PH Embassy in Cairo Celebrates 125th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence
Officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy in Cairo. (Cairo PE photo)
CAIRO 16 June 2023 — The Philippine Embassy in Cairo celebrated the 125th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on 12 June 2023..
In the morning, 30 members of the Filipino community in Cairo joined the flag ceremony at the Consular Section of the Chancery. Independence Day messages of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and of Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo were delivered. In his welcome remarks, Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Ezzedin H. Tago reminded guests to honor the sacrifices of heroes who fought for the country’s freedom.
After the ceremonies, guests partook in a breakfast featuring Filipino dishes like beef tapa, chicken tocino, and other rice cake delicacies. Attendees were encouraged to wear Filipiniana attire, and the best-dressed individuals were given special awards.
In the evening at the Cairo Marriott Hotel, members of the diplomatic community, media personalities, international organizations and guests attended the Philippine National Day reception.
Ambassador Tago’s welcome remarks conveyed importance of exploring opportunities between the Philippines and Egypt, promoting trade and tourism, and remembering the historic events 125 years ago.
Guest of Honor and representative of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Hazem El-Tahry, Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, conveyed his congratulations and reiterated the importance to foster strong people-to-people ties and enhance political and economic relations between the two countries.
During the reception, videos highlighting Philippine tourist sites were played. A halo-halo dessert station was a main feature in the dinner buffet.
The two Philippine Independence Day events were held under the theme “Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.” END
Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Ezzedin H. Tago with Guest of Honor Ambassador Hazem El-Tahry. (Cairo PE photo)
Ambassador Tago delivers his welcome remarks during the Philippine National Day reception. (Cairo PE photo)
Guests during the National Day reception. (Cairo PE photo)
Left photo: Amb. Ezzedin Tago delivers his welcome remarks after the flag ceremony. Right photo: Embassy officials and members of the Filipino community recite the Panunumpa ng Katapatan. (Cairo PE photo)
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