Surigao City joins celebration of 115th
Philippine Independence
By Annette Villaces
SURIGAO CITY, June 10 (PIA) – The city
government of Surigao City will join the nation in commemoration of this year’s
115th Philippine Independence Day celebration June 12, 2013.
The celebration will start with a National
Prayer at 7:00 in the morning at the City Hall Grounds to be led by Christine
Edillor from Northeastern Mindanao College (NEMCO).
To be followed by the entry of Philippine Flag
by the City PNP, Flag Raising ceremony to be led by the city and provincial
officials and the singing of the National Anthem by the students of Surigao
West Central Elementary School.
During the said event, Surigao City Mayor
Ernesto Matugas, Gov. Sol F. Matugas, Surigao del Norte 2nd District
Representative Guillermo Romarate, Jr, and 1st District Representative
Francisco T. Matugas are expected to give inspirational messages.
The Surigao West Central Elementary School will
have a presentation, and the City Chorale Ensemble will sing “Ako Ay Pilipino.”
Officials and representative from different
government agencies, non-government organizations, socio-civic organizations
and local media are expected to attend the said event. (City PIO/PIA-Surigao
del Norte)
PRO 13 conducts worn-out flag disposal ceremony
By PO3 Zena Menioria Panaligan
BUTUAN CITY, June 10 (PIA) -- The Philippine
flag is the emblem of our national identity, integrity and independence.
Naturally, respect and awe shall at all times be rendered, even if it is worn
out and to be disposed of.
The Ceremony for Disposal of Worn-out Flags is
outlined in Section 14 of Republic Act No. 8491, passed by the 15th Congress of
the Republic of the Philippines, February 12, 1998.
To coincide with Flag Day, the first ever
worn-out flag disposal ceremony in the region was held infront of the Police
Regional Office 13 Headquarters at 4 p.m. Friday, June 7.
The Philippine flag was lowered solemnly and
slowly from the mast and was down on the last note of the Philippine National
Anthem. PCSupt Mario O Soriano, DRDA, headed the recitation of the Panunumpa ng
Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas.
Former Congresswoman Charito B. Plaza
represented “Inang Bayan” and reminded those present that the first Filipino
Flag was made by women. She was then assisted by regional director NapeΓ±as in
placing the flag to the fire.
As the ashes are being gathered by local
organization such as PNP, BJMP, BFP, AFP and Boy Scouts, the “TAPS” sounded.
The ashes were then placed in an urn, with designated officials marching with
it to the designated burial ground.
As the assembly disperses, flowers were given,
symbolic white balloons are launch and some patriotic songs were sung led by
PSSupt Cedrick G Train, of PRO 13.
“Not everyone knows that the Philippine Flag
should be discharged properly, nor do they know that only military
organizations, the Boy Scouts, and Girls Scouts are the only ones the law
allows to properly dispose of flags.” PCSupt NapeΓ±as said. “We hope this will
be an event that the entire community will come out and support,” he added.
“It is the hope of the organizations that are
coming together for this event that it will educate the citizens on the
importance of proper protocol in disposing the Philippine flag and bring
together the community in a positive and patriotic manner,” he concluded.
The purpose of the Police Regional Office 13 in
adopting this ceremony is to show and encourage the Filipino to give due
respect for the National symbol and to provide for disposal of unserviceable
flags in a dignified manner. (NCLM/PRO-13/PIA-Caraga)
Surigao Norte conducts consultative meeting to
all school administrators
By Arturo M. Cruje
SURIGAO CITY, June 10 (PIA) – The provincial
government of Surigao del Norte has conducted a consultative conference with
school administrators in the elementary and secondary levels in the province.
The conference was called, in time for the
second term of the present administration, and the opening of classes.
The main purpose of the conference is to assess
current situation of the three DepEd Divisions and review the Education Road
Map which was crafted (3) years ago.
The review is important in order to validate its
relevance and compliance to the needs of the times and alignment to the vision
of the province through the HEALS development agenda of the province. (SDR/PPDO/PIA-Surigao
del Norte)
