The city government of Victorias together with the City officials, employees, different government and non-government sectors and guests joined the entire country in celebrating the 113th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence at the City Public Plaza last June 12.
Vice Mayor Wantan Palanca, who gave a welcome message, raised the Philippine flag, the country’s symbol of freedom, along with PNP Chief Norberto Boston and company as everyone sang the national anthem with high spirits.
The City councilors, employees, Association of Barangay Captains, Barangay Council, Department of Education family, Knights of the Columbus, PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection, Victorias Venus Lions Club, Damas de la Caridad, Senior Citizens, NESCA – Victorias faculty & staff and students offered flowers at the foot of the flag pole as KQ 2011 Jemaimah Taladico sang “Ako ay Pilipino”.
Regional Director of the Department of Education – Region VI Dr. Mildred Garay has graced the celebration and shared an Independence Day message.
The program commenced with an inspiring message from Mayor Severo Palanca, saying that the Independence Day is a day that we should all value, as Filipinos.
“Kalayaan Paninidigan ng Bayan” is this year’s theme of the country’s Independence Day celebration, a significant day of the country’s liberation and is something that the City also pays importance to, as the people joined and spent their time, even though it’s a Sunday. by: Jemaimah Taladico
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