Rappler's latest stories on Philippine Independence Day
Police block protesters in 'grand mañanita' rally on Independence day
Although hundreds of individuals manage to take part in the protest in UP Diliman, other protesters were barred from entering the campus
LISTEN: These Independence Day releases will inspire you to raise your voice
Celebrate – and protect – freedom to the tune of these new songs by Dicta License, Carousel Casualties, Zild Benitez, and Martin Riggs
Supporters of anti-terror bill in Cebu City allowed to rally on Independence Day
None of them were detained unlike the 8 individuals arrested for protesting in the University of the Philippines Cebu against the passage of the anti-terrorism bill a week ago
LISTEN: Ben&Ben releases full version of 'Nakikinig Ka Ba Sa Akin' on Independence Day
'Para sa Pilipinas,' the band says on Twitter
Artists, celebs join Independence Day rallies online, in the streets
Janine Gutierrez and Mae Paner head to the ‘Grand Mañanita’ at UP Diliman, while Enchong Dee and Ebe Dancel join in Independence Day protest actions online
Japan Emperor, Xi Jinping convey Independence Day greetings to Duterte
Emperor Naruhito and Chinese President Xi Jinping relay their Independence Day greetings to the country through President Duterte
With impending anti-terror law, lawmakers urge Filipinos to guard freedoms
Opposition lawmakers say that the anti-terrorism bill, if passed, will kill freedoms
On Independence Day, Cayetano tells Filipinos 'freedom always comes at a price'
'It is right to be vigilant to abuses, but it is wrong to see a conspiracy behind every action of government,' says Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano
Best of #RP612fic memes: 2020 edition
Jose Rizal in a face mask, Katipuneros tearing their quarantine passes, Aling Marie leading the Philippine revolution are some of this year's #RP612fic entries
[OPINION] Independence in a time of terror
'Independence does not die. Not even when all freedom-fighters are murdered.'
WATCH: Aling Marie attends grand mañanita on Independence Day
She first gained popularity because of her viral video calling out President Duterte's diehard supporters
PTV apologizes after mistaking Emilio Aguinaldo for Andres Bonifacio
The state-run TV network airs a clip featuring a quick background on the Philippine Revolution led by Andres Bonifacio, but the screen instead shows a photo of Emilio Aguinaldo
Fearful but defiant: Independence Day rallies push through despite warnings
(UPDATED) The program at UP Diliman wraps up without any arrests
[OPINION | Artwork] Malayang Maria
Artist Zelina Baluyan says 'Malayang Maria' was 'formed from sleepless nights of fear and uncertainty'
Never again, vow Filipino journalists on Independence Day
At least 30 groups and close to a 100 journalists sign a joint statement to 'renew our pledge to serve the people, to continue speaking truth to power, and to guard and defend freedom of the press and of expression from all threats'
16 students arrested in Iligan City during Independence day protest
(3rd UPDATE) Kabataan Partylist Northern Mindanao says the protesters were arrested around 10 am on Friday
'Ang duyan ng magigiting': Mensahe ni VP Robredo sa Araw ng Kalayaan 2020
'Walang kalayaan ang isa kung walang kalayaan ang lahat... Ang tunay na kalayaan ay kalayaan para sa kapwa'
Robredo on fight for freedom: Resist, because a threat to one is a threat to us all
'Sa mga pagkakataong may banta sa kalayaan ng isa, kailangang lahat tayo pumalag dahil ang tunay na binabantaan ay ang kalayaan ng lahat,' Vice President Leni Robredo says on Independence Day
Duterte on Independence Day: Use courage of heroes to battle COVID-19
Air Force helicopters drop confetti and flowers over Rizal Park to commemorate the heroism of medical frontliners during the pandemic
Gamboa calls for end to ‘anomalies’ in PNP on Independence Day
'Iwaksi ang mga ma-anomalyang gawain dahil tayo ang pangunahing kagawaran na nagpapatupad ng batas,' says Philippine National Police chief General Archie Gamboa
Independence Day 2020: Gov’t rites, freedom protests in the time of physical distancing
President Duterte is in his home city of Davao, while students and sectoral groups will mount protest rallies and motorcades in key cities across the country on June 12
On eve of Independence Day protests, DOJ says rallies 'temporarily banned'
Is it legal to ban rallies during quarantine?
