SENATORS Panfilo Lacson and Loren Legarda led the celebration of the 119th Philippine Independence Day in Kawit, Cavite and Malolos, Bulacan on Monday as the rest of the country marked the event in simple ceremonies with a prayer for peace in Mindanao.

In Cavite, Senator Lacson led the wreath laying with Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo, Gov. Crispin Remulla and Kawit Mayor and Aguinaldo grandson Angelo Emilio Aguinaldo at the grave site of General Emilio Aguinaldo. Then the flag raising on the balcony of the Aguinaldo Shrine followed.

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