Independence Day Made More Meaningful with indigent children at the National Housing Authority by Metro Manila Clubs of Kiwanis

Independence Day is a celebration nationwide in the Philippines and a time for a lot of Filipinos for a vacation since it’s also a national holiday but to some of the Kiwanians under Philippine Luzon District in Division 3A; Mckinley, Malate West, Makati, Manila Bay, Pasay, Pasay North and Pasay Eagle, they made sure that 1000 kids from National Housing Authority will enjoy the freedom they are experiencing today. 

Headed by Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Lieutenant Governor for that Division which is composed of the Metro Manila clubs, they launched the feeding, medical mission and gift giving for the children that resides inside the National Housing Authority in Barangay Santo Tomas, Calauan, Laguna headed by Captain Rommel Belano. 

LRMC launches new beep™ card promo, announces free LRT-1 rides on Independence Day

Private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) joins the nation in celebrating the 124th Philippine Independence Day on 12 June 2022 with special promotional offers for commuters.

Starting 12 June 2022, the total cost of a new beep™ card with load will be PHP50 from the previous total amount of PHP100. The cost of the beep™ card itself remains at PHP30, but the minimum load required for new beep™ card purchases has been reduced to PHP20 from the previous amount of PHP70. Passengers may avail of this special offer until 30 September 2022 at LRT-1 teller booths only. beep™ cards have a validity of four (4) years, which is subject to extension upon request at the LRT-1 stations.

“We are launching this initiative to make beep™ card more accessible, more affordable for budget-conscious passengers. Through this promo, they can now buy a reloadable Stored Value Card (SVC) or beep™ at half of the previous total cost of new beep™ card with load. This aligns with LRMC’s Tap2Ride campaign which aims to promote the use of contactless transactions in LRT-1 for safety and convenience,” LRMC Head of Corporate Communications and Customer Relations Jacqueline S. Gorospe said.

Philippine Craft Beer Festival – The Biggest Local Craft Beer Celebration

Philippine Craft Beer Community, is showcasing over 30 local craft beer breweries with over a 100 different beer styles from June 10 to June 12 at the Greenfield District Mayflower Parking in Mandaluyong.

In celebration of National Independence Day, Philippine Craft Beer Community is hosting a three-day event that highlights the flavor and diversity of local craft beer. Being the only event in the Philippines that consistently brings craft beer enthusiasts from across the region together since 2018, this event proves that Filipino beer is truly world-class and worth celebrating. With artisanal beer culture slowly gaining traction in terms of popularity in the Philippines, the Philippine Craft Beer Community hopes to bring in both patrons and newcomers alike. 

Jollibee in Philippine Barong Funko Pop!: An Independence Day exclusive

One of the country’s greatest pop culture icons will always be its most beloved bee—Jollibee. For over 40 years, Jollibee has made a notable mark in the lives of millions, making it stand out as a pillar of Filipino joy and pride, anywhere in the world.

Jollibee once again showcases  the true spirit of Pinoy pride, as it launches a new and exciting collaboration with Global toy brand Funko Pop that aims to pay tribute to an ever-jolly nation.

This June 12, as the Philippines celebrates its independence day, the country’s leading Filipino brand and largest fast-food chain will be launching a limited-edition Jollibee in Philippine Barong Funko Pop!, with 6 Jollibee flagship stores nationwide holding a midnight countdown for its grand unveiling at the following branches: Jollibee E. Rodriguez, Jollibee Dolores Junction, Jollibee Molino Boulevard, Jollibee Matina Town Square Drive Thru, Jollibee Gen. Luna, and Jollibee BGC Triangle Drive.

Reminiscences - A Philippine Independence Tribute Concert All St On June 11-12

Ephesus Teatron Group Inc. proudly presents “REMINISCENCES" - A celebration of 121 Years of Philippine Independence featuring TRIBU.

