Camp BGen Efigenio C Navarro, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro — The Police Regional Office MIMAROPA, led by PBGEN Joel B Doria, commemorated the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and Nationhood with a flag raising ceremony here on June 12, 2023.

The event included the mass singing of the National Anthem, Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas, mass singing of Ako ay Pilipino, and symbolic freeing of white doves to signify freedom.

PBGEN Doria also delivered a message from PGEN Benjamin C Acorda, Jr., reminding everyone of the PNP’s responsibility to maintain peace and order and to follow the spirit of service and dedication of our national heroes.

“Malinaw ang ating takdang tungkulin: Ang maglingkod sa mamamayang pilipino, magtaguyod ng seguridad sa ating mga komunidad, at magtanggol sa ating mga karapatan,” PBGEN DORIA said.

This annual national holiday is observed to honor the sacrifices of the national heroes who fought for our independence, to appreciate the country’s sovereignty, to instill nationalism in the citizens, and to celebrate the culture and tradition of its people.