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 ...

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 ...

When the United States and Spain went to war over Cuba, the Philippines joined the side of the U.S. On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippine islands, and in January ...

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 ...

On the country's 126th Independence Day, several groups staged protests to object to the aggression of China in the West Philippine Sea, as well as the “interventions” of the United States to ...