Press Release
PR No. ETA-27-2022

Jeddah PCG celebrates National Flag Day during their flag raising ceremony

Jeddah, 29 May 2022 – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah held a short program during the Flag Raising Ceremony in celebration of the National Flag Day. Staff members lead the Parade of Flags, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and Panatang Makabayan.

Jeddah PCG staff members start off the program with the Parade of Flags

Consul General Edgar Tomas ‘Gary’ Auxilian delivered a speech to commemorate the occasion. Mr. Michael Ingal, Mr. Gerardo Nicolas, and Ms. Gina Cañon also performed during the event. To close off the celebration, breakfast was hosted by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office.

The Parade of Flags followed by the singing of the national anthem and the recital of the Panatang Makabayan

An exhibit on the history and evolution of the Philippine flag is on display together with a photo booth for the visiting public.

"Sa ating pagdiriwang ng Pambansang Araw ng Bandila ay mas mapaigting pa sana natin ang pagmamahal sa ating bayan at sa ating mga kababayan." -END-