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June 12 sees the Philippines celebrating its Independence Day. We asked Filipinos living in Doha how they will mark the occasion Discuss this article
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The Philippine Independence Organising Committee (PIOC) has organised a number of events for Friday, June 11:
6.30am – Philippine flag-raising ceremony at Philippine Embassy
8am – Motorcade parade, from Qatar Exhibition Centre to the Sheraton
8.45am – Opening ceremony of the Sheraton events
9.30am – Opening of trade fair and food festival in the hotel foyer, entry QR10
10am-11pm – Events include a blood donation drive, art exhibition and photography contest, haircut for a cause, children’s painting competition, Philippine flag puzzle and a car show
6pm-11pm – Independence Day gala ball, entry QR25
6pm-11pm – Filipino band concert, and countdown to Independence Day
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