Filipino Community in Dili Marks Kalayaan 2017
Filipino community in Dili listens to message of President Rodrigo Duterte read by Consul Jason Anasarias
15 June 2017 DILI, TIMOR-LESTE — The celebration of the 119th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence in Dili was commenced by a flag-raising ceremony conducted at the Philippine Embassy chancery grounds at Barrio Farol.
Defence Attaché Col. Emilio Hulipas read Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano’s message for the occasion while First Secretary and Consul Jason Jovencio A. Anasarias imparted President Rodrigo Duterte’s message. “The Philippines is now leading the region in terms of economic growth and our President is recognized as one of the most dynamic leaders in the world,” Consul Jason Jovencio A. Anasarias said in his welcome remark. Expounding on the theme “Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balikatin,” Mr. Anasarias hailed the efforts of overseas Filipinos as integral to nation-building and urged the Filipino community to unite and to support the administration President in his endeavor to eradicate poverty and achieve peace in the Philippines. The ceremony was followed by a traditional Filipino salo-salo which was shared by the Filipino community. END
Consul Jason Anasarias delivers his message to the Filipinos in Dili
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