LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- The province of Pangasinan will observe the 73rd anniversary of the Lingayen Gulf Landing on January 9.
Orpheus Velasco, provincial information officer, said the observance will coincide with the 11th Pangasinan Veterans’ Day commemoration at the Veterans Memorial Park in Lingayen.
The twin events are expected to be participated in by a few remaining veterans of World War II from Pangasinan who helped clear the province’s beaches 73 years ago to pave the way for the safe landing of Allied troops led by General Douglas MacArthur.
The landing at dawn of January 9, 1945 led to the liberation of the whole of Luzon from the Japanese forces.
As an opening salvo on Tuesday, a thanksgiving mass will be celebrated by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Most Rev. Socrates Villegas, D.D. at 7:00 a.m.
Velasco said after the wreath-laying ceremony, program proper starts at 8:30 a.m.
Vice Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr. will deliver the welcome address while Gov. Amado Espino III will deliver a message and testimonial to the veterans as well as introduce the guest of honor and speaker, Pangasinan Second District Rep. Leopoldo Bataoil. (PNA)
