6.14.2010

112th Philippine Independence Day - Surigao City

112th Philippine Independence Day
Surigao City
June 12, 2010

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Surigao City Mayor Alfonso Casurra (left) is shown here giving the certificates of appreciation to the representatives of LBC Express Company (in red shirt) and K3 Centerpoint Bookstore (in yellow) being the sponsors of the 1st Photo Contest dubbed as "Surigao's Legendary Treasure" in line with the 112th celebration of Philippine Independence Day. (Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Students from Caraga Regional Science High School are shown here on their dance presentation during the 112th celebration of Philippine Independence Day. (Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Surigao City government presented the eco-friendly Etrike to the people of Surigao during the 112th celebration of Philippine Independence Day in Surigao City. This battery operated tricycle was donated by the British embassy recently. (Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Shown here is the City Chorale Ensemble who led the singing of the "ISANG DUGO, ISANG LAHI, ISANG MUSIKA" ending the celebration of the 112th Philippine Independence Day.(Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Employees from TESDA-Surigao del Norte headed by its Administrative Officer Mrs. June B. Tanquieng (6th from left) joined the 112th celebration of Philippine Independence Day in Surigao City. (Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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City and Provincial Officials of Surigao pay respect to the flag during the flag raising ceremony at the city hall grounds, June 12, 2010. City employees planned a simple yet memorable commemoration of the 112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in the city. (Flor Pacleb/Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Speaking before hundreds of attendees at the city hall grounds during the 112th Philippine Independence Day Celebration, Surigao City Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra bids farewell to the Surigaonons and thanks them for their trust and confidence during his 11 years of challenging service in the city. (Flor Pacleb/Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Members of the Fruitful Harvest Mission Ministry based in Sulphur, Texas, USA gladly receive the certificate of recognition from Surigao City Mayor Alfonso Casurra for their outstanding community service and exemplary support to the city government and to the people of Surigao City. (Flor Pacleb/Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Teachers and staff of DepEd Surigao City headed by Schools Division Superintendent Teofila Cabatuan (in yellow) pose for posterity during the 112th celebration of Philippine Independence Day at the City Hall Compound in Surigao City. (Flor Pacleb/Susil Ragas, PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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Surigao del Norte Vice-Governor Noel Catre tells employees and guests during the 112th Independence Day Celebration, that true enough Filipinos are free from foreign domination but there is one freedom that everyone wants and everyone dreams to have, and that freedom according to him is to be free from the bondage of poverty. (Flor Pacleb/Fryan E. Abkilan, PIA-Surigao del Norte)