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 ...

When the United States and Spain went to war over Cuba, the Philippines joined the side of the U.S. On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippine islands, and in January ...

THE popular narrative for many years about the proclamation of Philippine ... the 'Marcha Real' with the newly composed ...

In her message during the occasion, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal ... congratulating the nation on the Independence Day.

Filipinos around the world celebrate the 123 anniversary of Philippine Independence. The whole month of June is dedicated to Independence Day celebrations The event is focused on paying tribute to ...

The 123rd Philippine Independence Day celebration on Saturday may not have had the fiesta parades and folk dance extravaganza it was famous for, but it was nonetheless a grand festivity — one ...

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 ...