𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲:
𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐, 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟑

Today marks the anniversary of a somber event etched in the history of Bocaue, Bulacan. In 1993, during the annual river festival honoring St. John the Baptist, tragedy struck when an overloaded pagoda capsized, claiming the lives of approximately 300 devotees.

The incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance during communal celebrations.

As we remember this day, let us honor the memory of those who perished and strive for safer gatherings in the future.

(Marc Clarence Timbol)