Family of 4 from Philippines among 149 to become Singapore citizens

SINGAPORE - The Dimalanta family have long called Singapore home since arriving here from the Philippines but they took their commitment to a new level on Saturday when they became citizens.

"It's a new chapter and a choice and commitment that we have made to make Singapore our today and also tomorrow." They were among 149 people who received citizenship certificates from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the annual National Citizenship Ceremony on Saturday. PM Lee told the ceremony at ITE College Central in Ang Mo Kio that taking up citizenship is a deep, personal commitment.

He said the new citizens have integrated into Singapore society, adapted to its culture and learnt how to get along with neighbours, classmates, colleagues and friends."As you craft your life story, deepen your roots here and participate in our community life, you will contribute your bit to the Singapore story too," he noted.

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