PHOTOS - 114th Philippine Independence day Celebration (2012)

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2012 PRESSCON – Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in partnership with the Provincial Government of Sorsogon spearheaded the press conference conducted on June 5, 2012 at the Provincial training Hall providing the local tri-media a clear overview of the 5-day activities that would highlight the celebration of Philippine Independence Day 2012. Thirty-three (33) local media practitioners attended the said presscon with eight (8) presenters coming from the Phil. Army, DTI, TESDA, Civil Service Commission, Public Employment Services Office, Provincial Tourism Office and Governor’s Office. (BARecebido/Photo: FBTumalad, PIA Sorsogon)

AFP’s Qualifying Examinations for Independence Day Celeb. In line with the celebration of this year’s Phil. Independence Day, the 903^rd Infantry Brigade of the Phil. Army initiated the 2-day Qualifying Examinations (officially known as the AFP Battery Test) in Sorsogon City on June 9-10, 2012 catering Sorsoganons who want to join the Philippine Army. Representatives from the Army Personnel Management Center based in Fort Bonifacio were sent by the Phil. Army Headquarters to oversee the AFPBT conducted at the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium. (BARecebido, PIA Sorsogon/Photo: Phil. Army) Some 276 applicants for officers and enlisted personnel took the opportunity.

PHIL. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2012. Varied activities highlighted Sorsogon province’s 5-day celebration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day catering to the needs of Sorsoganons regardless of age and status in life. A short but meaningful and well-participated program marked the June 12 celebration with a doxology, prelude to the singing of the Phil. National Anthem, Flag Raising Ceremony, Singing of “Lupang Hinirang”, “Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas”, “Pagpupugay sa Watawat” and the Wreath-laying activity of various government and support agencies spearheaded by no less than the father of Sorsogon province, Gov. Raul R. Lee. Prior to the June 12 celebration were the nightly Freedom Concert at the Park, Exhibit of government agencies programs and services, free viewing of Pacquiao-Bradley bout, jobs fair, free blood pressure check-up, massage and haircut, assessment of applicants for scholarships including eligibilities under special laws as well as career professional and sub-professional applications to name a few. Thousands of Sorsoganons were benefited and were appreciative of the initiative looking forward for more in the future activities of the province. (BARecebido, PIA Sorsogon/Photo: Phil. Army/PNP/GLopez, PPDO)

AFP’s STATIC DISPLAY AND DEMONSTRATION. AFP’s Scout Rangers here wowed the onlookers during their Static Display and Capability Demonstration at the Capitol Ground, Sorsogon City on June 12, 2012. The team is composed of one officer and 11 Enlisted Personnel which are highly proficient in small unit tactics, airborne, waterborne and jungle mountain operations and training. The team has a Team Leader, Team Sergeant, Operations Sergeant, Intelligence Sergeant, Demolition and Explosive Specialist and its assistant, Heavy Weapons Specialist and Light Weapons Specialist and Medical Specialist. The team fired a sample shots from their modern high powered firearms. (BARecebido, PIA Sorsogon/Photo: Phil. Army)

MEDICAL And DENTAL MISSION - 759 inmates of Sorsogon Provincial Jail including elders from Home for the Aged here were benefited during the free medical and dental services in celebration of the 114^th Philippine Independence Day in Sorsogon. Said services were made possible through the active partnership of the following sposoring groups: Department of Health, Provincial Health office, Ang Dating Daan Foundation, UNTV, 903^rd Infantry Brigade - PA, Kamanggagawa Foundation and Department of Tourism. (BARecebido, PIA Sorsogon/Photo:Phil. Army)