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Vargas hails passage of Tandang Sora Day

January 15, 2025 Ryan Ponce Pacpaco 126 views

QUEZON City Fifth District Rep. PM Vargas is elated as both Houses of Congress recognize the heroism of Melchora Aquino, more popularly known as Tandang Sora, by passing the legislation declaring January 6 of every year a special working holiday in Quezon City in commemoration of her birth anniversary.

“This is a momentous occasion that will remind us the martyrdom and sacrifices of Tandang Sora, who is a key figure in the liberation of our country. As a Novaleño, I could not be any prouder that her heroism took place in my beloved district in Novaliches,” Vargas said, as he principally authored the proposed measure to honor the ‘Mother of the Revolution.’

Novaliches serves as home of the “Katipunan Tree” or the duhat tree where Tandang Sora uplifted the Katipuneros more so the sick and the wounded, including Apolinario Mabini.

The legislator also emphasized that House Bill (HB) No. 5850 hopes to inspire and pay tribute to all women who play significant roles in today’s society – that could create greater impact in our efforts to nation building.

“Tandang Sora’s courage and motherly love live on,” Vargas said.

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