Villa de Bacolor. Gov. Lilia Pineda, Mayor Jomar Hizon and Vice Mayor Jun Canlas lead the unveiling of the marker of Spanish Governor-General Simon de Anda who established a new base in Bacolor town two days after Manila was captured by British soldiers in 1772.
With them are Board Members Monz, Laus, Trina Dizon and Ric Yabut and other town officials. Story on page 2.
Photo by Ric Gonzales
BACOLOR, Pampanga – The ambassador of Spain to the Philippines, Jorge Manuel Domecq, is set to visit the former capital of the country on October 29 as part of the 250th founding anniversary of the town.
This was announced during the anniversary event on Monday and the unveiling of the marker of the Governor-General Simon de Anda who established a new Spanish base here after British soldiers captured Manila in 1772.
Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda and Third District Board Members Monz Laus and Trina Dizon thanked Domecq for his decision to visit Bacolor before the series of event marking the anniversary of the town.
“Of course, it’s an honor to host the ambassador. It will help catch attention from other nations helping generate tourism and possible investments,” said Laus, who grew up in Barangay San Vicente, here.
For her part, Pineda said the ambassador’s visit “is most welcome and will add a sense of love of history to residents.”
Bacolor Mayor Jomar Hizon said they will present to Domecq “the past and present of Bacolor after the Spaniards left their town.”
“We will show them that our town is improving especially after the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo,” said Hizon.
