MARKING 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, US Ambassador Lee Lipton and his wife Erika welcomed Philippine officials and diplomats to the “Freedom 250” reception in Manila ...

Every 12th of June, the Philippines commemorates Independence Day, marking the historic declaration of freedom from Spanish colonial rule on June 12, 1898. First proclaimed in Kawit, Cavite, by ...

MANILA, Philippines — No untoward incidents were recorded at events commemorating this year’s Independence Day, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday. The national police force deployed ...

For a short period in Philippine history, Independence Day was observed on July 4 in accordance with the signing of the Treaty of Manila between then President Manuel Roxas and US High Commissioner ...

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. delivers a speech in honor of the country's 128th anniversary of independence, as he leads the celebrations at the Quirino Grandstand near Rizal Park in ...

Protest actions were launched across several locations in Metro Manila on Friday morning as various groups marked Philippine Independence Day 2026 with calls to eradicate corruption and address key ...