Kalibo readies to commemorate the heroism of the XIX Martyrs of Aklan
Malay, Aklan -- The whole town of Kalibo readies for the commemoration of the heroism and martyrdom of the very first Katipuneros outside Luzon, the XIX Martyrs of Aklan, this coming March 23, 2007 at the Aklan Freedom Shrine.
In its 110th year, students from the Regional Science High School (RSHS) of Region 6 and the Kalibo Pilot Elementary School (KPES) under the Kalibo Council for Culture and the Arts (KCCA) has kept themselves busy in preparing to render a re-enactment that the Kalibonhons as well as the Aklanons have well known to affect the hearts of their audience.
Kalibo Mayor Raymar Rebaldo on an interview expressed his sentiments to educating the youth through the re-enactment of the heroism of the 19 Martyrs of Aklan so that they may serve as an inspiration to help in nation building and continue to push this Ati-Atihan town towards progress and development.
The Commemoration of the XIX Martyrs of Aklan is a Special Public Holiday for the whole province under Republic Act No. 7806.
Terence Toriano