FILIPINOS in Saipan trooped to the Civic Center in Susupe for the annual Pistang Pinoy celebration of Philippine independence.
Here’s an excerpt from the Saipan Tribune article:
For thousands of Filipinos and their families in the CNMI, the Civic Center in Susupe was ground zero last Sunday, with the annual Pistang Pinoy in celebration of this year’s 109th Philippine Independence.
The annual tradition, prefaced by the raising of the Philippine flag at the grounds of the Marianas Business Plaza (the erstwhile Nauru Building), was held two days ahead of schedule to ensure the participation of hundreds in the all-day affair.
Headed by Philippine Consul General Wilfredo DL Maximo and other consulate and labor officials, dozens of Filipinos representing different organizations and groups gathered at the back of Marianas Business Plaza on Sunday for the Independence Day ceremony at 7am.
The Saipan Tribune also posted Consul General Maximo’s Independence Day message.
