DID YOU KNOW? | Ka-Jovito Salonga Day

June 22, 2024

DID YOU KNOW THAT June 22 has been declared by the City Government of Pasig as "Ka-Jovito Salonga Day," to honor his achievements?
Ordinance No. 107, s. 2023 was passed to honor former Senate President Jovito Salonga, known as the "Nation's Fiscalizer" and one of the most renowned public servants who was born and raised in Barangay San Miguel, Pasig City.
He authored significant legislation including the State Scholarship Law, the Disclosure of Interest Act, the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, and the Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder.