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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

As part of the commemoration of the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day, the Philippine Grand Fiesta was held in Melbourne. Credit: Martin Tuaño The Philippine Grand Fiesta took ...

General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore on Leyte in 1944, two years after Japan had defeated American and Philippine forces ... Quezon took their case for independence to Washington, D.C. Their ...

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 ...