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On Oct. 14, 1943, the day of the supposed independence of the Philippines from the Japanese, the Philippine flag was raised and the national anthem was heard for the first time since the Japanese occupation.
Did you know
ON OCT. 14, 1943, people gathered in front of the Legislative Building in Manila for the declaration of the termination of the Japanese Military Administration in the Philippines and the country’s supposed independence.
Delayed invitation and desecrated flag
Over the years, I have been humbled by the invitation extended to me—either as a bona fide member of the oldest organization in the entire universe heretofore unknown to many, the Brotherhood of men under the Fatherhood of God which is Freemasonry or of the Knights of Rizal, Daet Chapter.
5,000 join Bayanihan festival in New York
NEW YORK CITY, United States—The Filipinos’ rich cultural heritage was on full display for one whole day in June during the Bayanihan Cultural Festival held in the very heart of the Filipino community in this city.
I Met Heroes In Boston
SURREAL, simply surreal. On a small stage by a busy street in the heart of Boston, the national anthem of the Philippines was sung as the flag of the Philippines was raised. Witnessing this rite were hundreds of Filipinos who were proudly quietly celebrating their Independence Day.