WELLNESS IN EDUCATION: Cebu leaders recall heroes of revolution. Public high school students performed a seven-minute play on the Filipinos’ struggle against the Spanish colonial rule. Local government officials in Cebu led the celebration of the 116th Independence Day by raising the Philippine flag and laying wreaths at the monuments of heroes. Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide urged Cebuanos to remember those who gave their lives for the country’s freedom. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama used the occasion to talk about other forms of bondage: indifference and corruption. He then led other officials in releasing doves and butterflies to symbolize independence. Before holding a short program at the Rizal-Bonifacio stage across the City Hall, City employees and officials in Mandaue heard mass at the St. Joseph National Shrine. Officials and employees of 27 barangays also participated in the celebration.| Sun.Star.

Cebu leaders recall heroes of revolution | Sun.Star: "During his speech, Davide said his administration recognizes the importance of protecting civil liberties, citing Capitol’s openness to the media and the public.

“It is our duty and obligation to preserve this freedom,” he said.

Newly installed Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 Director Prudencio Bañas and Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) Director Noel Gillamac joined the Capitol’s celebration of Independence Day.

At Cebu City Hall, Rama urged local government officials and employees to help in the fight against corruption.

“We should be emancipated from the bondage of arrogance of corruption,” he said in his speech. He said that it is time for Cebuanos to stop being indifferent and help fight corruption."



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