Photos: Derek Smith
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NASSAU,
The Bahamas – With the aim of promoting their culture and heritage and a
highlight of the evening being ‘The Search for Ms. Philippines-Bahamas 2015’ --
the Philippine Community of The Bahamas held their 117th Anniversary
Celebration of Philippine Independence at the National Centre for the
Performing Arts
on Saturday evening, June 27, which was attended by Her
Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General.
Dame
Marguerite is pictured, left, shaking hands with President of the Filipino
Association of The Bahamas (FAB) Dr. LibradaQuiling-Capuli upon her
arrival at the celebrations. The
Governor General’s entourage was also greeted by Vice-President of the Filipino
Association of The Bahamas (FAB) Luvi Derilo Santelices, second right, and Miss
Philippines Bahamas 2014-2015 Marje Cabonce, right. Photos also show the group, and Dame
Marguerite receiving gifts from the association’s president. (BIS Photos/Derek Smith)
