Revolution Veterans Slam New Philippine Banknotes for Missing Rizal Quote

Veterans of Philippine Revolution Slam New Banknotes for Omitting Rizal Quote

Manila, Philippines – A group of veterans who played a pivotal role in the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution is criticizing the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for removing a powerful quote by national hero Jose Rizal from the redesigned philippine peso banknotes.

The August Twenty One Movement (ATOM), named after the date the revolution culminated, issued a statement on Friday condemning the BSP’s decision.

The group took issue wiht the omission of Rizal’s stirring words: “I die without seeing the dawn brighten over my native land. You who have it to see, welcome it — and forget not those who have fallen during the night!”

ATOM emphasized the quote’s deep meaning for Filipinos, highlighting its message of sacrifice and the enduring hope for a brighter future.

“The BSP’s decision to remove this powerful message from our currency is a disservice to the memory of Rizal and to the spirit of the Filipino people,” the group declared.

The redesigned banknotes, made of polymer instead of paper, were unveiled earlier this year. While the BSP has touted the new currency’s durability and security features, ATOM argues that the removal of Rizal’s quote diminishes its cultural and historical value.

Rizal QuoteS Removal From Banknotes Draws Fire From Revolution Veterans

Manila, Philippines – The removal of a powerful quote by national hero Jose Rizal from the redesigned Philippine Peso banknotes has sparked controversy. The August twenty One Movement (ATOM), a group of veterans who played a pivotal role in the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, publicly condemned the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the decision.

ATOM’s statement on Friday highlighted the deep meaning of Rizal’s words: “I die without seeing the dawn brighten over my native land. You who have it to see, welcome it — and forget not those who have fallen during the night!” for Filipinos. The group emphasized the quote’s message of sacrifice and enduring hope, calling the BSP’s decision a “disservice to the memory of Rizal and to the spirit of the Filipino people.”

The redesigned polymer banknotes, unveiled earlier this year, have been praised by the BSP for thier durability and enhanced security features. However, ATOM argues that the omission of Rizal’s quote diminishes the cultural and historical value of the currency.