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As early a 7 am, the streets along the Quezon Memorial Park
and the Baler Church were packed with Aurorans excited to see
their President.
The newly painted Church of Baler under a clear blue sky.
A mass is being celebrated by Bishop Julio Labayen.
Manuel L. Quezon's daughter Nini Avanceņa signing the guestbook.
The ever present Nais Ng Ina posse waiting for the mother of
the Philippines.
Kidlat's instant crush Sen. Loren Legarda, greeting the crowds
inside the church compound.
Nini Avanceņa exchanging chika with Sen Tito Sotto. Senator
John Osmeņa is also visible as well as the big Mac sign.
Sen. John Osmeņa with the Pinoy version of the Blues Brothers.
The President arrived promptly at 10 am.
And so the wreath-laying ceremony was promptly started in
front of the historic Baler Church.
With the president was His Excellency Rafael Rodriguez-Ponga,
Secretary General of Agencia Espaņola Cooperacion
International.
Senator John Osmeņa, Tourism Secretary Dick Gordon and
Sen. Loren Legarda.
Zoom out.
Secretary General Ponga and President Arroyo looking over
the cross that was put up to signify Spain's gallant last stand
in the country.
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