The Philippines marked its 127th Independence Day with a celebration on June 12, 2025, in Kawit, Cavite—the birthplace of Philippine independence. Relive how the GoodNewsPilipinas team covered the patriotic energy at the 126th Independence Day celebration in Kawit in this special report from last year: Philippines Marks 126th Independence Day at Historic Aguinaldo Shrine With […]
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Cultural Center of the Philippines’ facade lit for flag and independence days
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Pasay City has started lighting up its facade with the colors of the country’s flag to mark the celebrations of the National Flag Day and Philippine Independence Day.
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Kawit’s Christmas Eve Maytinis Festival goes virtual in 2020
Kawit, Cavite’s annual Maytinis Festival Procession and Parade of Floats traditionally held on Christmas Eve and witnessed by thousands who flock to the streets of the historic Philippine Independence town is going virtual in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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These Filipino-inspired fonts, elements, templates are now on Canva
Graphic design platform Canva has joined the Philippines’ celebration of Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month) this August by launching a content collection of fonts, elements, and templates that are uniquely Filipino.
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Starting a fresh Gift-giving tradition in 2020!
Today I am 10 years old. And I start a new decade with you all! Let me talk about gift-giving before I go off to experience the beach on my birthday.
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1st Living History Museum Tour in Kawit reveals least-known facts about 19th century Philippines
The Philippines’ first Living History Museum Tour in Kawit, Cavite reveals first-person stories of least-known facts about the revolution that gave birth to the declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898. The first person interpretation tour dubbed “Sa Aming Tahanan (In Our Home)” presents real and composite characters dressed according to their times while telling stories […]
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5 Must-Experience Destinations in Kawit, home of Philippine Independence
Kawit town in Cavite province is once again in the national headlines as the nation observes June 12 as the 121st Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. On that day the Philippines holds simultaneous flag raising programs all over the country but the main source of Filipino Pride comes from Kawit. The town holds […]
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150th birth anniversary of 1st Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo celebrated on PHLPost commemorative stamps
The 150th birth anniversary of the Philippines’ first and youngest president, Emilio Aguinaldo, was celebrated by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) with the release of commemorative stamps honoring the revolutionary leader. Aguinaldo is credited with leading the Declaration of Philippine Independence from the Spanish colonizers, giving the Philippines its national flag, and a national anthem […]
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1st Fil-Am Orchestra leads PH Independence Day rites
The first and only Filipino orchestra outside the country led the festive opening of the 117th Philippine Independence Day rites in California.
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