15 June 2007 — Philippine Ambassador to Greece Rigoberto D. Tiglao reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Embassy commemorated the 109th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence with a series of events leading to 12 June. Independence Day festivities in Athens began on Sunday, 10 June 2007, with the “Pista ng [...]
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As we commemorate our 109th Independence Day, let us remember the sacrifices of our heroes who gallantly gave their lives that we may have freedom and democracy.
We are now waging another war, a campaign against poverty and corruption in our country. Although you may be far from home, I know that you [...]
Today, the entire Filipino nation unites in remembrance and celebration of the Declaration of Philippine Independence 109 years ago.
In doing so, we pay tribute to our forefathers whose sacrifices earned for our motherland the distinct honor of being the first democratic republic in Asia.
As we commemorate our triumphs, we also acknowledge the historic thread linking [...]
