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128^th Anniversary of Philippine Independence & 80^th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and the United States, The Great Hall, Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Washington D.C.
June 2026

Press Release
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Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez offered a toast to the Philippines and Philippines-U.S. relations to close the program. “We reflect on the deep friendship and strong partnership between the Philippines and the United States, founded on shared values and longstanding people-to-people ties. May these bonds endure for decades to come,” he said.

Touches of Filipino culture and heritage were integrated into the program and cultural presentations. A live performance of traditional Rondalla music was given by the University of the Philippines Alumni & Friends Rondalla.
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Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony for the 125^th anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence, NYC
Philippine Consulate General in New York, Facebook
June 2023
2019 Recap
December 2019
"UPAA-NJ names its 2018 Distinguished UP Alumni awardees"
Filipino Reporter
November 22, 2018
"UPA&FR performs at 2 N.J. venues"
Filipino Reporter
April 25, 2018
"Faces & Places"
The Filipino Catholic
January 10-February 7, 2018
"UPAFR celebrates 25 Years of propagating the Filipino rondalla tradition in the United States and abroad"
The Filipino Express
November 3-19, 2017
"25th Anniversary Rondalla Concert on Oct. 21 in NJ"
Filipino Bulletin
September 26 - October 16, 2017
"New Jersey rondalla benefit for instrument-lending in poor PH areas"
Inquirer
August 23, 2017
"UPAFR featured performer at library concerts"
Camera Moves
July 2016
"Grants awarded to arts organizations"
Greater Media Newspapers
March 16, 2016
"Middlesex gives $180,000 to arts"
Home News Tribune
March 14, 2016
"Central Jersey-based UPA&FR, a community mainstay"
Filipino Reporter
December 11-17, 2015
UPAFR performs at 10^th Annual Juneteenth Festival
The Criterion News Advertiser
June 3, 2015
"UPA&FR Gives To Community"
The Filipino Express
March 25, 2014
"Bayanihan-style rondalla CD project donates proceeds to victims of calamities"
Inquirer
March 20, 2014
"Panunuluyan sa Konsulado Spreads Message of Hope to Filipino Community in New York"
The Filipino Express
December 16, 2013
"‘Panunuluyan’ at Philippine Center set"
Filipino Reporter
November 27, 2013
"Filipino rondalla music CD produced for calamity aid"
Inquirer
October 27, 2013
"Philippine Orchestra featured performer at St. Anne's concert in Garwood"
Cranford Chronicle
April 9, 2013
"Philippine String Ensemble Honors Late Local Soprano at 20^th Anniversary Concert on Nov 17 at Drew University Concert Hall"
The Alternative Press
October 23, 2012
"UPAFR to celebrate 20^th anniversary with concert"
Filipino Reporter
October 19-25, 2012

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