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 ...

On June 12, the Philippines will once again celebrate its Independence Day. In the wake of a tumultuous presidential election, a devastating global pandemic, and uneasy economic and geopolitical times ...

THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Philippines celebrated the 77th anniversary of Independence Day of Sri Lanka at the Official Residence in Manila on Feb. 4, 2025.

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"Each of the last five Presidents of the United States has promised the Philippines independence as soon as they are capable of self-government, and that in turn, is a question of personal opinion.

The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is returning to the global stage after seven years, with the aim of impressing an international ...

"The Philippine Islands are not yet ready for independence, in spite of the widespread desire for it among the natives," said Bishop Charles Henry Brent, former bishop of the Islands. "The ...

Filipinos in Western Sydney celebrate Philippines' 123rd Independence Day on Saturday in Auburn. This year's theme 'Ang Diwa ng Pagtutulungan sa Panahon ng Kagipitan', the Alliance of Philippine ...

In their own creative ways, Filipinos unite to commemorate the 125th year of Philippine Independence Day. 64 Australian athletes head to Berlin to represent their country in this year's Special ...