Independence Day in the Philippines is observed annually on June 12, commemorating the country's independence from Spain in 1898. Credit: AP/Patrick Sison. By The Associated PressJune 11, 2024.

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.

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From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, Max’s Restaurant will be leading the celebration of Philippine Independence Day at Micronesia Mall’s center court, featuring a singing contest ...

Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday reminded Filipinos that the country's hard-earned freedom must never be taken for granted, urging everyone to ...

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the Philippines Mohamed Alqataam Alzaabi congratulated the Philippine government and the Filipino people on the ...

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BACOLOD City Lone District Representative and mayor-elect Greg Gasataya urged Bacolodnons to rekindle the spirit of unity and ...