Rappler's latest stories on independence day 2017
Citizenship, identity and global Filipinos
In a world where Filipinos are everywhere where our diaspora has no boundaries it is time to take a liberal approach to Filipino citizenship
WATCH: PBA honors fallen Marawi heroes on Independence Day
The league honors the soldiers and police who died fighting for Marawi City
#SalamatSaSerbisyo: Netizens show support for Marawi soldiers, cops
Responding to MovePH s callout social media users share words of encouragement and gratitude for security forces battling terrorists in Marawi City
FULL TEXT: 'Ang kalayaan ay patuloy na ipinaglalaban at inaalagaan'
Senator Panfilo Lacson a Caviteño leads the celebration in Kawit Cavite where Philippine independence was declared 119 years ago on June 12 1898
PH stars celebrate Independence Day
Pia Wurtzbach Katarina Rodriguez Aiza Seguerra and other celebrities share messages of faith hope and courage
IN PHOTOS: Philippines marks Independence Day 2017
UPDATED From touching scenes in crisis hit Marawi City to protests in Metro Manila here is a look at how Filipinos celebrated the 119th anniversary of the declaration of the country s independence
Robredo urges Filipinos to defend 'weakening' institutions
We are already seeing our institutions being eroded We must move swiftly and effectively to ensure that they are strong enough for our children s children says Vice President Leni Robredo
FULL TEXT: Robredo's Independence Day 2017 message
Read Vice President Leni Robredo s 2017 Independence Day message in full
Dureza to Zamboangueños: Support martial law, but remain vigilant
Presidential Adviser on Peace Process Jesus Dureza leads the Independence Day celebration in a city that knows like Marawi how it is to be besieged by terrorists
PH honors 'heroes of Marawi' with noontime salute
The names and photos of 58 fallen soldiers and police are flashed on television and read out on radio at noon on Independence Day
Tearful flag-raising in Marawi as PH celebrates Independence Day
The provincial capitol and the city hall in Marawi hold simultaneous flag raising ceremonies for the first time since May 23
Senate minority to Congress, SC: Preserve independence, democracy
The Senate minority bloc also urges the public to fight for democracy amid the proliferation of fake news
Duterte skips PH Independence Day rites in Luneta
3rd UPDATE This was supposed to be Duterte s first Independence Day as president
Duterte on Independence Day: Let's preserve PH sovereignty
UPDATED The country faces challenges to its sovereignty including the Marawi crisis and the West Philippine Sea dispute
Philippine Independence Day 2017 events
Here are the events lined up as the Philippines celebrates the 119th anniversary of its independence on Monday June 12
