From Nuffnang

Showing posts with label monuments. Show all posts
Showing posts with label monuments. Show all posts

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Bantayog ng Bayanihan at the Bulacan Provincial Capitol Plaza

Aside from the monument of Gregorio del Pilar at the plaza of the Provincial Capitol, another monument is the Bantayog ng Bayanihan (Monument of Communal Unity). Inaugurated on April 30, 2005, the Bantayog ng Bayanihan monument highlights the bayanihan spirit among Bulakenyos.

Bantayog ng Bayanihan, monuments, Bulacan Provincial Capitol, plaza

A plaque on the monument's base reads as follows:

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Monument of Gregorio del Pilar at the Bulacan Provincial Capitol


Located within the Bulacan Provincial Capitol plaza is a monument commemorating the heroism of Gregorio Del Pilar. Known as the "Boy General," Gregorio del Pilar (November 14, 1875 - December 2, 1899) led Philippine revolutionary forces at the fateful Battle of Tirad Pass during the Philippine-American War.

Bulacan Provincial Capitol, plaza, monuments, Gregorio Del Pilar