The brouhaha concerning rapper Ez Mil's nondescript novelty number "Panalo," continues with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHC) now joining in on the ruckus.
It recently released a statement about a part of the song's lyrics, which twisted Lapu Lapu's story.
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Published February 11, 2021, 12:33 PM
ILOILO CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to stop the construction of a façade at the premises of a heritage church in Anini-y, Antique.
Construction of a separate structure is seen outside the Anini-y Church in Antique province. (Marie Joy Rosal/ MANILA BULLETIN)
Dr. Rene Escalante, chairman of the NHCP, has issued a cease-and-desist order to the DPWH Antique District Engineering Office to stop any activities at the premises of the Anini-y Church.
“This is desecrating the spacious and magnificent façade of the church,” Escalante told Engr. Joselito Antonio of DPWH-Antique in a Feb. 9, 2021 letter.
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Feb. 10, NHCP Chairperson Rene R. Escalante emphasized that Lapu-Lapu, who was considered as the first Filipino hero, was not killed in the Battle of Mactan.
“Lapu-Lapu was definitely not killed in the Battle of Mactan. The battle was a victory of our ancestors led by him,” Escalante said.
The NHCP head released the statement in time with the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan this year, which he said should be a reminder on “how the founders and heroes of the Filipino nation reckoned to Lapu-Lapu and Mactan as sources of pride and dignity.”
Limasawa, an island whose historical significance dates back five centuries, has entered the age of high-speed internet with the recent launch of Smart Communications, Inc.’s LTE network there. This comes months ahead of the start of the yearlong celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Christianization of the Philippines.
Located off the tip of Southern Leyte province, Limasawa plays a central role in the celebration: it Is the site of the first Catholic Mass said in the country on Easter Sunday in 1521. The moment will be among the events to be commemorated during the quincentennial anniversary celebration.
“Smart LTE will be of great help with our virtual activities and other strategies to promote the island,” said Mayor Melchor Petracorta. “Connectivity is crucial to increasing people’s awareness…Overall, it will contribute to the island’s economic development,” he said.
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