12 December 2016 —  The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu joined thousands of people including Pearl Harbor survivors  and their families, and  dignitaries in remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor  75 years ago.

The ceremonies were held at Kilo Pier, Pearl Harbor at the exact time that  bombs struck  Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.   Overlooking the venue of the ceremonies was  the  USS Arizona Memorial, the resting place of 1,102  sailors and marines  who  died  when USS Arizona sunk during the surprise  attack of the Japanese. 

Admiral Harry Harris Jr. Commander of the US Pacific Command was the keynote speaker and paid homage to the bravery of the sailors, airmen, marines, soldiers,  and civilians in defending Pearl Harbor  amidst death and destruction on December 7, 1941.

“Just prior to the attacks 75 years ago, - on a morning not unlike this one – people not unlike uswere waking up to enjoy another day in paradise… No one knew it would be the last moment of peace for almost four years,” Admiral Harris said.

The ceremony included the laying of a wreathe, a rifle salute, and the playing of taps. Governor and Mrs. David Ige, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Undersecretary of the US Navy, Dr. Janine Anne Davidson, Hawaii State legislators and members of Hawaii’s consular corps attended the ceremonies.

Philippine Consul General Gina Jamoralin attended the ceremonies  accompanied by  Vice-Consul Andrea Rea Q. Caymo. END