BULACAN WEEK CELEBRATES FOUNDING
Malolos, Bulacan, March 5, 1998 - Bulacan commemorates its 424th founding anniversary this week with festivities that pay tribute to the province's past and present heroes.
"Linggo ng Bulacan" will be ushered in by President Ramos, Governor Josie Dela Cruz and former Governor Roberto Pagdanganan, who will speak on the theme "Ang Bulakan, Sa Yapak ng Kahapon at sa Paglikha ng Bagong Daan Taon."
One of the highlights of the festivities is the awarding of the "Dangal ng Lipi" on March 7 to the most outstanding Bulakenos who have excelled in their fields of endeavor and who have helped promote a better image for the province.
"Dangal ng Lipi" is the highest provincial award given every year to outstanding individuals, corporations and organizations that distinguished themselves in the fields of the arts, education, history, sports, literature, movie and television, agriculture, trade and industry, public health, public service and community service.
Among the past awardees is former President Corazon Aquino, whose father was a native of Malolos.
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