PH Embassy in Manama Celebrates 121^st Anniversary of Philippine Independence

 The Philippine Embassy in Manama, led by Ambassor to Bahrain Alfonso A. Ver, is joined by the Filipino community in commemorating the 121^st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with a flag-raising ceremony with the theme “Kalayaan 2019: Tapang ng Bayan, Malasakit sa Mamayan” (Independence 2019: “Courage of the nation, Compassion for the People”) at the Embassy grounds on 12 June 2019. (Manama PE photo)

Ambassador to Bahrain Alfonso A. Ver reads the Independence Day message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Ambassador Ver also delivered his message to the Filipino community, encouraging members of the community to work together for the upliftment and advancement of Filipinos in Bahrain. (Manama PE photo)

 Maria Elisha Esmeralda singing “itadyak” and the young members of the Philippine School Chorale group singing the Visayan folk song “Rosas Pandan” during the celebration. (Manama PE photo)

The Philippine Embassy’s in Manama also opened its Sentro Rizal during the commemoration of the 121^st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. In this photo Ambassador to Bahrain Alfonso A. Ver (center) together with Madame Caroline Belinda C. Ver, 2^nd from left, Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes (2^nd from right), Vice Consul Joaquin Ricardo R. Aragon (rightmost), and Cultural officer Josephine Tabangin (leftmost) during the ribbon cutting. (Manama PE photo)

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