On June 12 — Philippine Independence Day — over 100 Filipinos from Winnipeg and across Canada gathered virtually for the first Halo Halo Summit hosted by Kultivation Festival, Prairie Asia ...

Philippine Independence Day happens on June 12 every year. It's a holiday where Filipinos celebrate Independence from Spain, as well as America.

In the Philippines — where Spanish and later U.S. colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was the pivotal moment when the ...

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Every year on June 12, Filipinos across the country raise the national flag and commemorate Independence Day. But did you know that there are more than one date related ...

June 12th celebration marks declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898 CBC News · Posted: Jun 12, 2023 9:15 PM PDT | Last Updated: June 12, 2023 ...

Happy Philippine Independence Day to all Filipino-Canadians! Around the world, Filipinos are celebrating the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. In Canada, Prime Minister Justin ...

ON Thursday, the Philippines will commemorate the 127th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence. More specifically, independence from Spain — freedom from that country's 333-year ...

“Finally, should the Philippines succeed in gaining her independence from Spain, we must felicitate her warmly and form an alliance of amity and commerce with her as a sister nation. Moreover, we must ...

The Honorable Marford Angeles, Philippine Consul General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, proudly launched Pinoy Fest 2025 — an electrifying celebration of Philippine Independence Day held at ...

Historical The fight for independence dates back to 1565 when Spain colonized the Philippines, naming it for King Philip II. It wasn’t until 1896 though that talk of revolution catalyzed action.