Cardinal Sin's Birthday
Sept 26, 2007
President Arroyo declares August 31 a non working holiday in Aklan.
KALIBO, Aklan (Sept. 1, 2007) - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has declared August 31, the birth anniversary of the late Roman Catholic leader and Archbishop of Manila Jaime L. Cardinal Sin as a special non-working holiday in the province of Aklan.
Presidential Proclamation No. 1370 duly signed by Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita on August 29, 2007 lauded Cardinal Sin as a true-blooded Aklanon that contributed to the nation's political history and social transformation which left a lasting impact on the lives of the Filipino people.
"It is fitting and proper that the people of the Province of Aklan be given full opportunity to celebrate the occasion with appropriate ceremonies," Ermita stressed.
Last August 10, Aklan Gov. Carlito Marquez and Aklan solon asked President to declare every August 31 a non-working holiday in observance of the birth anniversary of Cardinal
“As a prime mover of the first EDSA Revolution and a highly respected religious leader whose ideals can be a continuing inspiration to our youth, President Arroyo is urged to declare August 31 a non-working holiday,” they said in their letter.
The unveiling of the 13.5 foot towering statue commissioned by Ambassador Antonio Cabangon Chua is part of the Aklanons and the Filipino’s commitment to perpetuate the legacy of the late Cardinal Sin.
The National Historical Institute (NHI) will unveil a marker as part of the installation rites in New Washington, this province, lead by NHI chairman Ambeth R. Ocampo following the blessing of Cardinal Sin's statue at the town's public plaza fronting the Roman Catholic Church.
Among the government officials to attend the unveiling of the towering statue are Senate President Manuel Villar Jr., House Speaker Jose de Venecia, Oriental Mindoro Rep. Rodolfo Valencia, Las Piñas Rep. Cynthia Villar, Social Welfare and Development secretary Esperanza Cabral, Labor Secretary Arturo Brion, Ambassador to Italy Henrietta de Villa, Roxas City mayor Vicente Bermejo, Postmaster General Hector Villanueva, NHI chairman Ocampo, Presidential Management Staff head Cerge Remonde, Environment and Natural Resources secretary Lito Atienza, Transportation and Communications secretary Leandro Mendoza, Cabinet secretary Ricardo Saludo and Manila mayor Alfredo Lim.
Cardinal Sin's Birthday