Philippine Independence Day

For the nearly 40,000 Filipinos living in New Zealand, this day is remembered as Philippine Independence Day.  Filipinos in Auckland will commemorate the day with simple ceremonies.  A wreath laying ceremony was held at the Rizal Reserve Corregidor Place Auckland this morning led by officials from the Philippine Consulate and community leaders of various Filipino organisations.  It is a way of honouring and remembering the fallen heroes and heroines of the Philippines led by Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippine National Hero.