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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY JOINS THE FILIPINO NATION IN COMMEMORATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE AND NATIONHOOD


The Embassy of the Philippines in Seoul joined Filipinos around the world in commemorating the 125th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence and Nationhood with a Flag-Raising Ceremony held at the Embassy grounds on 12 June 2023.

Ambassador Theresa Dizon-de Vega led the rest of the Philippine Embassy personnel and representatives of attached services during this solemn occasion. Representative Marissa "Del Mar" Magsino of the OFW Party List, who was in Korea on official mission, joined the activity and delivered a special message. Officials from the Embassy and attached services read the Independence Day messages of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Tourism, Migrant Workers, Trade and Industry, National Defense, and Foreign Affairs. The Independence Day message of His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was read by Ambassador Dizon-de Vega.

The ceremony was streamed live to the Filipino Community in Korea via the Embassy's official facebook account.

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