Google celebrates Philippine Independence Day 2024 via Doodle
MANILA, Philippines — Google is celebrating the Philippine Independence Day by highlighting the Philippine flag in its doodle.
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A growing Filipino diaspora means plenty of celebration worldwide for Philippine Independence Day
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 island nation first made a bold move for autonomy.
LIST: 50 bars that exchange cucumbers into free drinks for 'World Cucumber Day'
MANILA, Philippines — To mark "World Cucumber Day" on June 14, international spirits label Hendrick’s Gin brings back the Cucumber Currency Exchange where over 50 bars across Metro Manila will allow guests to exchange a cucumber for a Hendrick’s & Tonic drink.
Tsinoys urged: Serve as bridge in West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino-Chinese community has a significant role in de-escalating tensions and resolving the conflict in the West Philippine Sea, in which they could serve as a “bridge” between China and the Philippines, according to Senate President Francis Escudero.
Press Release - Chiz: Long history of cooperation should help ease PH-China tension over WPS
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has expressed optimism that the West Philippine Sea disputes will be resolved peacefully, owing to the long history of cooperation and cultural exchange between the Philippines and China.
LIST: Road closures, rerouting to look out for on Independence Day
MANILA, Philippines — Temporary road closures will be implemented in the streets of Manila to give way for the celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence Day on June 12.
Sweden seeks stronger ties with Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The embassy of Sweden in Manila held its Swedish National Day celebration on June 6 with a focus on enhancing bilateral ties with the Philippines in key areas including defense and security, industrial development, innovation and health care.
GCash, Filipino community celebrate Independence Day in New York
MANILA, Philippines — GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, took part in Independence Day commemorations in New York City, hosted by the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI), a non-profit umbrella organization of Filipino-American associations along the East Coast.