Vaughan recognizes Philippine Independence Day

Event celebrates 117th anniversary with a flag-raising at City Hall

WHEN:          
Sunday, June 7, 2015
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
WHERE:        
Vaughan City Hall
Courtyard
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
 
WHAT:          
To commemorate the 117th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council will join the Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan at a flag-raising ceremony on Sunday, June 7 at Vaughan City Hall. The City of Vaughan has had a Friendship Agreement with Baguio City, Philippines since 1997.

Following the flag-raising, a reception will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at City Hall featuring Filipino food and entertainment.
 
WHO:             
Mayor and Members of Council
Rosalita Prospero, Consul General, Philippine Consulate, Toronto
Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., Member of Parliament, Thornhill 
Gila Martow, Member of Provincial Parliament, Thornhill
Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan
Philippine Heritage Band
Leyteno Association of Ontario
Maple Baptist Church 
Solid Rock Indigenous Group
Residents