Azlan Othman & Lyna Mohd
A flag was hoisted at the Philippine Embassy on Jalan Kebangsaan yesterday to mark the 125th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence.
Present was Ambassador of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam Marian Jocelyn R Tirol-Ignacio.
There was also a signing of the book, Malakas and Maganda, in collaboration with the Reading and Literacy Association (ReLA).
The children highlighted the ancient tale of how the Philippines began and what makes the Philippines special with a better understanding of the Philippines and its people. The book is hoped to warm the ties between Brunei and the Philippines.
Also present at the signing were author Dr Zeiti Hamad, chief editor Haji Nasir Latif, illustrators Nurun Ahmad and Angel Suzette, and assistant editor Zharif Zaini.
