importance, commemorating Andres Bonifacio, a revered hero in the country’s history.

Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro was a Filipino revolutionary leader. He is often called “The Father of the Philippine Revolution”, and considered one of the national heroes of the country.