Published January 9, 2021, 3:09 PM
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar asked the public to take pride in being a Filipino as he enjoined them to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andanar made the statement as the government steps up its preparations for the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Philippines’ role in the first circumnavigation of the world and the victory of Lapu-Lapu in the Battle of Mactan in 1521.
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (PCOO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
In his radio program over State-run Radyo Pilipinas, Andanar said celebrating the country’s national quincentennial despite the health crisis is important as it reminds the world about Filipinos and the Philippines.