MANILA, (PIA) -- Continuing to instill sense of nationalism to the youth of Metro Manila, the National.Capital Region Police Office under the lead of PMGen Felipe R Natividad, through the Regional Community Affairs and Development Division, conducted a heritage tour at the Musoleo de los Veteranos Revoluccion, North Cemetery, and at the Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park in this city over the weekend.
The NCRPO said it initiated the tour to educate and inform the youth about past traditions from a given culture or heritage place, and as part of the commemoration of the Philippine Independence 2022, with the theme, “Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas."
The Musoleo delos Veteranos de la Revolucion (Mausoleum for the Revolution Veterans), found inside the Manila North Cemetery in Manila, was built in 1915 and was dedicated to house the remains of the heroic men who fought the Spaniards and Americans during the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1901.
Inaugurated in 1920, Generals Mariano Noriel, Licerio Geronimo, Tomas Arguelles, and Pio del Pilar’s remains are included among the Philippine forefathers whose bravery and sacrifices gave the country its hard fought independence.
On the other hand, the Rizal Monument is a 50-foot (15-meter) high granite obelisk found at the western edge of the Luneta Park. It was built to commemorate the heroism of Jose Rizal dedicated by the people of Philippine Islands.
Rizal Park has its huge historical significance wherein the place have witnessed so many events in Philippine history including the most notable execution of our National Hero.
The tour was spearheaded by PMaj Rosemari Diche, Chief, CAS with the supervision of PCol Romy Palgue, Chief RCADD together with 100 Regional and District Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT) officers and members led by Hon. Jodile E. Cañete, along with the personnel of RCADD, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, Regional Public Information Office , Manila Police District, and Southern Police District.
During the activity, Engr. Antonio L. Ballena Jr, Engineering Department of Manila City Hall, gave a brief history of the said Mausoleo to the KKDAT participants.
Afterwards, participants proceeded to Rizal Monument wherein Mr. Villamor Paredes, Area Manager of the Lights and Sound Complex, Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, gave a brief discussion about the life of Dr. Jose Rizal.
PMGen Natividad, for his part, emphasized the importance of retelling the history of these heritage places for the next generation to appreciate.
“Visiting, listening to the history and paying respect to these places is our opportune prospect to show younger generation that our country is a grateful nation that does not and will not forget its defenders, heroes and patriots who fought for the freedom we all enjoy today,” he said. (PIA-NCR)
