Independence Day celebration kicks off in Cavite
The Philippine Independence Day celebration kicked off early this morning at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite, where the country’s independence was first declared 113 years ago.
The opening ceremony was attended by President Benigno S. Aquino III, Cavite Governor Juanito Victor Remulla Jr., Cavite 1st District Representative Joseph Abaya, Cavite Historical Society President Cesar Virata, and various other dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps.