Three facts about Independence Day Two of the world's five largest shopping malls are in the Philippines The Philippines is the only country, apart from Vatican City, where divorce is forbidden. The rule does not apply to Muslims The flag of the Philippines is the only national flag that is...
Independence Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The Philippines' flag is flown on Independence Day. ©iStockphoto.com/macky_ch What do People do? Independence Day is a day when many people, including government...
On June 12, 1898, General Emilio Aguinaldo declared the Philippines’ independence from Spanish rule in Kawit, Cavite. The Philippine flag was unfurled, and the national anthem was played for the first time. Although this independence was short-lived due to subsequent American colonization, the ...
MANILA, Philippines --- On June 12, 1898, General Emilio F. Aguinaldo proclaimed at the balcony of his ancestral home on Calle Real in Kawit, Cavite, the independence of the Republic of the Philippines, and the Philippine flag was hoisted as the national anthem called Marcha Filipina was ...
Flag raising ceremonies: Across the country and in Filipino communities abroad, the day begins with solemn flag-raising ceremonies. The Philippines flag, a powerful symbol of freedom, will be hoisted as the national anthem is sung. Parades and festivities: Cities and towns come alive with parades...
We want to thank the team behind the preparations to make this memorable event happen. It’s not every day that you get to see your own country flag displayed on the world’s tallest building. So this is truly an honor as it gives us goosebumps being able to witness the Philippines on...
t until 1962 that then-President Diosdado Macapagal made it a public holiday through a presidential proclamation. The Filipino flag was unfurled for the first time on this day June 12 in 1898 at an inspiring celebration, which also featured the first public playing of the Philippines national ...
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The Dr. José Rizal monument at the Luneta Park in Manila is illuminated with the colors of the Philippine flag on Friday night as part of the 123rd Independence Day commemoration.pic.twitter.com/c195V2GYOI — The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar)June 11, 2021 ...
Google, the world’s leading search engine, paid tribute to the Philippines on its 125th Independence Day with a doodle that graced its homepage today. Google expressed its respect in a statement for the historic significance of the day: “Today’s annual Doodle celebrates Philippines Independence...