Philippine Consulate New York Participates in the Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony in New Jersey

The Philippine flag is unfurled and displayed in front of the Jersey City Hall. (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ruth Galiza).

The Proclamation signed by Mayor Steven M. Fulop reads, "as Mayor of the City of Jersey City, I hereby proclaim... we honor the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence in Jersey City... and urge all residents to celebrate with the appropriate ceremonies and festivities." (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ruth Galiza).

"Today marks an important day," Deputy Consul General Cruz remarked, "for we are taking part in the raising of the Philippine and American flags, a testimony of the especially close relations between the Philippines and America." (Philippine Consulate General Photo by Ruth Galiza)

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