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Independence Day (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, commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. Since 1978, it has been the country's National Day.
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 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 11, 2024 · People participate in the Philippine Independence Day parade in New York, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Independence Day in the Philippines is observed annually on June 12, commemorating the country’s independence from Spain in 1898.
Feb 9, 2010 · Philippine independence declared. During the Spanish-American War, Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo proclaim the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule. By mid...
Jun 11, 2024 · June 12, 2024, commemorates Philippine Independence Day. Filipinos throughout the world will celebrate the struggles and difficulties that the Filipino people have had to fight for independence from foreign powers.
Jun 21, 2024 · 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.
