Dawson Creek proposes amendment for Philippine flag to be flown annually in June

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — The City of Dawson Creek has proposed an amendment to its flag policy allowing the Philippine flag to be flown on the councils first meeting day each June.

According to a report to council, “In the month of June every year, the KALIPI South Peace Filipino-Canadian Association and the Filipino community of Dawson Creek celebrate Filipino Heritage Month.”

The Filipino community observes and celebrates the month of June, specifically the 12th as Philippine Independence Day.

“The Philippine flag has traditionally been raised and flown on that date on the community flagpole at city hall,” said the report. 

Dawson Creek had a large turnout for the flag-raising ceremony for Philipino Month back on June 10th, 2024. 

Councillor Gregg Apolonio proposed the flag policy during the June 24th meeting and requested that staff be directed to prepare the amendment.

Anyone who may feel affected by the policy is asked to submit comments via email or writing no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 16th, 2024.

The city’s contact information can be found here. 

The report to council can be viewed below: