BAGUIO CITY – Tropical storm “Kabayan” battering Northern Luzon provinces with rains and strong winds had cancelled engagements of US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney here.
Yesterday afternoon’s memorandum of agreement signing between Kenney and officials of the University of the Cordilleras here to forge ties on the “Clean Cities” program of the U.S. department of energy was instead moved tomorrow.
“Clean Cities” is a government-industry partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Program.
With almost 90 local coalitions and more than 5,400 stakeholders, the Clean Cities’ mission is to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. “Clean Cities” has an enduring partnership with the Baguio City government also.
But yesterday morning’s honor program for World War II Filipino and American veterans at the Embassy Residence at the US Embassy compound here will most likely push through.
“It would depend on the activity of the storm,” said Joseph Zambrano of the government-run Philippine Information Agency who is directly coordinating the activity with journalists here.
The US Embassy will host a special ceremony to honor the services and sacrifices of the Filipino and American veterans of World War II.
Kenney and Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Major General Leopoldo Maligalig will speak at the solemn rites.
Color guards from the U.S. and AFP will give a fitting salute to the numerous war veterans who sacrificed their sweat and blood for freedom to reign.
Musical selections will be provided by the Philippine Military Academy Band.