6. Independence Day Date Change In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal changed the date of Philippine Independence Day from July 4th to June 12th to honor the original declaration from 1898. 7. The ...

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MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has directed all government agencies and government-owned or -controlled corporations to support and cooperate with the activities lined up for the two ...

A steering committee led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will oversee the plans for the commemoration of the 127th Independence Day celebrations. In 2023 ...