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Duterte declares April 27 as Lapu-Lapu Day
Duterte declares April 27 as Lapu-Lapu Day
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 27, 2017 08:49 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 27, 2017 10:45 PM PHT
MANILA- President Rodrigo Duterte has declared every April 27 as Lapu-Lapu Day in honor of the Filipino hero.
MANILA- President Rodrigo Duterte has declared every April 27 as Lapu-Lapu Day in honor of the Filipino hero.
Duterte signed Proclamation No. 200 on Wednesday, recognizing the heroism of Lapu-Lapu, one of the country's first heroes.
Duterte signed Proclamation No. 200 on Wednesday, recognizing the heroism of Lapu-Lapu, one of the country's first heroes.
LOOK: Today is Lapu-Lapu Day, as Pres Duterte signed Proclamation No. 200 declaring April 27 each year as Lapu-Lapu day@DZMMTeleRadyo pic.twitter.com/84kUHm6sUq
— Dexter Joie Ganibe (@dzmmRP45) April 27, 2017
LOOK: Today is Lapu-Lapu Day, as Pres Duterte signed Proclamation No. 200 declaring April 27 each year as Lapu-Lapu day@DZMMTeleRadyo pic.twitter.com/84kUHm6sUq
— Dexter Joie Ganibe (@dzmmRP45) April 27, 2017
"Lapu-Lapu left us a legacy of freedom through his leadership, extraordinary bravery, courage and love for his own land," the proclamation read.
"Lapu-Lapu left us a legacy of freedom through his leadership, extraordinary bravery, courage and love for his own land," the proclamation read.
The proclamation also recognizes the efforts of Lapu-Lapu and his men who won the Battle of Mactan against Spanish invaders in 1521.-- with a report from Dexter Ganibe, DZMM
The proclamation also recognizes the efforts of Lapu-Lapu and his men who won the Battle of Mactan against Spanish invaders in 1521.-- with a report from Dexter Ganibe, DZMM
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