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Quezon leader calls for patriotic education as province honors revolutionary hero
Quezon provincial officials used the 185th commemoration of Apolinario de la Cruz's death to emphasize the importance of instilling patriotic values in the younger generation. Vice Governor Anacleto Alcala III urged Filipinos to teach the next generation about national heroes and their sacrifices.
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LUCENA CITY — Quezon Vice Governor Anacleto Alcala III on Wednesday called on Filipinos to prioritize patriotic education for youth as the province marked the 185th death anniversary of revolutionary hero Apolinario de la Cruz, widely known as Hermano Puli.
The commemoration, held in Lucena City, provided an opportunity to reflect on de la Cruz's contributions to Philippine history and his role in the independence struggle. De la Cruz became a symbol of resistance and national consciousness during the colonial period.
Vice Governor Alcala emphasized the need to expand awareness campaigns beyond Quezon province, stressing that knowledge of historical figures and their sacrifices should reach young Filipinos nationwide. He underscored the importance of keeping the memory of national heroes alive through education and public remembrance.
The 185th death anniversary event served as a platform to discuss how contemporary society can cultivate patriotism among younger generations while honoring those who fought for the nation's freedom.