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DHAKA PE CELEBRATES EDSA DAY WITH FILCOM

Text Box: Ambassador Tacorda-Rabago reads the statement, “Reaffirming the Vision:  A Community at Peace, A Nation in Progress,” by A.R. Magno, Edsa People Power Commissioner

26 February 2008 – The Philippine Embassy in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, led by Ambassador Zenaida Tacorda-Rabago, celebrated the anniversary of EDSA Day on 25 February with memorable celebrations. 

 

An early morning mass at 7:30 a.m. started the day, where the priest celebrant congratulated the nation of the Philippines on the momentous occasion.  The mass was followed by a flag-raising ceremony.  A Filipino singer among the FilCom, Ramon Billanes, led the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.  Finance Officer Max Ortiz led the Panunumpa sa Watawat. 

 

The flag-raising ceremony was followed by a Pinoy salo-salo breakfast hosted by the embassy.  Pinoy food like goto and pansit were served.  Ambassador Tacorda-Rabago expressed appreciation that even if it was a working day many Filipinos came for the event, after which she read the statement by Commissioner Alex R. Magno of the EDSA Commission.  END

 

 

  

 

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