Katulad na lang ng ating wikang pambansa na isang wikang katutubo," Almario said. "Mahalagang isipin natin na ang ating pinagpupugayan ngayong umaga ay isang punongkahoy na tumutubo din sa Pilipinas. On the same occasion, Quezon planted a seedling of Tindalo tree at the plaza, where it proudly stands until this day.Īlmario, who is also the chairman of the NCCA, was joined by Palermo in the unveiling of the marker of the native tree, which symbolizes the faith, hope, and dreams of the forefathers, who wholeheartedly gave their time, service and honor for the development and prosperity of the City of Bacolod.īorn on August 19, 1878, Quezon is also acknowledged as the "Father of the National Language." On October 19 of the same year, he came to Bacolod for its inauguration as a chartered city, led by then Mayor Alfredo Montelibano Sr. He signed the Charter of Bacolod City on June 18, 1938. Quezon, the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth, was an important part of Bacolod's history. It's a mute witness to the history of Bacolod," she added. The Tindalo tree should be a pride of Bacolod, and it is. "We are very proud that we are also part of the history of President Manuel L. Palermo said the KWF chose Bacolod to host the commemoration of Quezon's 141st birth anniversary because the late president had a significant contribution to the city's history. KWF chairman Virgilio Almario said this year marks the first time the commemoration was held outside Quezon City. After the opening ceremony, the congress continued at the SMX Convention Center Bacolod until August 21.Īs part of the program, the KWF paid homage to former president Manuel L. The KWF has partnered with LCC for the hosting of the said congress.
Spearheaded by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), the event was launched at the Bacolod City Public Plaza on Monday, August 19, hosted by the Bacolod City Government.Ĭouncilor Ana Marie Palermo, Executive Assistant Imogene Kanaan, KWF officials, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officials, school officials and students of La Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC) and Bacolod City College, and representatives of various government agencies graced the opening ceremony. THE City of Bacolod is hosting the three-day "Pambansang Kongreso sa Katutubong Wika" from August 19 to 21.
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