June 12 is 'freedom from COVID-19' for Iloilo's events industry
The newly-formed Iloilo Live Events Alliance will present 'Go Live to Live' on Philippine Independence Day, a fundraiser for the benefit of members of the Iloilo live events industry who have been hard-hit by the pandemic
Share the #StoryOfTheNation: What does freedom mean to you?
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LIST: 'Grand mañanita' and other Independence Day 2020 activities
(UPDATED) Groups will take to the streets on Friday, June 12, to protest – inspired by the widely criticized mañanita for the Metro Manila police chief
LOOK: Google Doodle for Philippine Independence Day
Check out the Doodle for the 121st Philippine Independence Day!
The week in photos: June 9-15, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
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IN PHOTOS: 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral' cast join Independence day 2018 parade
Paulo Avelino and Mon Confiado lead the parade at the Rizal Park
Highlights: Araw ng Kalayaan 2018
President Rodrigo Duterte gets heckled as a 'traitor' in the first Independence Day rites he has ever graced, and most protest actions, statements, even online memes tackle his soft, almost subservient, approach toward China
With Sereno for charm offensive, opposition projects strong front
The ousted chief justice calls on Tindig Pilipinas to join with other forces, but Senator Hontiveros says they still have a fundamental difference with the Left
IN PHOTOS: Poblacion, Makati's Independence Day 2018 party
From food, to booze, to music, it was a celebration of all things Filipino
Protester arrested for interrupting Duterte's Independence Day speech
Francis Rafael is arrested after shouting 'Huwad na kalayaan!' (False freedom!) as President Rodrigo Duterte was about to deliver his speech in Kawit, Cavite
#RP612fic: Netizens imagine PH heroes on Independence Day 2018
Filipinos use jokes and memes to visualize Philippine historical figures in modern or alternative settings
IN PHOTOS: Groups seek return of comfort woman statue
On Independence Day, #Flowers4Lolas reiterate demands for the reinstallation of the statue that 'gives a face to victims of war and militarization' and for the Philippine government 'to uphold the truth in our history'
Thousands seek jobs at Independence Day fairs
As of 1 pm, a total of 184 jobseekers are hired on the spot on Tuesday, June 12
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Cardinal Tagle hits 'fake freedom' on Independence Day 2018
'Huwad ang kalayaan kapag pinaglalaruan ang katarungan,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on the 120th Independence Day
LOOK: Google Doodle for Philippine Independence Day 2018
Featuring a lush aquatic scene, the 2018 Independence Day doodle is specific to Google visitors in the Philippines
Sotto on Independence Day 2018: PH should focus on 'independence from drugs'
(UPDATED) 'Some are worried about China, about the economy, when the real enemy is drug dependency. There is one or at least affected by one in every Filipino family,' says Senate President Vicente Sotto III
Robredo urges Filipinos to fight modern-day threats to freedom
(UPDATED) 'Sa pagdiriwang natin ng kalayaan sa araw na ito, nawa'y magkaroon ng panibagong lakas ang bawat isa sa atin na isabuhay ang diwa na ipinaglaban ng ating mga bayani,' says Vice President Leni Robredo on Independence Day
Duterte heckled during Independence Day 2018 rites
A small but loud group shouts, 'Duterte, traydor! Duterte, patalsikin!' at the start of President Rodrigo Duterte's speech in Cavite
Where Duterte, Robredo, other officials will mark Independence Day 2018
Here is a list of officials who will lead flag-raising events on Independence Day 2018, what time, and where
Bank schedules for June 12, Araw ng Kalayaan
Bookmark this page for the operating hours of banks on Independence Day, a holiday
Free train, P2P rides on Independence Day 2018
(UPDATED) The PNR, MRT3, and LRT Lines 1 and 2 will give free rides on Independence Day during select times. Certain P2P bus routes will also be free.
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PHLPost releases commemorative stamps to mark Philippine Independence Day
PRESS RELEASE: PHLPost has issued 50,000 copies of the single stamp design which can be bought at P12 each
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WATCH: PBA honors fallen Marawi heroes on Independence Day
The league honors the soldiers and police who died fighting for Marawi City
