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U.S. Embassy celebrates Fourth of July 2005

 

Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Mussomeli welcomes President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (right photo) to the U.S. Embassy celebration of Independence Day on July 4, 2005 in Manila. (Below:) President Arroyo, Vice President Noli de Castro, and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo join the Chargé in a toast to the Filipino people.
Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Mussomeli welcomes President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (right photo) to the U.S. Embassy celebration of Independence Day on July 4, 2005 in Manila.
President Arroyo, Vice President Noli de Castro, and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo join the Chargé in a toast to the Filipino people.

 





U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jesus Alvarez (left) and Cpl. Bobby House (right) flank the sides of the U.S. Marine Security Guard Detachment as they present the colors.


(Above:) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jesus Alvarez (left) and Cpl. Bobby House (right) flank the sides of the U.S. Marine Security Guard Detachment as they present the colors. (Right:) Chargé d’Affaires Mussomeli welcomes former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos (left) to the Embassy. To his right stand the Chargé’s wife, Sharon, and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Scott Bellard.
Chargé d’Affaires Mussomeli welcomes former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos (left) to the Embassy. To his right stand the Chargé’s wife, Sharon, and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Scott Bellard.

 




The Chargé, his wife and son Isaac stand with the talented U.P. Concert Chorus. Alexis Mussomeli (center, bottom row) sang the U.S. national anthem during the evening’s program.

Acting Political Counselor Joseph Novak greets Philippine Star columnist Babe Romualdez.

(Above, back row:) The Chargé, his wife and son Isaac stand with the talented U.P. Concert Chorus. Alexis Mussomeli (center, bottom row) sang the U.S. national anthem during the evening’s program. (Left:) Acting Political Counselor Joseph Novak greets Philippine Star columnist Babe Romualdez. (Lower left photo:) Chargé Mussomeli poses with Deputy Cultural Attaché Rebekah Drame and her mother. (Below:) The celebration ended with a stunning display of fireworks over Manila Bay.
Chargé Mussomeli poses with Deputy Cultural Attaché Rebekah Drame and her mother.


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