President Martinelli turned over the flag to the augustinian recollect student during the official ceremony celebrated every year in the plaza or square of the cathedral. In the presence of the whole Government, diplomatic corps, and Municipal Council, Anel David Ruiz received the national ensign/symbol. Once the flag was raised, Ruiz commenced the march .Upon arriving at the Presidential area, he waited for the ar-rival of those of colegio San Agustin to finalize the retinue.
All the papers and means of communication of the city have disseminated widely the news. I t gives great official honor to the young augustinian recollect student; giving prestige to Panama in having a significant place in the olympics celebrated in Chile with delegates coming from 18 american countries.