ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 12 -- Government officials, security sector partners, community leaders and residents jointly commemorated the 128th Independence Day in Luuk, Sulu on Friday, reaffirming their collective commitment to sustaining peace, unity and development in the province.

Luuk Mayor Al-Makram Arbison and Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelina Delos Santos, commander of the Army's 1102nd Infantry Brigade, led the flag-raising ceremony at Military Park in Barangay Tandu Bato.

The ceremony also featured the Panunumpa sa Watawat (Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag) and messages highlighting patriotism, civic responsibility and the importance of preserving the freedoms won through the sacrifices of the country's heroes.

"As we commemorate our nati...