Why I Do Not Like Politicians Marching During the Panagbenga Parades
February 16, 2009 by lisa
Filed under panagbenga
Mr Anthony de Leon, chairman of the Baguio Flower Festival going on this month in the City of Pines, issued a statement to the press recently that the Baguio folk do not like politicians joining the Grand Parades of the Panagbenga, and I lauded him for this bold statement, for what would be considered by many as “bravery” (in the Philippine setting) for expressing the true sentiments of the people, risking the possible displeasure of the powers that be.
