Rizal's birthday moved!

Funny how even birthdays now could be moved by the government. Well, honestly, being a corporate slave, I think Proclamation 154 gave us another day of rest.

Malacañan Palace has declared June 20, 2011 (Monday) a special non-working holiday in commemoration of Dr. Jose Rizal's 150th birthday anniversary at the request of NHCP (National Historical Commission of the Philippines). The national hero was born on June 19, 1861. Since the said day falls on a Sunday, the Palace has decided to move it on to the following day.

The Palace wants to "give all Filipinos the opportunity to commemorate Rizal's patriotic deeds and sacrifices for the country, rekindle their admiration and respect for him, and to celebrate this milestone with appropriate ceremonies." But I'm quite certain that 80% of the Filipinos will either rest or go to the malls. The modern times have shelved the value of our history and culture. 

And where will I be? Same as where all the 80% of modern Filipinos are. Maybe I'll pick up my battered copy of Noli Me Tangere, which I would eventually just sleep on, I assume. This is what commercialism and modernization have made us - insolent Pinoys.


Signed - Your Pinoy Chronicler


Proclamation 154 - http://www.gov.ph/2011/04/26/proclamation-no-154/