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BACOLOD CITY–The city government here, led by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, marked the National Flag Day through simultaneous flag-raising rites in five locations on Tuesday. Tributes for the Philippine flag were at Rizal Elementary School, Bacolod City Government Center, Bacolod Public Plaza, Andres Bonifacio Elementary School-I, and old Bacolod Airport.
At the Bacolod Public Plaza, Mansilingan village chief Franz Tiongko said the observance of the National Flag Day is a tribute to the nation’s heroes who sacrificed for a more prosperous and independent Philippines. “The Philippine flag also serves as a reminder of the incredible achievements that Filipino people can reach. Countless of our forebears gave their lives to ensure the security of our country from those who seek to exploit us.
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