Filipinos the world over are celebrating Philippine Independence Day in their particular way this June 12. For some, celebrations have started early. Others are waiting for that momentous day. But each one is celebrating in the way only a Filipino can.
Here is a sample of the celebration and a calendar of events can be found here .
We will be updating this page as soon as more events come to our attention.
On June 12 the Philippine Celebrations begin with a Simultaneous Flag Raising and Wreath Laying Ceremony at 7 am in:
- Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park Manila
- Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolucion, Manila North Cemetery
- Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit Cavite (the President will be participating in the flag raising here.)
Rizal Park, Manila
The largest celebrations will occur, naturally, in our nation's capital. Rizal Park with its rich history and rich symbolical meaning continues to host the official ceremonies. June 12 is the focus of the activities but preparatory activities begin by June 10.
Kalayaan: Paninindigan ng Bayan
"Sinekalayaan" film showing at Rizal Open Auditorium
June 10 - Intramuros
June 11 - Panaghoy sa Suba (The Call of the River)
June 12 - Aishite Imasu 1941 (Mahal Kita)
"Parada ng Paanyaya"
June 11, 7:00 AM
"Jobs and Livelihood Fair"
June 12, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
"Mga Pamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo" Exhibits, Fairs and Demonstrations
June 11-12, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
"Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal: A Light and Sound Celebration"
June 11-14, (Free Admission)
"Flag-Raising and Wreath-laying ceremonies at Rizal National Monument"
June 12, 7:00 AM
"AFP Static Display"
June 12, 8:00 AM
"AFP Kinetic Presentation"
June 12, 10:00 AM
"PMC Drum and Bugle Team Exhibition"
June 12, 1:00 PM
"PMA Silent Drill Exhibition"
June 12, 2:00 PM
"PNPA Slow Drill Exhibition"
"Parada ng Kalayaan" at Quirino Grandstand
June 12, 4:00 PM - 6:00PM
PNOY Keynote Message
250 Voices Choir
E-Trikes
5 Theatrical group Presentations of the Social Contract with the People
"Alab ng Kalayaan" (Special Fireworks display)
June 12, 6:30 PM
"Kalayaan Booksale"
June 12
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Makati City will host their own series of celebrations together with Ayala Land
June 10 (7 p.m.)
Under the stars: A freedom concert
-Featuring Bituin Escalante, the FILharmoniKA orchestra and musical director Gerard Salonga.
June 10-July 31
“From the Sun to the Stars”: An expression of the Philippine flag.
Art Walk: An art gallery commemorating Rizal’s 150th birthday at the Legaspi, Sedeño and Salcedo underpasses.
A Story of Freedom: An art exhibit on the history and relevance of the Philippine Flag.
June 11 (9 to 5 p.m.)
“Freedom of Youth Fun Day”
A day of fun at the Ayala Triangle Gardens
-With storytelling session, paper plane workshop and design contest, and kiddie gardening class.
July 2 (1 p.m.)
“Rizal Makata”
-Appreciate Jose Rizal as a poet in a talk by National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario at the Filipinas Heritage Library.
For exercise junkies out there, you can celebrate independence day by going on a Fun Run. There are at least two available.
Philippine Run, SM Mall of Asia
3K / 5K / 10K
Registration Fee:
3K (KKK Run) – PHP 400
5K (Bonifacio Run) – PHP 500
10K (Kalayaan Run) – PHP 600
Registration Sites:
- Conquer Outdoor Shop – 2F Robinson’s Pioneer Boni
- Montanara Outdoor Shop – 2F Farmer’s Plaza, Cubao
- Khumbu Outdoor Shop – 2F Trinoma, QC
- Camp Sandugo – 5F Market! Market!, BGC
For More information Contact:
09177620087 / 09277998176
EMAIL: register@philippinerun.com, philippinerun@yahoo.com
URL: www.philippinerun.com
Independence Day Pilipinas Half Marathon, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
5AM Start
3K/5K/10K/21K
Organizer: Prymdiversions
Registration Fees and Inclusions:
21.1 km – PhP 700.00
10 km – PhP 600.00
5 km – PhP 500.00
3 km – Php 500.00
* All Race Kits include shoe tag RFID by Itemhound.
* With Age Group Competition in 10KM and 21k
* With Media Run in 5k (Top 3 -Male and Female)
Download Registration Form Here:
Independence Day Pilipinas Half Marathon 2011 - Reg Form (537)
Independence Day Pilipinas Half Marathon Singlet:
ID PHM National Colors Final Singlet 2011
Registration Venues: ROX
Contact Numbers/Details:
Email: idpmarathon@yahoo.com, prymdiversions@yahoo.com
Contact no.: 09238286570, 09223341180
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/idphm
But the Philippines is not the only place for celebrating our Iindpendence Day
Guam
Guam has hosted Filipino exiles after the US finally succeeded in their conquest. Mabini was exiled here together with other patriots and heroes. It's no wonder that Guam has many activities lined up for Philippine Independence.
June 12, 2011 - Sunday 7:30 AM
What: Flag Raising Ceremony
Where: Guam Reef Hotel - Hosted and Sponsored by Philippine Consulate General's Office and Guam Reef Hotel
June 12, 2011 - Sunday 3PM
What: Philippine Independence Day Thanksgiving Mass
Where: San Vitores Catholic Church
June 12, 2011 - Sunday
After the Philippine Independence Thanksgiving Mass
What: Mabini Shrine Wreath Laying
Where : Asan
June 17, 2011 - Friday 6PM
What: Philippine Independence Ball
Where: Sheraton Laguna Resort Guam Ballroom
Donation : $35.00 for FCG members and friends
Attire: Filipiniana / Barong Tagalog or Formal Wear
Belgium and Denmark
The presence of strong Filipino communities in these European countries are surprising. However their resilience in keeping Filipino culture alive is a testament to the strength of Filipino Nationalism.
"113TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION & CROWNING OF THE FIRST BB PILIPINAS KALAYAAN"
DATE: JUNE 12, 2011 (Sunday) 10:00 - 18:00 hrs
VENUE: Stadspark-Karel de Goedelaan corner Aartijkstraat Centrum
TORHOUT - BELGIUM
ENTRANCE: GRATIS
For info: Rutchele Gallego
alfons_van_haecke@hotmail.com
womenpeace@gmail.com
"ART EXHIBITION OF FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS"
MUZEE Scheveningen
JUNE 9 – 12, 2011
MUZEE Scheveningen
Neptunusstraat 92, 2586 GT The Hague
Free entrance to the Art Exhibition:
Thursday-Saturday, 10.00-17.00
Sunday, 12.00-17.00
– Festive Philippine 113th Independence Day Celebration. Food Court, Baratillo/Flea Market, Cultural Entertainment, Raffle Draws, Singing, Dancing & Networking.
June 11-12, 2011 from 10.00 -2.00 on Saturday June 11, 2011 and form 10-17.00 on Sunday June 12, 2011 at Amager Kulturpunkt Loftet Øresundsundsvej 4, 2.sal 2300 KBh. S
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