Susan “Toots” Ople was my first “boss” after I left media in 1988 to join the staff of the late Senator Boy Herrera. She called me “Juey” and I called her “Tots.” That was how Senator Herrera called us. She was also my kumare. My phone directory lists her as “Tots…
The provincial government of Bulacan commemorated the 96th birth anniversary of Gat Blas F. Ople or Ka Blas, known as the “Father of Overseas Filipino Workers”, on Friday, Feb. 3.
Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople led the ev
BLAS OPLE MONUMENT. Feb. 3, 2023 was declared a special non-working day in the province of Bulacan in celebration of the 96th birth anniversary of Gat Blas F. Ople. With the theme, "Gat Blas F. Ople: Dakilang Bulakenyo, Bayani ng Manggagawang Pilipino," the provincial government has lined up several activities for the occasion. (File photo courtesy of the provincial government of Bulacan) CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan - Malacanang has declared Feb. 3 as a special non-working day in this province in celebration of the 96th birth anniversary of Gat Blas F. Ople, known as the "Father of Philippine Labor Code" and "Father of Overseas Filipino Workers." Proclamation No. 128 penned by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, states that "it is but fitting and proper that the people of Bulacan be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies." With the theme, "Gat Blas F. Ople: Dakilang Bulakenyo, Bayani ng M