Del Pilar’s birth anniversary commemorated

BULAKAN, Bulacan, Philippines — Residents and local officials yesterday commemorated the 171st birth anniversary of Marcelo H. del Pilar, the “Father of Philippine Journalism.”

As a precautionary measure against the COVID pandemic, a simple wreath-laying ceremony was held at the shrine of Del Pilar in Barangay San Nicolas.

The event was led by Gov. Daniel Fernando and attended by Bulacan officials and local journalists.

Fernando urged the people of Bulacan to bear in mind the significance of Aug. 30 of every year in their history.

The Bulacan State University recently included the life and writings of Del Pilar, also known a Plaridel, in the subjects of students taking up journalism courses.