June 12, Philippines Independence Day.

Celebrations in the Philippines

June 12 is a national holiday in the Philippines commemorating the 1898 declared independence from Spanish rule by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. In 1962 then-President Diosdado Macapagal made it a public holiday through a presidential proclamation. 

President Marcos has greeted Filipinos, calling on them to learn from the past and to never again allow domination by any external force. Has he any idea how timely and how prescient this is given the pending SB1869 which will cede health control to the W.H.O and its IHRs? How this sits in light of the WEF’s One World Government that is being brought in? May his words translate to action and support of all Filipinos as we join the world community in fighting to keep national sovereignty!

Lunas Pilipinas have organized a nationwide Freedom Trail to pay tribute to those who have fought courageously to defend and win freedom for the Philippines.

The theme of our Freedom Trail is “BINHI NG KASARINLAN: Ako Ang Pag-Asa” (Seeds of Sovereignty: I Am Hope). At each historic shrine, flowers and prayers are being offered to set intentions for the beloved Philippines. Locations include:-

• Quezon City: Bantayog ng mga Bayani, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

• Bataan: Dambana ng Kagitingan, Mt. Samat, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

• Cavite: Battle of Alapan Shrine and other sites, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Pampanga: Km. 102 Death March Marker, San Fernando, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

• Bulacan: Barasoain Church, Malolos, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• Manila: Binhi ng Kalayaan Monument, Rizal Park, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

• Cebu City: Plaza Independencia, 5:30-8:30 a.m.

• Negros: Bacolod Plaza and Aniceto Lacson Shrine, 8:00-9:30 a.m.

• Iloilo: Parara Shrine, Tigbauan to Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Davao City: Roxas Freedom Park

• Cagayan de Oro: Divisoria Freedom Park

• El Salvador City Freedom Park

• Iligan City Freedom Park

All Mindanao events happened at dawn, from 4:30-6:00 a.m.

There will be an online concert this evening (12th June 2023) at 8 pm Philippines Time. I will share the links on my twitter feed this afternoon once available.

Basic Program for Freedom Trail

1. Lupang Hinirang (National Anthem of the Philippines).

2. Welcome Remarks: Explanation of today’s ceremonies and significance of this particular historic shrine.

3. Offering of flowers and flags

4. Prayers for the Nation

• Prayer of thanksgiving for our freedom.

• Prayer of petition for peace, abundance, well-being, and liberation of our nation.

• Prayer of blessing for our nation.

We are blessed by God and called to be a blessing to the nations.

Isaiah 60:1-5

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples. But the Lord will rise upon you and His glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Lift up your eyes all around and see; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be carried on the hip. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and exalt, because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you.”

BLESS THE PHILIPPINES

Please enjoy some shared images from the ongoing event.

San Nicolas de Tolentino Basilica, Talisay City.

Cinco de Noviembre Shrine, Negros.

Plaza Libertad, in front of Iloilo City Hall.