FFCCCII “Lakad Magkaibigan” of 5,000 People Set on June 9
Filipino-Chinese relations have been part of Philippine history having started in inter-island trading since hundreds of years ago.
Today, the ‘Chi-noys‘ (Filipino-Chinese) is definitely inculcated as part of society as a result of inter-cultural mix through time; so the upcoming FFCCCII Lakad Magkaibigan is a definite welcome opportunity.
FFCCCII Lakad Magkaibigan
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) and other major Filipino Chinese community associations, such as the Filipino Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation (FCAAF) and others, the Manila City government and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) shall spearhead a pre-Independence Day civic walk called “FFCCCII Lakad Magkaibigan”
Set on June 9, 2024 – Sunday at 6am – the first ever “Lakad Magkaibigan” shall begin at the Binondo Intramuros Bridge at Binondo, Manila and finish at the Bonifacio and Katipunan Revolution Shrine fronting Padre Burgos Avenue, Manila.
In the recent media conference held at Luxent Hotel, FFCCCII President Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro said: “Our walk will bring together participants from the Filipino Chinese community, business and civic organizations, barangays, colleges, and schools. This occasion is a shared celebration of our Philippine Independence Day, aimed at expressing our love for our country and fostering patriotism among our citizens.”
There, a flower offering, a flag-raising ceremony, and a short program, will follow thereafter.
Furthermore, simultaneously, the FFCCCII Lakad Magkaibigan will be conducted in Bacolod City, Cebu, Tacloban, and Palawan.
“Dugong Tsino, Pusong Pinoy. Ang aming puso ay para sa Pilipinas. At itong Lakad Magkaibigan ay bilang pakikiisa sa ating mga kababayan sa paggunita ng Araw ng Kalayaan. Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang ating bansang Pilipinas.” concludes Dr. Cecilio Pedro
