Philippine Flag Hoisted at Ottawa City Hall
15 June 2017 OTTAWA — Filipinos in Ottawa gathered at the Ottawa City Hall parade ground today to celebrate the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. In a simple ceremony, the Philippine flag was hoisted as the audience sang the Philippine national anthem followed by the Canadian national anthem.
Representing the Mayor of the City of Ottawa, His Worship Jim Watson, Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor, together with distinguished Members of the Canadian Parliament Hon. Peter Fonseca, Hon. Larry Maguire and Hon. Gary Anandasangree, welcomed Philippine Embassy officials headed by Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia and members of the Filipino community in Ottawa.
Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia recalled the bravery of the Filipino forefathers and the sacrifices they made in the pursuit of freedom and independence. She noted that the ceremony honors those who fought and fell in the battlefield as well as those who tirelessly worked over the years to build the Philippines’ democratic institutions, expand the economy, and raise the Philippines as a worthy member of the international community.
The Ambassador also highlighted the significance of having this flag-raising ceremony in Canada, which is home to more than 700,000 Filipinos. She underscored the robust friendship and the vibrant Philippine-Canada relations manifested in the areas of political, economic, socio-cultural relations, and people-to-people exchanges.
For more information, visit www.ottawape.dfa.gov.ph / www.philembassy.ca or https://www.facebook.com/philippineembassy.ottawa/?ref=br_rs. END