LBP head reechoes PNoy’s “tuwid na daan” SONA in Larena town’s 114th Independence celeb

By Rizalie A. Calibo

SIQUIJOR, June 13 (PIA)—Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) branch head Joferdine Cui reechoed President Benigno S. Aquino III’s 1st State of the Nation Address in yesterday’s celebration of the 114th Philippine Independence Day celebration in Larena, Siquijor. 

Expounding on the theme “Kalayaan: Panangutan ng Bayanpara sa tuwid na daan,” Cui in her keynote speech quoted President Aquino saying “ang pagtanaw sa interes ng nakakarami; anng pagkapit sa prinsipyo; at ang pagiging tapat sa sinumpaan nating tungkulin bilang lingkod-bayan. Ito ang tuwid na daan.” 

She said that freedom is power, and with that power comes responsibility. 

“As public servants, it is our responsibility to uphold public interest at all times. As Filipino citizens, it is our duty to follow rules and obey laws for the good our nation,” said Cui as she calls everyone to remember the oath on patriotism and of being law-abiding citizens recited daily in grade. 

The town’s celebration was participated in by local officials, national government agencies, teachers and staff of the Siquijor State College (SSC) and Department of Education, Larena district, barangay captains and some private individuals. 

It started with a prayer: “heal our Land”, followed by a flag raising ceremony by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) with a Flag Soliloquy, singing of the National Anthem, and Salute to the Flag led by the SSC students. 

Intermission numbers of interpretative and folk dances were given by the SSC Kultura Filipina Folkloric Dance Troupe featuring the cultures of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao; Larena district teachers, and barangay Cabulihan. (mbcn/RAC/PIA7-Siquijor)