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 ...

and Filipino migrants to the Philippine economy have been highlighted during the Independence Day celebration of the Filipino community in Canberra. The Philippine Embassy in Canberra leads the ...

The Tres de Abril revolt in Cebu will take center stage as one of the featured historical events in this year’s 127th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Quirino ...

Given in the province of Cavite the first day of August in the year of our Lord 1898, and the first year of Filipino independence." (Note: Hereafter, follow the signatures of the more than 200 ...

In 1892 Jose Rizal founded Liga Filipina, and in 1895 Andres Bonifacio organized the Katipunan, a fraternal brotherhood of Filipino nationalists committed to independence. Emilo Aguinaldo joined ...

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 ...