114th Philippine Independence Day Celebration held in Surigao City

On behalf of Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas, Vice Governor Arturo Carlos Egay, Jr. delivers his message emphasizing the significance, challenges and struggles to keep  the flame of democracy burning, during the 114^th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2012 held in Surigao City. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)    

Students from Surigao City National High School are shown here on their interpretative dance presentation during the 114^th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2012 held in Surigao City. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)    
  

City and provincial officials of Surigao del Norte join hands in singing “Ako ay Pilipino” during the 114^th Philippine Independence Day celebration at the Surigao City hall grounds.  (PIA-Surigao del Norte)    

        

114th Philippine Independence Day Celebration held in Agusan del Sur

Photo shows Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza (Center) with 2^nd district Cong. Evelyn Plaza-Mellana (left of Gov. Plaza), Mayor Salimar Mondejar, Pres. Mayors’ league of Agusan del Sur (left of Cong. Mellana), 401^st Commander Col. Romeo Gan (right side of Gov. Plaza), Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. (next to Col. Gan, right) and SP member Alfelito Bascug, President of the League of Sangguniang Bayan (extreme right) during the wreath laying ceremony in commemoration on the 114^th Philippine Independence Day celebration. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Agusan del Sur Gov. Plaza with Col. Romeo Gan, 401^st Infantry Brigade Commander hoisting the Philippine Flag together with Congresswoman Evelyn Mellana and other provincial officials, during today’s commemoration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day celebration held in Agusan del Sur. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Agusan del Sur Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. (extreme right) with Sangguniang Panlalawigan members hoisting the Provincial Flag, during today’s commemoration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day celebration held in Agusan del Sur. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza leads the release of the 114 balloons symbolizing the 114 years of Philippine Independence, held today, June 12, 2012 in Agusan del Sur. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

Agusan del Sur Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza leads the release of the doves symbolizing Philippine Freedom, during today’s commemoration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day celebration held in Agusan del Sur. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

114th Philippine Independence Day Celebration held in Butuan City

Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. emphasizes that Butuanons should fight the negative forces that keep on destroying the community, citing the negative effects of illegal logging activities, as well as graft and corruption, during today’s celebration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day held at the city hall grounds, Butuan City. (PIA-Caraga)

Agusan del Norte 1^st District Las Nieves-Butuan City Rep. Jose S. Aquino II through City Councilor Josephine Marticion-Salise points out that we must learn from the courage and gallantry of our ancestors so that we could be able to preserve the independence that our ancestors had been fighting some 114 years ago, during today’s celebration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day held at the city hall grounds, Butuan City. (PIA-Caraga)

During today's flag-raising in time with the 114th Philippine Independence Day celebration at the Butuan City Hall grounds, Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel Fortun emphasizes that the celebration should be a challenge to all of us... that we should operationalize everything that is put in plan in order for the country to move forward.  (PIA-Caraga)

Government employees, academe sector, officials of the local government of Butuan led by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr are shown here convening at the city hall grounds for a flag ceremony to commemorate this year's 114th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence. (PIA-Caraga)

Government officials led by Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. leads the releasing of balloons as sign of freedom from and good governance, during today’s celebration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day held at the city hall grounds, Butuan City. (PIA-Caraga)

Photo shows the government officials led by Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. with the Philippine National Police raising the flag while government employees and partner stakeholders are singing the Philippine National Anthem, during today’s celebration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day held at the city hall grounds, Butuan City. (PIA-Caraga)