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The Bantayog ng mga Bayani (lit. ' Monument of Heroes ' ), sometimes simply referred to as the Bantayog , is a monument, museum, and historical research center in Quezon City , Philippines , which honors the martyrs and heroes of the struggle against the dictatorship of the 10th Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos .
Benjamín Roberto "Behn" Holcombe Cervantes (August 25, 1938 – August 13, 2013) was a Filipino artist and activist. He was highly regarded as a theater pioneer, teacher, and progressive thinker who was detained multiple times during martial law in the Philippines.
KAB Scouting (Kabataan Alay sa Bayan) is for boys 6 to 9 years old (grades 1 through 3). They wear a yellow neckerchief. Boy Scouting is for boys 9 to 11 years old (grades 4 through 6). They wear a green neckerchief. Senior Scouting is for boys 12 to 16 years old (grades 7 through 10). They wear a red neckerchief.
In August 2001, the Governance of Basic Education Act [4] was passed, renaming the DECS to the Department of Education (DepEd) and redefining the role of field offices, which include regional offices, division offices, district offices, and schools. The Act removed the administration of cultural and sports activities from the department.
The region comprises seven provinces: Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga (with its capital, San Fernando City serving as the regional center), Tarlac, and Zambales; and two highly urbanized cities, Angeles and Olongapo. San Jose del Monte is the most populous city in the region.
The Wall of Remembrance of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani honors the individuals who fought against the dictatorship of 10th president Ferdinand Marcos. Its roster included 333 names in 2023, and is updated every year.
Joel Villanueva (Bocaue) – currently Senator, Former TESDA Director General Albert del Rosario (Bulacan) – Former Philippine Ambassador the United States and Secretary of Foreign Affairs . Great grandparents hail from Bulacan, Bulacan and his great grandmother, Teresa Sempio is the sister of Felipa Sempio, mother of Gregorio del Pilar
The holiday traces its roots to the Cry of Pugad Lawin in August 1896, which marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution. [3] The date and the location of the cry have been long disputed. From 1911 to 1962, the cry was thought to have emanated from Balintawak (now in modern-day Balingasa , Quezon City ) on August 26. [ 4 ]