Thousands of Filipinos join the festive Independence Day celebration last June 9 at Chater Road in Central.                      Photo by Frederick Suarez

Culture,colors mark Independence Day

THE Filipinos’ brand of celebration takes days. With the theme “Ambagan Tungo sa Malawakang Kaunlaran,” Filipinos celebrated the 115th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day in five events. It was a celebration of the rich Filipino culture, a showcase of Philippine tourist havens and unique Pinoy hospitality, as well as a platform of original Pilipino music, and the Pinoys’ infectious laughter. “I welcome the initiative of the community to innovate