More iconic landmarks in US to light up in colors of PH flag

Courtesy of New York PCG

NEW YORK – More iconic landmarks in New York and Philadelphia, including the One World Center in New York City – the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere – will light up tonight in the colors of the Philippine flag for the 126th Philippine Independence Day.

The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in New York has announced the following additional landmarks that will be illuminated to honor Philippine Independence Day:

NEW YORK

One World Trade Center
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Kosciuszko Bridge
The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
State Education Building
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Empire State Plaza
State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
Niagara Falls
Albany International Airport Gateway
MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
Moynihan Train Hall
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

PHILADELPHIA

One Liberty Place
Two Liberty Place
PECO Building

Courtesy of New York PCG

The One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and home to New York’s largest community of media and tech innovators.

The building has the same name as the North Tower of the original World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Courtesy of New York PCG

The 3.1 million-square-foot skyscraper features some of the most spectacular views in the world. The building is the global headquarters of Conde Nast and home to some of New York City’s most dynamic companies including MDC Partners, Code & Theory and BounceX.

The New York PCG is encouraging the public to capture the moment by taking photos of these illuminated landmarks and tag the Philippine Consulate General in New York on social media with the hashtags #PHinNY  and #PH126.

On June 17 at 11 a.m., the Philippine flag will be raised at the oldest park in New York City to mark 126 years of Philippine Independence.

“Let us show NYC and the world how solid we are as a community by showing up in a united display of Philippine pride!” the New York PCG said in its event announcement.

The consulate organized the flag-raising ceremony in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. To RSVP, click here.