Monday, June 10, 2013

Philippines commemorates 115th Independence Day



KALAYAAN 2013
ACTIVITIES
PROGRAM/PROJECT/ACTIVITY
DATE/VENUE
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
REMARKS
1.      First Grassroots Solar Lighting Project in the World
·         Plastic bottles are recycled and used as a source of light, powered by the sun to help reduce electric bills.

·         Empty soft drink bottles are stuffed with trash and collected together to form into trash bricks which can be used to build schools.

The activity started on April 22, 2013 in time for the observance of Earth Day and will culminate on June 21, 2013.
Liter of Light Organization
The Solar Lighting project has been put-up at the Rizal Park, Mla.
2.      National Media Coverage and Promotions

May - June

PIA/PCOO (lead agencies)
Activities will be finalized for media dissemination and promotion.
3.      “Watawat ko, Iwawagayway ko!”
(A flag in every home, office, major thoroughfares and Phil. Embassies abroad)
May 15-June 30
Nationwide

DILG (Lead Agency)
DPWH, DOTC, CSC, DTI, PIA, PCOO, MMDA, DepEd, CHED, NHCP, LGUs

Philippine flags will be displayed in Philippine embassies abroad.
4.      “Pambansang Araw ng Watawat (Philippine National Flag Day)
May 28
Mababang Paaralan ng Alapan Imus, Cavite.

NHCP, LGU-Imus, Province of Cavite (lead agencies)
Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay was the GOH for this event.
5.      Philippine Flag and Anthem Advocacy
·         Launching of the Flag Protocols




·         Second National Summit
Cebu City on May 22-23, 2013.




Ceremonial launching will be on May 28, 2013,
2 :00 p.m. at the
LRT Arroceros Station. 




 Philippine Flag and Anthem Advocates Inc. (lead agency) in coordination with LRT/MRT, Phil. Veterans Bank and NHCP

Draft program has been submitted to NHCP. 
Ongoing preparations.
6.      “El Presidente” Special Screening
June 3 onwards
SM Cinemas in Cavite
Office of the Governor of Cavite and Provincial Tourism Development Office of Trece Martires City
Preparations are ongoing.
7.      Cavite Historical Exhibit
      A photo exhibit of old houses and churches that depicts the historical, cultural and architectural aspects of Cavite.
Launching:  June 5 at SM Dasmarinas
June 5 – 9  SM Dasmarinas
June 17 – 21  SM Bacoor
June 24 – 30  SM Molino
July 8 – 13
SM Rosario
Office of the Governor of Cavite, Provincial Tourism Development Office of Trece Martires City & Cavite Association of Historic Sites & Museums
8.      Historical Seminar
      A seminar for tourism students to learn and appreciate the rich history of Cavite while exploring its famous historical sites.
June 6-7
Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine
Kawit, Cavite
Office of the Governor of Cavite, Provincial Tourism Development Office of Trece Martires City & Cavite Association of Historic Sites & Museums

9.      Paco Park Presents
“Mula sa Isang Kaibigan”
Featuring Dr. Chong Yew Yoong, pianist from Malaysia

Paco Park, San Marcelino, Mla.
June 7, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
Free Admission

NPDC
Confirmed
10.  Labs Kita, Sabado “A Twist of Summer OPM”
A popular band of young musicians in a program of original Pilipino music.
Rizal Park Central, Manila
June 8, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

11.  Concert at the Park
“Sayaw sa Ating Lahi”
Featuring Salinlahi Dance Troupe with Allan Concepcion as artistic director.
Rizal Park Central, Manila
June 9, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

12.  Sinekalayaan
(A nightly film showing of outstanding Filipino films during the Independence Week)
·         Aguila
Starring:  Fernando Poe, Jr., Amalia Fuentes, Christopher de Leon

·         Baler
Starring: Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales

·         Barako
Starring:  Arnold Reyes, Nanding Josef, Leo Martinez

Rizal Park Central, Manila


June 8, 2013
8:00 p.m.



June 9, 2013
8:00 p.m.


