Philippines is celebrating its 123 years of Independence this year. It is known as ‘Araw ng Kasarinlan’ in the Filippo language which means ‘Day of Freedom’. The Philippines Independence Day is also a national holiday that is celebrated all over the country with a great interest. Ang Araw ng Kalayaan, o Philippine Independence Day, ay isang mahalagang pagdiriwang sa Pilipinas na ginugunita tuwing Hunyo 12 bilang tanda ng kasarinlan ng bansa mula sa pananakop ng mga Kastila. Ito ay paalala ng kabayanihan, sakripisyo, at katapangan ng mga Pilipinong lumaban para sa kalayaan ng bayan. Philippine Independence Day celebration: Highlights at Kalayaan 2025 in Dubai Kristine Erika Agustin June 1, 2025 Thousands of Filipinos from across the UAE gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre to mark the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence through Kalayaan 2025. This year's theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan”, captures the essence of the celebration—freedom, future, and history—woven together to guide a nation rising from its past and marching into its future. Independence Day[1] (Filipino: Araw ng Kasarinlán; also known as Araw ng Kalayaan, "Day of Freedom") is a national holiday in the Philippines observed annually on June 12, [2] commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. [2] A full-day celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day will be held on June 21, from 10 AM to 4:30 PM at Al Jaheli Theatre, Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, with the theme “Kalayaan 2025: A Festival of Philippine Culture.” On this day every year, Filipinos — in the Philippines and beyond — commemorate and celebrate the country’s hard-won freedom. However, there was a time when Filipinos observed “Araw ng Kasarinlan” or “Araw ng Kalayaan” on July 4, which is the same day as American Independence Day. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos announced that preparations for this year’s grand celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Kalayaan 2025, are now in their final stages. Day, Kalayaan 2025, are now in their final stages. “We’re putting the final touches on Kalayaan 2025, and it’s shaping up to be something truly special! Philippine Independence Day isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s a symbol of resilience, pride, and hope. The 2025 celebrations will blend tradition with innovation, driven by digital platforms, community efforts, and our shared history. 127th Philippine Independence Day Celebrated in Rome, Malta, and Firenze with Pride, Culture, and Community Spirit. Every year, Filipinos across the UAE gather to celebrate their roots—and this June, Kalayaan 2025 will mark the 127th Philippine Independence Day with a full day of culture, connection, and celebration. The Philippines will mark its 126th Independence Day on June 12, with lots and lots of events celebrating our freedom, renewing calls for patriotism, and harking on Filipino pride. Philippine Independence Day used to be celebrated on July 4, alongside the United States' own Independence Day, up The National Historical Commission of the Philippines, by virtue of Republic Act No. 10086 and Administrative Order No. 23, s. 2011, will lead our country’s commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and Nationhood from 2023 to 2026. The theme Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Today, June 12, 2024, the Philippines commemorates the 126th anniversary of its independence. The theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.’, emphasizes the intertwined essence of freedom, future, and history in shaping the nation. Spearheaded by the National This epic Philippine Independence Day event is set to be the largest and most electrifying Filipino gathering in the UAE, with over 25,000 kababayans expected to join the fun. “Kalayaan 2025 On 12 June 2024 in the afternoon, the much-awaited Parada ng Kalayaan 2024 will start at 3:00 PM, showcasing the different historical events which signified the start of our journey to Philippine independence. The first agencies established by the young Philippine Republic then, will also be featured along with their present-day agency On 5 June 2025, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Coast Guard and the other uniformed services will showcase their artistic and cultural talents at the annual “Musikalayaan” at the Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium, 6:00 p.m. Today, June 12, Filipinos across the globe proudly celebrate Philippines Independence Day, or Araw ng Kalayaan. This national holiday honors the day in 1898 when the country declared its independence from over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule. Kalayaan 2025 - 127th Philippine Independence Day. 97 likes · 53 talking about this. Nonprofit organization Linggo ng Kalayaan, or Independence Week, is a week-long celebration before the Philippines Independence Day. On June 1, 1992, Former President Corazon C. Aquino signed Proclamation No. 914, declaring the period of June 6 to 12 of every year as “Linggo ng Kalayaan.”
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