Visayas marks 125 years of Philippine independence

CEBU CITY -- Local governments in the Visayas hold various activities to commemorate the 125th Independence Day. In Cebu City, a festival dubbed as Barangayan sa Sugbo Festival and a grand ball were among the highlights of Monday's activities. Participants joined a three-kilometer walk from the Fuente Osmea Circle to Plaza Independencia where people gathered to witness the flag-raising ceremony and the festival showdown. At least 10 contingents performed with Barangay Inayawan winning the dance contest. The village brought home a prize of P100,000. The city government spent P5 million for the events, which were intended to pay tribute to Filipino culture and heritage as w...Keep on reading: Visayas marks 125 years of Philippine independence

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