Bohol Seventh District Rep. Wally Magwa Mabuti proposed House Bill 7248 or the “Philippine National Personalities Act of 2014” to provide a basis for the declaration and recognition of the country’s national personalities. Mabuti said the State has a declared policy “to inculcate fanaticism, nationalism and appreciation of the role of personalities and icons in the historical development of the country.” Under the proposed law, the following will be declared or re-declared as officially ‘national: National Ultimate Heartthrob – Piolo Pascual National Fist (Pambansang Kamao) – Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao National Star For All Seasons – Vilma Santos – Recto National Bookstore – National Bookstore National Fish for the Picky Eater – Boneless Bangus National Fans Club of National Ultimate Heartthrob – Forever Fans of Piolo Pascual Los Baños Chapter National Scapegoat – Gloria Macapagal Arroyo*(Effective until May 2016 only) National Barbecue Chicken (Pambansang Litson Manok) – Andok’s National Superstar – Nora Aunor National No. 1 FM Station in Metro Manila – All Of Them National Superhero – Darna National Living Legend – Robert Jaworski National Lechon (Pambansang Lechon)- ElarZ National Mermaid – Dyesebel National “Extreme” Food – Balut National Dip for National Fruit – Bagoong National ‘Wrong Title’ for National Anthem – Bayang Magiliw National Bread – Pandesal National Getaway Vehicle – Wheelchair National University – National University National Sauce (Sarsa ng Bayan)- Mang Tomas – Sarsa ng Bayan Is he serious or what!?
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:44:13 +0000