New York PHL Consulate General Supports PHL Independence Day Ceremony in Union, New Jersey

29 June 2017 NEW YORK — The 119^th Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day was celebrated with a flag-raising ceremony at Union, New Jersey Municipal Hall attended by Deputy Consul General to New York Felipe F. Cariño III (5^th from left) and President of the Bayanihan Club of Union Mr. Isagani Puertollano (3^rd from left) on June 18. They were joined by Union Township Mayor Suzette Cavadas (4^th from right), Deputy Mayor Joseph Florio (4^th from left), and Bayanihan Club members. Mayor Cavadas and Deputy Mayor Florio presented a proclamation from the Union Township Council recognizing June 18, 2017 as Philippine Independence Day celebration in the township, acknowledging the contribution of the Bayanihan Club of Union to American-Filipino ties.

Members of Bayanihan Club of Union led by Mr. Isagani Puertollano and Ms. Tet Abrigo-Palencia, and Deputy Consul General Cariño are presented with a proclamation by Mayor Cavadas and Deputy Mayor Florio at the Union Municipal hall grounds. (photo courtesy of Ms. Tet Abrigo-Palencia and Mr. Isagani Puertollano)