by Fiona Marielli S. Paclipan
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ANAK NG BULACAN. Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, jr. delivered his speech at the patio of Barasoain Church on Wednesday, June 12, during the 115th anniversary of the Philippine Independence rites in Malolos City, Bulacan. (Fiona Marielli Paclipan)
MALOLOS City -- Executive Secretary Paquito "Jojo" Ochoa, Jr. was the guest of honor on the 115th anniversary rites of Philippine Independence on Wednesday, June 12, held at the Barasoain Church's yard in Malolos City, Bulacan.

Together with Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alavarado, Vice Governor Daniel Fernando, Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad, Vice Mayor Bebong Gatchalian and other city officials, Ochoa led the flag-raising ceremony and flower offering at the statue of the late president of the first Philippine Republic, Emilio Aguinaldo.