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SM Bulacan Malls Mark National Flag Day, Signal Start of Patriotism Season Until June 12

SM Bulacan Malls Mark National Flag Day, Signal Start of Patriotism Season Until June 12
BULACAN, Philippines — With flags raised and hearts full of pride, SM malls across Bulacan joined the country in commemorating National Flag Day on May 28 — a meaningful start to the two-week countdown to Philippine Independence Day on June 12. At exactly 8:00 a.m., simultaneous flag-raising ceremonies were held at SM City  Marilao , SM City  Baliwag , and SM Center  Pulilan . The morning observance gathered mall employees, partner agencies, tenants, and security personnel in a unified tribute to the Philippine flag — the enduring symbol of the country’s freedom, unity, and identity. Shoppers and guests also paused to reflect on the flag’s legacy and meaning. The activity kicks off a nationwide tradition encouraging Filipinos to proudly display the national flag in homes, workplaces, and establishments — a practice rooted in Presidential Proclamation No. 374, which marks May 28 as National Flag Day. The date honors the first unfurling of the Philippine flag in 1898 following the victorious Ba…