DOHA 12 June 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar began its commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence on 12 June 2024 with simple flag-raising rites at the new chancery.

The ceremony was followed by the viewing and reading of the Independence Day messages of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary of Migrant Workers Hans Cacdac, OWWA Administrator Arnaldo Ignacio, and Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono.

“Today, we recall the heroism of our forebears,” Ambassador Pono said. “Because to remember is to honor their legacy. To remember is to relish in the pride and glory of a nation of brave people.”

The ceremony ended with an “almusal ng bayan” participated in by personnel of the Embassy, Migrant Workers Office-Qatar, OWWA, SSS, and Pag-IBIG, as well as members of the Filipino expatriate community.

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