Philippine Independence Day is a monumental occasion commemorating ... The sun and stars were meticulously embroidered by hand. 8. Unique Flag Design The Philippine flag has a unique design ...

People participate in the Philippine Independence Day parade in New York on June 2. Independence Day in the Philippines is observed annually on June 12, commemorating the country’s independence ...

Other historical milestones to be featured in the Independence Day celebration include the Cry of Candon, the Battle of Alapan and the first unfurling of the Philippine flag, the proclamation of ...

This colonial control continued for more than four decades, until the U.S. finally recognized the Republic of the Philippines as an independent state on July 4, 1946. July 4 was the traditional ...

A parade of 22 floats representing different provinces will be staged on Independence Day to be capped by a musical concert, he said. The revelry surrounding Philippine Independence Day stretches ...