President Fidel Ramos reads the proclamation and presents the flag from the window of Aguinaldo House in Kawit, Cavite, to the accompaniment of 500 voices and 500 musicians. 6:30 a.m.
Cavite provincial Governor Jonvic Remulla told AP that Mr Bae had left Kawit about a year ago after losing the local election, but returned on Monday following a row with his wife in northern Pampanga province.