June 10, 2013
8:00 p.m.
NCCA/NPDC (lead agencies)
Confirmed
13.  Himig Kalayaan
A showcase of Caviteño talents in one musical night.
June 9, 5:00 pm.
Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite
Office of the Governor of Cavite, Provincial Tourism Development Office of Trece Martires City & Cavite Association of Historic Sites & Museums
This activity will push through.
14.  “ Musikalayaan”  Concert
      (A concert in celebration of Flag Day and Independence Day)
June 11, 6 p.m.
Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Mla.
AFP/NPDC (lead agencies), PCG, PNP Chorale, PNP Band, CRSAFP, BJMP, PMC, PA, GHQ, HSC, PVAO, DND
PNP and PVAO-DND Chorale and the PCG, PNP, CRSAFP, BJMP, PMC, PA, GHQ & HSC bands will be featured.
15.  “Parada ng Pag-anyaya”
Fire trucks parade in Metro Manila inviting the public to attend the Independence Day activities.
June 9, 8:00 a.m.
Starting point is at Rizal Park, Manila

Association of Volunteer Fire Chiefs and Fire Fighters of the Philippines, Inc. and NHCP
This activity will go on as planned.
16.  “Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal: Light and Sound Presentation”
      A light and sound sculptural tableau, honouring the Philippine’s national hero, Jose Rizal.  The 30-minute dramatization of the poignant moments of Rizal’s final hours through 8 monumental sculptural clusters in an interplay of light and sound is a collective obra of Four National Artists (Leandro Locsin, Lamberto Avellana, Lucio San Pedro and Rolando Tinio).
June 8 – 12
Day tour:  8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Evening show: 
7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
8:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Execution Site
Rizal Park, Manila
Admission is free.
NPDC  (lead agency)
This activity will push through.
17.  Makati Independence 2013

      Ceremonial unveiling of the Philippine Bamboo Flag Museum and Shell Bamboo Display

June 11
6:00 p.m.
Ayala Triangle Gardens
confirmed
18.  “Mga Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo” (Government Services)
June 11-12
San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza (Green area)
Rizal Park, Manila
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ingress – June 10 - fixed tent 8:00 a.m.
        3:00 p.m. – agencies can start putting up their goodies

June 11- 9:00 a.m. Ribbon-cutting with MMDA Sec. Francis Tolentino

Egress – June 12, 6:00 p.m.

MMDA (lead agency)
CSC  (Vice-Chair)
DepEd, DOH, HUDCC, NCMF, PNP, DAR, DOE, DA, NYC, PCSO, DPWH, NBI, NHCP, DTI, DILG, DOT, BIR, NSO, TESDA, LTO, DOJ, PHILHEALTH, SSS, GSIS, DOF, PCG, BIR, AFP, PCG, PNP

Dir. Salvador recommended that tents will be rented with a proposed fee of P5, 000.00/tent.  Dir. Badoy said that NHCP will shoulder the expenses of
1 tent per agency.
Agencies present confirmed their participation during the meeting.
19.  Kalayaan Book Sale
NHCP publications will be made available at discounted prices.
June 11-12, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza, Rizal Park, Manila

NHCP (lead agency)
Confirmed
20.  Agri-Aqua Fair Exhibit
a)     “NFA Rolling Store”
Rice will be sold at affordable prices.

b)    Distribution of free vegetable seeds and seedlings to the general public.

c)     Distribution of agricultural info materials (brochures, flyers, posters) to the general public.

d)    Showcase of processed food and herbal products of private exhibitors.
June 11 – 12, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza
Rizal Park, Manila














DA (lead agency), Bureau of Plant Industry, AFIS, AMAS
Confirmed
















21.  Diskwento Caravan
Food items, indigenous products and leather goods on discounted prices are offered to the public.
June 11-12, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza Rizal Park, Manila
DTI (lead agency)
Ms. Clemente informed the body that there are 15 manufacturers, 15 SMEs and 15 shoe manufacturers from Marikina will join the Diskwento Caravan. 

22.  AFP & PCG silent drill, slow drill, sky diving and band exhibition.


June 11-12
San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza Rizal Park, Manila
AFP (lead agency), PMC Drum and Bugle Team (DBT), PA Drill Team, PMC Slow Drill, PNPA Cadets Silent Drill, PMS Cadets Silent Drill
These activities will push through.
23.  PNPA slow drill exhibition

June 11-12
San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza Rizal Park, Manila

PNPA (lead agency)
24.  Drum and Bugle Exhibition


June 11-12
San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza Rizal Park, Manila

MMDA (lead agency)
Members:  DILG, LGUs, NGOs
25.  Simultaneous Blowing of Horns/Fog Horns





Nationwide
June 12
8:00 a.m.
Philippine Coastguard (lead agency)
26.  Independence Day Simultaneous Flag-Raising and Wreath-Laying Ceremonies
·      8:00 a.m.

