PH Embassy in Brunei Holds Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio leads the Flag Raising Ceremony in commemoration of the 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and the 2022 National Flag Day. (Brunei PE photo)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 18 June 2022 – The Philippine Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan held a Flag Raising Wreath Laying Ceremony and Reception at embassy grounds of the Diplomatic Enclave in a triple celebration to commemorate the 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, National Flag Day and the 161st Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal.
Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio led the singing of the Lupang Hinirang and the reciting of the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat by all the Embassy personnel and their families who were all clad in traditional Filipiniana attire and waived Philippine flags. A wreath was also laid by Ambassador Tirol-Ignacio at the bust of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal located within the embassy grounds.
“Our triple celebration remembers with deep gratitude the first time we declared ourselves a free and sovereign nation, the first time our flag was raised in victory, and the birth of a great man whose life brought forth a nation,” Ambassador Tirol-Ignacio said in her remarks.
All the attendees gathered for a Filipino breakfast where the Philippine Independence Day Message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was read by Roxanne Eunisse R. Espiritu, a young second-generation Filipino who grew up and is currently studying in Brunei Darussalam.
At the reception, Ambassador Tirol-Ignacio honored 20 local hires and service providers of the Embassy for their years of service. The inaugural awarding ceremony saw the giving of certificates of appreciation and tokens to honor their loyalty and dedication.
Special recognition was given to Mr. Hermosillo T. Inoferio who has been with the Embassy since 1991. Also given special mention were Ms. Maria Venus R. Espiritu and Mr. Hataman N. Paraman who have served the Embassy for 23 and eight years, respectively.
Ambassador Tirol-Ignacio expressed her gratitude and appreciation to the honorees for “their contribution, without whose vital support it would have been extremely difficult for the Philippine Embassy to achieve its many accomplishments.”
The Flag Raising Wreath Laying Ceremony is one of three commemorations organized by the Philippine Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan in celebration of the 124th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.
On 07 June 2022, a successful Diplomatic Reception was held at the Royal Berkshire Hall of the Royal Brunei Polo and Riding Club and was attended by the diplomatic corps, high-level government officials, and members of the private and business sector of Brunei. On 25 June 2022, a reception will be organized for the Filipino community in Brunei at the Philippine Embassy’s newly constructed Consular Annex Building. END
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