MANILA, Philippines - The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in the Philippines celebrated the 205th year of the Independence of the Republic of Colombia with distinguished guests from the diplomatic corps, the government headed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, members of the business community, and Colombian nationals in the Philippines. Chargé d’affaires Stella Márquez-de Araneta and consul ad-honorem Jorge Araneta led the celebration held at the Bahay na Puti. Photos by Mike Amoroso