more images from the Independence Day Celebration

Here are some more pictures taken during the celebration of the 111th Philippine Independence Day in Calbayog. The day's activities included a Thanksgiving Mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Flag-raising Ceremony at the City Hall and Wreath-Laying at the Nijaga Park. (Photos courtesy of the CTIO)

Mayor Sarmiento as he offered gifts to Fr. Don-Don Paulino who presided over the Thanksgiving Mass.

PNP Officers execute their salute at the Iskolar grantees led the singing of the "Lupang Hinirang".

Some PNP officers in position for the Wreath-Laying Ceremony.

Vice Mayor Ronald Aquino with PNP-Calbayog Chief P/Supt Lito Bigoy. Also in photo are Councilors Ver Porlares, Julius Mancol, Noel Sermense, Virgil Clemens, Florencio Enriquez, Charlie boy Coñejos, Benjie Dean and Ina Rabuya.