18 August 2009 125 views No Comment Email This Post

PHILIPPINES NEWS SERVICE – LAWMAKERS yesterday said no debates are needed to proclaim President Corazon Aquino a hero since she has conquered the hearts and minds of the people.

However, two congressmen believe that the House of Representatives need not interfere in the process of making the former leader a national hero since there is an appropriate agency tasked to handle the issue.

Parañaque Rep. Roilo Golez and Quezon City Rep. Matias Defensor said a legislative measure is not needed in extolling somebody since this is the sole function of the National Historical Institute.

“Para sa akin dapat ang mga congressmen o politiko ay hindi na makialam sa issue kung sino ang gagawing national hero. We should avoid politicizing the issue,” Golez said.

Defensor agreed that Congress’ imprimatur is not needed because Filipinos should recognize in their minds and hearts the great contributions of President Aquino.

“Hindi na kailangan ang debate diyan dahil ang pagiging bayani ay nasa puso at isip ng mga Filipino. A hero is a hero. No doubt, President Aquino is a hero,” Defensor said.

The two lawmakers agreed President Aquino deserve to be included in the list of the country’s great heroes.

At least two separate measures were filed at the House of Representative which seeks to recognize the valuable contribution of Aquino by declaring her a national hero.

Both Joint Resolution 41 and 42 were passed on second reading last week. These were proposed by Agusan del Sur Rep. Rodolfo Plaza and Camarines Norte Rep. Liwayway Vinzons-Chato respectively.

Sen. Pia Cayetano said it’s time for the country to have a modern-day hero, adding that efforts to proclaim the late president a hero are “well-grounded and well-deserved.”

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