It is a special non-working holiday for Bulakenyos as the province commemorates the 87th birthday of the late Gat. Blas Ople.
However, four out of five are still unaware of who Blas Ople is, according to a survey.
Luigi Pagi, 14 year-old high school student from a private school, said that despite knowing that today is indeed Ople Day, he still does not know who Ople really is.
"Familiar ang name niya, pero 'di ko siya talaga kilala in detail," said Pagi. "Hindi ko naman kasi siya masyadong nakikita sa mga libro kaya ganun."
However, four out of five are still unaware of who Blas Ople is, according to a survey.
Luigi Pagi, 14 year-old high school student from a private school, said that despite knowing that today is indeed Ople Day, he still does not know who Ople really is.
"Familiar ang name niya, pero 'di ko siya talaga kilala in detail," said Pagi. "Hindi ko naman kasi siya masyadong nakikita sa mga libro kaya ganun."