'Ka Blas' honored on his 93rd birth anniversary
Published Feb 3, 2020 12:00 am
By Freddie Velez
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – "I encourage all of you here, most especially the youth, to remain honest and serve righteousness to our country like Gat Blas Ople, so that he may serve as our inspiration to face the challenges of our country and support the future of the Filipino people."
PRESENCE APPRECIATED -- Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando hands over the token of appreciation to Philippine Veterans Affairs Office Undersecretary Ernesto Carolina for sparing his time to participate as the guest speaker during the celebration of the 93rd Birth Anniversary of Blas F. Ople held in front of the Gat Blas F. Ople Sentro ng Kabataan, Kaalaman at Hanapbuhay Building, City of Malolos, Bulacan, yesterday morning. (Freddie Velez / MANILA BULLETIN)
This was the message of Undersecretary Ernesto Carolina of Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) before thousands of Bulakenyos as the guest of honor and speaker in honoring the life and contributions of the late former senator and journalist Blas F. Ople on the occasion of his 93rd birth anniversary Monday.
"Sa paglilingkod sa bawa't Pilipino, sa digmaan man o sa pagtataguyod ng buhay manggagawa, doon nag-ugat sa kanyang mithiin na matulungan ang kanyang kababayan kaya sa taong 1983 ay nagawaran si Gat Blas F. Ople ng gold medal of appreciation dahil sa kanyang malaking kontribusyon sa antas ng social justice sa loob at labas man ng bansa," Carolina said in his speech delivered at the Gat Blas F. Ople Building.
Carolina also reminded Bulakenyos that the story of Philippine heroes or veterans should not be forgotten, and that tributes should always be accorded them.
"Naway maging gabay natin sa ating paglilingkod sa bayan ang kuwento ng ating mga bayani at ni Gat Blas Ople, ating isapuso na ang serbisyong bayan at ang kolektibong pagsisikap natin ay mayroong malaking tulong sa pagbubuklod at pagsulong ng ating bansa," he added.
With the theme “Pagtugon sa Tawag ng Tungkulin Tungo sa Dakilang Mithiin”, Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Carolina, with representatives of Vice Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado and other Bulacan local officials, led the wreath-laying before the bust of Ople, who is considered the Father of Overseas Employment. Also present were members of the Ople family.
During the simple but meaningful program prepared by the Provincial History, Arts, Culture and Tourism Office, Board Member Felix V. Ople gave the family’s message.
In his speech, Fernando described "Ka Blas" as the epitome of a committed public servant that should be an inspiration to all Bulakenyos.
“Si Ka Blas ay isang lingkod bayan na nagpamalas ng dekalidad na serbisyo publiko. Bilang isang taal na Bulakenyo, tunay na walang katumbas na karangalan ang kanyang naiambag sa ating lalawigan. Marapat lamang na tularan natin ang kanyang mga gawa at gawing inspirasyon para sa pagpapabuti ng sarili, kapwa, at bayan”, Fernando said.
Ka Blas was also considered as one of the youngest columnists during the golden era of journalism and was also elected president of the 60th general assembly of the International Labor Organization (ILO) wherein he was known to be the only Filipino to have held that post.
After the program, the Coalescence Art Exhibit was held at the Guillermo E. Tolentino Exhibit Hall in line with the celebration of 2020 National Arts Month.
PRESENCE APPRECIATED -- Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando hands over the token of appreciation to Philippine Veterans Affairs Office Undersecretary Ernesto Carolina for sparing his time to participate as the guest speaker during the celebration of the 93rd Birth Anniversary of Blas F. Ople held in front of the Gat Blas F. Ople Sentro ng Kabataan, Kaalaman at Hanapbuhay Building, City of Malolos, Bulacan, yesterday morning. (Freddie Velez / MANILA BULLETIN)
This was the message of Undersecretary Ernesto Carolina of Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) before thousands of Bulakenyos as the guest of honor and speaker in honoring the life and contributions of the late former senator and journalist Blas F. Ople on the occasion of his 93rd birth anniversary Monday.
"Sa paglilingkod sa bawa't Pilipino, sa digmaan man o sa pagtataguyod ng buhay manggagawa, doon nag-ugat sa kanyang mithiin na matulungan ang kanyang kababayan kaya sa taong 1983 ay nagawaran si Gat Blas F. Ople ng gold medal of appreciation dahil sa kanyang malaking kontribusyon sa antas ng social justice sa loob at labas man ng bansa," Carolina said in his speech delivered at the Gat Blas F. Ople Building.
Carolina also reminded Bulakenyos that the story of Philippine heroes or veterans should not be forgotten, and that tributes should always be accorded them.
"Naway maging gabay natin sa ating paglilingkod sa bayan ang kuwento ng ating mga bayani at ni Gat Blas Ople, ating isapuso na ang serbisyong bayan at ang kolektibong pagsisikap natin ay mayroong malaking tulong sa pagbubuklod at pagsulong ng ating bansa," he added.
With the theme “Pagtugon sa Tawag ng Tungkulin Tungo sa Dakilang Mithiin”, Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Carolina, with representatives of Vice Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado and other Bulacan local officials, led the wreath-laying before the bust of Ople, who is considered the Father of Overseas Employment. Also present were members of the Ople family.
During the simple but meaningful program prepared by the Provincial History, Arts, Culture and Tourism Office, Board Member Felix V. Ople gave the family’s message.
In his speech, Fernando described "Ka Blas" as the epitome of a committed public servant that should be an inspiration to all Bulakenyos.
“Si Ka Blas ay isang lingkod bayan na nagpamalas ng dekalidad na serbisyo publiko. Bilang isang taal na Bulakenyo, tunay na walang katumbas na karangalan ang kanyang naiambag sa ating lalawigan. Marapat lamang na tularan natin ang kanyang mga gawa at gawing inspirasyon para sa pagpapabuti ng sarili, kapwa, at bayan”, Fernando said.
Ka Blas was also considered as one of the youngest columnists during the golden era of journalism and was also elected president of the 60th general assembly of the International Labor Organization (ILO) wherein he was known to be the only Filipino to have held that post.
After the program, the Coalescence Art Exhibit was held at the Guillermo E. Tolentino Exhibit Hall in line with the celebration of 2020 National Arts Month.