Greeting message of Ambassador Dr. Ali Bin Ibrahim Al-Malki to Philippines on the 124th Independence Day of the Philippines

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greeting message of H. E. Dr. Ali Bin Ibrahim Al-Malki, ambassador of the State of Qatar, to Philippines , on the occasion of the 124th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of the Philippines 2022

“Greetings of Ambassador In celebration of the 124th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of the Philippines 2022

I am pleased to extend my congratulations to the Philippine government and people for the celebration of the 124th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Philippines.

I would also like to convey the greetings of the government and people of Qatar, for our Filipino friends I appreciate the relationship and cooperation between the two countries, as well as the good friendship of our citizens. I hope that this will continue to progress.

We ask Allah, the Almighty, to perpetuate the blessing of health, security and stability, and further progress and development.”

Father’s Day Grill and Chill at Sheraton Manila Bay

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Good food, as the saying goes, is the key to a man’s heart. That is why on Father’s Day (June 19), our seasoned culinary team at Sheraton Manila Bay prepared a sumptuous grill and gourmet feast to treat the Man of the House.

Bring dad and the entire family at Pacific Lounge and indulge in a sumptuous Grill and Barbeque lunch buffet on June 19, 2022 from 12 NN to 2PM. The buffet spread will feature unlimited serving of aromatic succulent meat, chicken, and seafood, carving of crispy pork belly roulade and roast beef ribeye; live pasta station, and more. Father’s day lunch buffet is priced at Php 2,500++ per person inclusive of two (2) local beers and two (2) chilled juices. Kids 5 year old and below eat for free. View our menu at https://bit.ly/SheratonDadsGrill

Opt to enjoy our special Father’s Day lunch buffet with a pampering staycation for dad? Avail our “Dad’s Grill, Chill, & More” Room Package and enjoy access for two (2) adults at our Father's Day Grill & Chill lunch buffet at the Pacific Lounge on June 19 and an additional 30% discount at &More By Sheraton among other room inclusions. Stay dates is from June 15 to 19, 2022.

For a more leisurely celebration, you may avail of our Father’s Day Room Package “Dad of Steel and Wheels” from June 1 to 30, 2022 inclusive of accommodation in a Deluxe Room, breakfast buffet for two adults and two kids below 12 years old, pre-dinner cocktails for two adults, 20% discount on Father's Day lunch on June 19, and special gift for Dad. Guests availing of the Dad of Steel and Wheels Room Package enjoys additional perks of 30% discount on watch purchases with TW Steel and shall be eligible to test drive select motorcycles from Benelli, Kymco, Triumph, Archway, and Ducati. Visit Sheraton Manila Bay this June and see first-hand our motorcycle display at the lobby featuring Benelli TRK 502X and Kymco XCITING 400.

Pacific Lounge is located on the 21st floor, Sheraton Manila Bay, M. Adriatico cor. Gen Malvar Sts. Malate. For reservations please call +632 5318 0788 or email reservations.manilabay@sheraton.com. Like us on Facebook and Instagram @sheratonmanilabay and Twitter at @sheratonmnlbay. For more information, please visit our website at www.sheratonmanilabay.com.

Philippine Post Office releases GOMBURZA stamps to mark Philippine Independence Day

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In observance of the 124th Philippine Independence Day on June 12, the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) launched the commemorative Stamps to mark the 150th anniversary of the martyrdom of Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, collectively known as GOMBURZA.

“The stamps illustrate the sacrifices and heroism of Fathers Gomes, Burgos and Zamora who gave their lives for freedom”, Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said.

Historically known as GOMBURZA, it also served as an inspiration for the country’s National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal’s historic work, El Filibusterismo.

On February 17, 1872, a Spanish court martial found three secular priests, Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomes and Jacinto Zamora, guilty of treason as the instigators of a mutiny in the Cavite navy-yard and were sentenced to public execution by garrote in the same year.

This year’s Independence Day celebration carries the theme, “Kalayaan 2022: Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas (Rise Towards the Challenge of a New Beginning”).

Considered as a National Holiday among Filipinos, the annual observance of Philippine Independence Day was signed into a law by former President Diosdado Macapagal through Republic Act No. 4166 on August 4, 1964.

According to Philippine history, the declaration of Independence from the Spanish colonial rule was held on June 12, 1898 by General Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite El Viejo (Kawit), Cavite.

Post Office in-house graphic artist Israel A. Viyo designed the commemorative stamp, which will be sold at P12 per piece.

Stamps and Official First Day Covers are available starting June 13, at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office. For inquiries, please call 8527-01-08 or 8527-01-32 or follow/like the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PilipinasPhilately/ for updates.