The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, celebrated the 27th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution with the members of the Filipino community on 25 February 2013 at the Philippine Embassy grounds.
Ambassador Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia welcoming the Embassy guests.
The celebration started with a flag raising ceremony at 9:00 am, welcome remarks from Ambassador Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia, fellowship breakfast and showing of documentary video entitled: Ninoy: The Heart and The Soul.
Photo of guests partaking in the almusal.
Photo Exhibition of scenes from EDSA Revolution.
Filmshowing of Ninoy: The Heart and Soul
In her welcome speech, Ambassador Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia reminded the members of the Filipino community how the Filipino people united to gain back democracy through the bloodless People Power Revolution at EDSA, expounded on how much the Philippines has achieved since. With this year’s celebration theme: “Pilipinas Natin, Abot Tanaw Na”, the Ambassador urged the guests to continue supporting President Benigno Aquino’s economic programs and initiatives for the Philippines to fully achieve economic growth.
