Palace directs gov’t offices, public schools to display portraits of heroes not officials
The Andres Bonifacio monument in Liwasang Bonifacio. Edd Gumban, File
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 8:08 p.m.) — Malacañang has ordered all government offices and public schools to display photos or paintings of Philippine heroes instead of elected or appointed government officials.
The directive is contained in Memorandum Circular No. 25 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea last September 15.
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He said he never liked the idea of displaying his portraits even when he was still the mayor of Davao City.
"Sa Davao, when I was mayor, I prohibited the display of my picture and I told the decks there to display instead the pictures of our heroes," he said.
The president has also instructed state agencies not to use “your excellency” when addressing him in official communications, events or materials.
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