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Ninoy Aquino Day August 23 illegal – Lagman
By Nidz Godino
“No holiday economics or domestic tourism boost can hold candle to Ninoy’s heroism,” Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said opposition member of House of Representatives questioned motives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in moving celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, saying this is violation of law.
Lagman said Aquino’s death must be commemorated on the day he was assassinated on Aug. 21, 1983, during regime of Marcos’ father and namesake, former president Ferdinand Marcos.
Lawmaker cited Republic Act 9492 or “An Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays,” which sets Ninoy Aquino Day on Monday nearest Aug. 21, falls on Aug. 19 this year.
“In the event holiday falls on Wednesday, holiday will be observed on Monday of the week…if holiday falls on Sunday, holiday will be observed on the Monday,” law stated.
This is provided that for “movable holidays, the President shall issue proclamation at least six months prior to the holiday concerned, specific date that shall be declared as non-working day.”
“Change of date in Ninoy Aquino’s death celebration this year is obviously in violation of law as it should have been proclaimed by the President six months ago,” Lagman said.
Lawmaker underscored “ dates of national memorials must not be changed to dilute its significance and accommodate revisionism.”
“It is in the same manner that we cannot change dates of Christmas Day on Dec. 25, New Year’s Day on Jan. 1, culmination of four-day EDSA revolution on Feb. 25, Labor Day on May 1 and Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8,” he stressed.
Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) also criticized Marcos for moving commemoration of Aquino’s assassination.
“There is reason why we commemorate historical dates like Aug. 21, especially since it holds deep meaning in our struggle against dictatorship… seems having extended vacation is more important for Marcos than commemorating important event in the country’s history Bayan secretary general Renato Reyes said.
Earlier Malacañang announced the President moved date of celebrating Ninoy Aquino Day to allow for four-day weekend intended “to boost local tourism.”Aquino was assassinated at Manila airport tarmac after disembarking from plane from United States. Marcoses were widely suspected to be responsible for the murder
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