Blas Ople Birth Anniversary is observed in the Philippine province of Bulacan every February 3. This special non-working holiday commemorates the birthday of Blas “Ka Blas” Ople, a notable Filipino journalist and politician born in 1927. Ople's contributions to the country include his roles as Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Foreign Affairs, as well as his involvement in the creation of the Labor Code of the Philippines. Celebrations typically include a wreath-laying ceremony at Ople's monument in Malolos City, along with ceremonial speeches and events that honor his legacy. His birthday was declared a public holiday in Bulacan to recognize his significant impact on labor and social justice issues in the Philippines.