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Monday, July 23, 2012

Mabini's 148th Birth Anniversary Celebrated in PUP

On 7:30 PM by Admin
BA History 1-1 in their elegant Filipiniana attires at the Mabini Shrine
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines celebrated the 148th birth anniversary of the brain of the Philippine Revolution, Gat. Apolinario Mabini on July 23, 2012 at the Freedom Park of the University's Main Campus.

Amidst rain shower, university officials, guests, faculty members, administrative staff, and students attended the occasion which honored Mabini through a wreath-laying ceremony and speeches delivered by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim who was represented by Gemma Cruz-Araneta, PUP President Dr. Emanuel De Guzman, Frederick Mabini, descendant of the great hero, and several others more.

The event highlighted Mabini's life and ideas through a lecture delivered by Hon. Rene Escalante, Commissioner of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

The faculty members of the Department of History and the PUP Samahan Ng Mga Mag-aaral Ng Kasaysayan actively participated in the celebration by distributing copies of the program and wearing Filipiniana attires. (Photo courtesy of Michael Agtarap)