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Angeles City observes National Flag Day
- Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=890159
- Monday, May 30, 2016
- (PNA), BNB/ZST/MDDR/PS
ANGELES CITY, May 30 (PNA) -- City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan led local officials and government employees here in paying homage to the Philippine Flag during the city’s observance of the National Flag Day held on Monday at the city hall grounds.
Spearheaded by the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO), the observance is a kick-off activity to the celebration of the 118th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.
"In big or small ways, we should always give respect and importance to our flag for it represents our country and our identity as Filipinos," Dr. Richard Daenos, Angeles City tourism officer, said.
"This is also an opportunity for us to show how proud we are as citizens of this country. We encourage the Angeleños especially business establishments and the households to display the Philippine Flag from May 28 to June 12,” Daenos said.
Performers from the Sinukwan Kapampangan also offered a tribute to the Philippine Flag in form of a dance number which added solemnity to the event.
"We will be forever grateful to our forefathers who have fought for the country’s independence and sovereignity. We are now reaping what they sow. The only task left for us now is to sustain it and fight for it," Pamintuan said.
"The local government sees to it that the annual observance is being celebrated. It’s a meaningful way to express our solidarity and pride as Filipinos,” the mayor added.
The Philippine Flag was conceptualized by the first President of the Republic of the Philippines, General Emilio Aguinaldo, and was first unfurled during the proclamation of Independence in June 12, 1898 in Kawit Cavite, which was sewn by Marcela Agoncillo and her two daughters.
On May 24, 1994, President Fidel V. Ramos issued Executive Order no. 179 stretching the National Flag Day into an extended period fromMay 28 to June 12, which culminates in the celebration of Independence Day.