PH Embassy Commemorates 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with Filipino Community

AMMAN 24 June 2024 - In the first of two major activities on the commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence and Nationhood, His Excellency Wilfredo C. Santos led a flag-raising ceremony of the Philippine Embassy in Jordan with the Filipino community on 07 June 2024 at the chancery grounds.

During the program, Ambassador Santos highlighted the Filipino community's resilience in his welcoming speech, acknowledging their strength while being separated from their families. “Tayo po sa ngayon ay naninirahan sa ibang bansa at malayo sa ating mga mahal sa buhay. Ngunit nanatili sa ating mga puso at isipan ang kalayaan na patuloy natin silang mahalin, alalahanin at bigyan sila ng magandang buhay sa pamamagitan ng ating pagtitiis, at pagsusumikap. Ang kalayaan na tinatamasa natin ay inaalay nyo sa mga mahal nyo sa buhay”, Ambassador Santos said.

Ambassador Wilfredo Santos then delivered the Independence Day message of Secretary Enrique A. Manalo of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), while Labor Attaché Armi Evangel Peña delivered the Independence Day message of Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

Also included in the program was the awarding of Certificates of Participation to the Kulinarya partners in recognition of their active participation in the Filipino Food Bazaar of the Embassy held in May.

The event was a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture, bringing and uniting the community together in a shared moment of pride and reflection, and in celebration and remembrance of the Filipino people's rich history and contributions to the global community.

It was attended by more than a hundred guests, including Embassy personnel and dependents, Filipino community leaders and key members. The event concluded with a traditional Filipino breakfast of arroz caldo, lumpiang gulay, tofu, and ensaymada. END

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