Filipino Community in Canberra Commemorate Philippine Independence, Rizal’s Birth Anniversary at PH Embassy
Philippine Ambassador to Australia Hellen De La Vega led the Filipino community in Canberra in commemorating Philippine independence and the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal at the embassy grounds on 10 June 2023. (Canberra PE photo)
CANBERRA 19 June 2023 – Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega led the Filipino community in Canberra in commemorating the 125th anniversary of the declaration of the independence of the Philippines and the 162nd birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on 10 June 2023.
A flag-raising ceremony was held at the embassy grounds led by Philippine Military Academy cadets currently studying in Australia. This was followed by laying of wreaths and flowers at the bust of Jose Rizal in honor of the national hero’s birth anniversary on 19 June.
In the program held at the Official Residence of the Ambassador, the messages of the Ambassador, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and Secretary for Migrant Workers Maria Susana Ople were delivered. A video presentation on the official theme song of the multi-year commemoration of Philippine independence from 2023 to 2026 called
“Samot-Saring Iisa” was played during the event.
The celebration featured Filipino brunch arroz caldo (classic rice porridge with chiken), tokwa’t tokwa (fried tofu salad with fresh vegetables and soy-vinegar dressing) and tablea cupcake (chocolate cupcake with whipped tablea chocolate ganache) with kapeng barako and calamansi tea by Canberra-based Lolo and Lola. END
Philippine Military Academy cadets currently studying in Australia led the flag-raising ceremony in commemoration of Philippine independence on 10 June in Canberra. (Canberra PE photo)
The Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra with the support of the Knights of Rizal and Kababaihang Rizalista Inc Canberra chapter observed the 162nd birth anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. (Canberra PE photo)
Sir Norman Kalagayan, Chapter Head of the Knights of Rizal Canberra, and Lady Marlene Tucker, President of Kababaihang Rizalista Inc Canberra Chapter, delivered messages in honor of national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal at a ceremony on 10 June at the Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra. (Canberra PE photo)
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