The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok commemorated the 119^th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on 12 June 2017 with the hosting of the National Day reception. In attendance were Senior Officials of the Thai Government, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of Filipino Community organizations in Thailand and special guests.

Left photo: Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon delivers her National Day message;Right photo: Senior Royal Thai Government Officials pose for a photo with the Philippine Ambassador (left-to right: Thai MFA Director-General, Senator Anusart Suwangmongkol, Thai MFA Deputy Director-General Arunrung Photong-Humphreys, _, Ambassador Bernardo-Aragon, _, Royal Thai Government Spokesperson Lt.Col. )

Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon and members of the diplomatic corps pose for a photograph at the diplomatic reception in commemoration of the 119^th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

Representatives of Filipino Community organizations in Thailand join Ambassador Bernardo-Aragon on the stage for a photo-opportunity.