HERE'S an excerpt from the article in The China Post:
Not even the rain could stop some 1,000 members and friends of the Philippine community in Taiwan from celebrating the 109th anniversary of Philippine independence yesterday. Organized by the Labor Center of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), an elaborate parade featuring colorful traditional costumes kicked off the day-long event at Taoyuan Covered Stadium. None of the wet, dreary atmosphere outside seeped into the grand venue, where balloons, streamers, and other party paraphernalia made for the festive event, as children ran around playfully and families and friends chatted away on the stands.
