City girds for 106 th Phil. Independence Day

This Southern metropolis will be commemorating the nation's 106th Independence Day on June 12th with a simple ceremony at downtown Plaza Libertad.

To make the celebration more meaningful, Mayor Jerry Treñas has urged owners of private and public agencies and business establishments city-wide in an executive fiat to display the Philippine flag in their respective edifices.

Treñas said the display of the national colors will serve as a symbol of freedom, love of country and nationhood of the Filipinos.

The mayor's directive was addressed to all government buildings, agencies, offices, business establishments and homes, with the order taking effect starting May 28th until June 12, 2005. May 28th is also the Pambansang Araw ng Watawat or Philippine National Flag Day.

“This symbolic display would also show our loyalty to the flag and our unity as Filipinos,” Treñas said.

In accordance with the executive order, no edifice shall be exempted, either private or public, in displaying the flag. All-motor vehicles operating within the City of Iloilo are likewise encouraged to display flaglets.

The Plaza Libertad ceremony will be highlighted by a wreath-laying rite at the monument of national hero Jose P. Rizal. The wreath-laying will be led by Treñas and some invited guests. (Adora B. Bandorio/PIO)