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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Bahamas Information Services Updates
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)
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