·      Andres Bonifacio Monument, Liwasang Bonifacio, Mla.
GOH:  Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III

Other sites
·      Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park, Mla. (VP Jejomar C. Binay - CONFIRMED)
·      Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite (GOH: Sen. Franklin M. Drilon – CONFIRMED)
·      Barasoain Church Historical Landmark, Malolos City, Bulacan (GOH: DFA Sec. Albert del Rosario)   
·      Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine, San Juan, M.M (Speaker of the House Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte)
·      Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolucion, Manila North Cemetery (DND Sec. Voltaire Gazmin) 
·      Bonifacio National Monument, Caloocan City, M.M (GOH: DOT Sec. Ramon Jimenez, Jr.)
·      Pamintuan House, Angeles City  (GOH:  Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno- CONFIRMED)
·      Cebu City
·      Davao City

NHCP (lead agency)

Members: All  TWC members  for Independence Day Celebration

27.  Entertainment/Recessional during the commemorative rites
June 12
Rizal Park, Mla.
Los Caballeros of the Phil. Army
Per suggestion of Maj Sumilang of the AFP, the Los Caballeros of the Phil. Army can be invited.
28.  Games Exhibition of the National Team
·         Taekwando
·         Wushu

June 12
Rizal Park, Mla.
PSC (lead agency)
Details will be submitted in the next meeting.
29.  “Job Fair”
June 12
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
South Drive fronting Army and Navy Club
Lead Agencies:  DOLE (NCR, BLE, POEA, TESDA, NCMB, PRC, LCO, FMS, AS, OHSC, ECC)
Members:  Local Employer’s Group, PEA Groups, FFCCCII, Globe, ABI-Cobra, Sykes, Banco de Oro, Max’s Restaurant, PALSCON and other sponsors i.e. San Miguel, Media Groups
DOLE requested NHCP to write a letter to Sec. Baldoz regarding the conduct of the event nationwide.
30.  Free Medical/Dental Services
Services to be rendered:
·         Medical services
·         Dental services (tooth extraction only)
·         Free eye check-up and reading glasses
·         Bloodletting and typing
June 12
7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Shaded area of Burnham Grill
DOH (lead agency)
MMDA, City of Manila
Members:  PCSO,  PAGCOR, NPDC, PCG, NHCP, Phil. Red Cross and Ideal Vision
Ongoing preparation
31.  Medical Emergency Response Teams
June 12
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rizal Park, Manila
DOH (lead agency)
In coordination with
National Children’s Hospital, Philippine Heart Center, Quirino Memorial Medical Center, Tondo Medical Center, Valenzuela Medical Center and
Phil. Red Cross
32.  Free MRT/LRT Rides
June 12
7:00 to 9:00 a.m.
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

DOTC/MRT/LRT (lead agencies)
Confirmed
33.  “Vin d’ honneur”
(Cocktail reception to be hosted by the President for the Diplomatic Corps)
June 12
Malacanang Palace

DFA
This activity is being done yearly.
34.  Cavite Food and Trade Fair
A 1 day exhibit and selling of products proudly made by Cavite MSMEs.
June 12
Freedom Park/Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, CAvite
Office of the Governor of Cavite and Provincial Tourism Development Office of Trece Martires City
Preparations are ongoing.
35.  Eats More Fun In Cavite
A culinary competition exclusive for HRM and Culinary students from various colleges and university in the province intended to create awareness of Cavite’s potential for Culinary Tourism.
June 17
Island Cove Hotel & Leisure Park, Kawit, Cavite
Office of the Governor of Cavite and Provincial Tourism Development Office of Trece Martires City
36.  Printing of Kalayaan Souvenir Program
June
PIA (lead agency)
Ongoing preparation
37.  Replication of Kalayaan activities nationwide

June (whole month)
DILG (lead agency)
Memorandum circulars will be prepared for this purpose.
38.  Replication of Kalayaan  activities in all Philippine embassies abroad
June (whole month)
DFA  (lead agency)

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