BACOLOD CITY — Residents of this city have placed yellow flowers, ribbons, candles, and balloons beneath a tarpaulin with the message “Salamat, PNoy!” in front of the University of St. La Salle (USLS) gate.
Brother Kenneth Martinez, USLS president, said Friday, July 9, that they put the tarpaulin up to thank former president Benigno Aquino III, who passed away on June 24, for his presidency and his contribution to education.
Martinez said the tarpaulin placed last week was the initiative of the university community and the De La Salle brothers.
He said flowers, ribbons, and candles, as well as yellow and black balloons, were offered.
Martinez said they put up the tarpaul…
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