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Independence Day [1] ( Filipino: Araw ng Kasarinlán; also known as Araw ng Kalayaan, "Day of Freedom") is a national holiday in the Philippines observed annually on June 12, [2] commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. [2] . Since 1978, it has been the country's National Day . History.
Jun 3, 2024 · The Philippines will mark its 126th Independence Day on June 12, with lots and lots of events celebrating our freedom, renewing calls for patriotism, and harking on Filipino pride.
Jun 12, 2020 · The Philippines celebrates its independence on June 12 every year. History of Philippines Independence Day. For over 300 years, the Philippines was a Spanish colony, and is named after King Philip II of Spain. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan landed on the Philippines islands and claimed it for Spain.
Jun 7, 2019 · Why Do We Celebrate Philippine Independence Day on June 12? When the Americans decided to grant independence to the Philippines, they made it so it coincided with their own independence day every July 4.
6 days ago · JUNE 12 marks the day the Philippines gained independence from Spain after being under its colonial rule for four centuries. On this day every year, Filipinos — in the Philippines and beyond — commemorate and celebrate the country’s hard-won freedom.
Jun 12, 2023 · MANILA, (PIA) --The Philippines on Monday, June 12, celebrated its 125th Independence Day, marking the occasion with a series of events and activities, including parades, job fairs, photo and video contests, and cultural performances.
Jun 12, 2020 · MANILA – The day the Philippines gained independence is the pinnacle of patriotism, and June 12 holds that symbolic sense of a truly independent Filipino nation. More than half a century ago, Filipinos commemorated the declaration of Philippine independence on July 4, which is the same day as…
