Polytechnic University of the Philippines

PUP and NHC celebrate 149th Birth Anniversary of Apolinario Mabini: President De Guzman calls on students and youth to emulate the "Sublime Paralytic"

, Media Release, Communication Management Office

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) President Dr. Emanuel C. De Guzman reiterated today that the present generation of youth and students must emulate the patriotism, selflessness and heroism that Apolinario Mabini had displayed until his death.

“As we celebrate the 149th Birth Anniversary of the Great Apolinario Mabini, it is a duty of every Filipino, especially the youth and students to imitate the selfless service and sacrifices that he had done for our country. Next to Andres Bonifacio, he was consistent in his conviction for revolutionary struggle and freedom from colonial rule and against injustices and economic and political subjugation,” President De Guzman said.

President De Guzman also registered that it is an honor for the University to be part of the 149^th Birth Anniversary celebration of the great hero and the unveiling of the Apolinario Mabini Museum inside the main campus of PUP. The Apolinario Mabini Shrine is also located in the Sta. Mesa campus of the University.

The president of the largest state university in the country also said that PUP will be active in the series of activities for the country’s celebration of the 150^th Birth Anniversary of the first prime minister of the country and most popularly known as the the “Sublime Paralytic”.

“Our main campus was named after this great hero of our land and it is only expected that PUP must be one of the prime movers not only to actively celebrate his 150^th Birth Anniversary next year but also to call for the emulation of his great contributions to our country. We must persevere so that his sacrifices and also of other heroes must not be put in vain and forgotten by the next generations to come,” President De Guzman said

PUP together with the National Historical Commission (NHC) held a program today at the Nemesio Prudente Freedom Park, PUP main campus to commemorate the 149^th Birth Anniversary of the “Brains of the Philippine Revolution”.

Invited speakers who graced the historical event are Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, NHC chairperson Dra. Maria Serena L. Diokno and other distinguished guests.