PH Embassy Supports Filipino Community Contingent to 35th Brunei National Day
The Philippine contingent beaming with Filipino pride during the grand parade on the occasion of Brunei’s 35th National Day celebration. (Brunei PE photo)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 04 March 2019 – A contingent of more than 200 members of the Filipino Community joined the grand parade for the 35th Brunei National Day, held at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saiffuddien on 23 February 2019.
Graced by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and members of the Royal Family, the event gathered more than 25,000 participants coming from the military and police establishments, government ministries, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, community associations and expatriate groups, waving the Brunei flag as they marched pass the Royal Dais.
Vice Consul Jaybee B. Arguillas and Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Colonel Jose Ricky A. Laniog represented the Philippine Embassy in Brunei during the occasion, joining other members of the diplomatic corps seated at the VIP area to witness the grand parade.
The Embassy extended its full support and assistance to the Philippine contingent for their participation in this year’s Brunei National Day celebration, particularly during the group’s marching rehearsals held at the Embassy grounds and in the preparation of their costumes, as well as during the event through the provision of food and refreshments to the participants. END
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The Philippine contingent marches pass the Royal Dais. (Brunei PE photo)
Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jaybee B. Arguillas (front row, 4th from left), with other members of the Diplomatic Corps, witnesses the grand parade on the occasion of Brunei’s 35th National Day. (Brunei PE photo)
Philippine Embassy personnel and the Philippine contingent pose for a group photo prior to the grand parade for Brunei’s 35th National Day. (Brunei PE photo)
Philippine Embassy personnel distribute food and refreshments to members of the Philippine contingent following the grand parade. (Brunei PE photo)