Appearing Mayor Dondon Hontiveros led the Celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day on the Plaza Sugbo grounds, positioned in entrance of the Cebu Metropolis Corridor Legislative Constructing. | Fb/ Cebu Metropolis PIO
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The battle for freedom is way from over.
Appearing Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros known as on Filipinos to confront trendy challenges similar to poverty, inequality, disinformation, and social division as town commemorated the 127th Philippine Independence Day on Thursday, June 12.
Talking earlier than metropolis officers, authorities staff, and residents gathered at Plaza Sugbo, Hontiveros mentioned that whereas Filipinos now not confronted colonizers, the combat for true independence continued within the type of systemic struggles that threatened the nation’s progress and unity.
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“Our challenges now not come within the type of colonizers, however within the type of poverty, inequality, misinformation, and social division,” Hontiveros mentioned throughout his speech.
“Independence, due to this fact, will not be solely about political freedom—it is usually concerning the capacity to control with integrity, to uplift each citizen with equity, and to construct a society the place each voice is heard and valued,” he added.
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Hontiveros led town authorities’s ceremonial program held on the Plaza Sugbo Grounds in entrance of the Cebu Metropolis Corridor Legislative Constructing. He was joined by Councilor Pleasure Pesquera, division heads, Metropolis Corridor staff, and representatives from numerous native and nationwide authorities companies.
The performing mayor additionally mentioned that Independence Day was not solely a tribute to the bravery of Filipino heroes however a reminder to public servants of their responsibility to serve with integrity and compassion.
“To be a public servant is to hold the torch our ancestors handed on to us—a torch of service, sacrifice, and unwavering love for nation,” he mentioned.
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The ceremony started with the standard flag-raising and wreath-laying rites, set in opposition to the early morning solar and the stillness of Plaza Sugbo.
Uniformed personnel stood in formation because the Philippine flag was hoisted, whereas the nationwide anthem performed within the background. Public servants, from rank-and-file employees to division leaders, lined the grounds, many holding small flags or carrying Filipiniana apparel in quiet tribute.
Attendees stood in silence in the course of the providing of prayers for the nation and in honor of those that fought for the nation’s independence in 1898.
Round them, town middle stirred slowly to life. Road distributors watched from a distance, curious passersby stopped briefly, and a few kids waved miniature flags handed out earlier by organizers.
The Independence Day occasion comes as Hontiveros quickly assumes the position of performing mayor, following Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia’s submitting of official depart earlier this month.
Garcia, who’s within the ultimate weeks of his time period, introduced he can be away to satisfy commitments made throughout his time as vice mayor and president of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines.
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