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104th Anniversary of Independence Day
celebrated at Embassy
Among the guests at the well-attended June 12 reception were Malaysian
High Commissioner, H.E. Dato Salim Bin Hashim and
Datin Aini Awazah Mohd Yusof, with
Ambassador Cesar B. Bautista and Mrs. Ma. Paz Bautista
The 104th anniversary of Philippine Independence
Day was celebrated at the Philippine Embassy on June 12 with a reception for the
diplomatic corps, officials of the British government, NGO representatives, and
leaders of the Filipino Community. Among those who attended the reception were
ambassadors and high commissioners of the ASEAN group in London, officials of
the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other British government agencies, and
members of the business community.
Ambassador and Mrs. Cesar B. Bautista and officers of the
Embassy welcomed the guests who were treated to Philippine dishes and a special
cultural presentation, with well-known theater actress and singer Monique Wilson
rendering Filipino songs, including "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan", the celebrated
lullaby composed by National Artist Lucio San Pedro.
Earlier in the day, Ambassador Bautista, together with the
officers and staff of the Embassy and members of their families, held a
flag-raising ceremony and renewed their pledge of allegiance (Panunumpa ng
Katapatan sa Watawat), after which they partook heartily of a traditional
Filipino breakfast, courtesy of Mrs. Ma. Paz Bautista.
Loline
Lualhati Reed, Shiela Francisco, Jamie Tapales Oakes, Monique Wilson, Maria
Gonzalez, Edna Aquino, Roxanne Abueva, Consul General Mario de Leon, and
Mrs. Eleanor de Leon
Commercial Attaché Vicente Casim, Isabel and Jose Maciccior
 Ladies
of the Philippine Embassy pose for a souvenir photo in front of the famous
Custodio mural of an idyllic Philippine countryside: (l-r) Ethel
Verano, Mila Bitancor, Flor de los Santos, Vangie Cayongcat, Janet Lati,
Florie Icasiano, and Marietta Martinez.
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