The tribute concert will be held on June 11 (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. June 12 (Wednesday) at 3 pm and 7 pm at the Carlos P. Romulo auditorium,RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

REMINISCENCES will feature a repertoire of unforgettable patriotic songs of freedom, love and inspiration to commemorate the 121st Anniversary of Philippine Independence. 

Songs like Bayan Ko (My Country), the intensely patriotic Sa Mahal Kong Bayan (To My Beloved Country) by Lucio San Pedro, and to with even more patriotic fervor Pilipinas Kong Mahal (My Beloved Philippines) by Francisco Santiago, among many other songs that depict Filipino heroism, will relive the music and celebrate the heroes and brave people who made this country possible and those who defend our way of life.

ABS-CBN launches “One Love, One Pinas” campaign on Independence Day

ABS-CBN pays tribute to the good qualities of Filipinos through the “One Love, One Pinas” campaign, which was launched June 12 as the nation celebrated its 120th year of independence.

The leading and largest Filipino-owned media and entertainment company ABS-CBN, dubbed the Kapamilya network by its viewers, set off its on-air and digital campaign during its annual flag-raising ceremony with a special video showing people from around the Philippines who spread love and positivity in their own ways. The video which highlights values of Filipinos from all walks of life was seen via ABS-CBN and outside the Philippines via The Filipino Channel (TFC) platforms worldwide. 

MUSIC LYF: Rico Blanco takes Galactik Fiestamatik to first major solo concert

Fiesto Bandido—that musical wizard more popularly known as singer/songwriter/showman Rico Blanco—has pulled it off once again.

On Philippine Independence Day, June 12, 2013, Rico made history as he held his first solo concert dubbed “Rico Blanco LIVE!” at the Music Museum. The event was sold out by the week it was held as his fans, friends, and supporters trooped to the venue to witness what was promised to be a highly visual out-of-this-world journey through Rico Blanco's musical career. This wasn't just your standard concert; it was a show in every sense of the word.

Freedom Rocks at Araneta!

Last Independence day, the Araneta Center made sure that Filipinos will enjoy and appreciate the historical date with an one of a kind event that happened in the new Gateway Park located beside the big dome, the Smart Araneta Coliseum, which is also where the big Christmas Tree is located. Freedom Rocks is a free concert offering to the public together with great variety of food from the merchants of the Food Bazaar at the venue.

Mega Pinoy Pride Showcases World Renowned Filipinos

This June 12, Independence Day a special exhibit opens to the public showing a gallery of world-famous Filipinos who gave pride and glory to the country.

In celebration of Independence Day, SM Megamall and Mega Magazine (Mega Publishing Group) have set up the exhibit MEGA PINOY PRIDE featuring people like American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez, NBA Coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, Tony Tan Caktiong of Jollibee Foods, and the list goes on with:

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Independence Day Sale at the SM Store

Be fashion Independent! Shop at The SM Store INDEPENDENCE DAY SALE! From June 8 to 12 SM Stores are open so you can freely shop your hearts out!
Again it is from June 8-12, 2013 with Up to 50% off on selected items and get a free P100 snacks coupon for a minumum P3000 single reciept happening at all SM Stores nationwide.

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Freedom Rocks at the Araneta Center

Were just 5 days away until Independence day, and aside from the colors of freedom, Araneta Center have come up with a event that will make you scream FREEDOM ROCKS! That’s why OPM bands Join The Club and Tanya Markova are rockin’ the night away on June 12 at The Araneta Center…for FREE! Yes, it’s FREE! We are giving you a FREE CONCERT on Independence Day!

100 lucky Facebook fans of The Araneta Center will get the chance to bring home goodies through an online promo, so watch out for our announcement today!

What are you waiting for?  Grab your friends and family and join our freedom party!

Celebrate your freedom with good music, good food, and good vibes here at The Araneta Center!

Log on to www.facebook.com/aranetacenter and follow us @aranetacenter!

GMA artists at the Philippine National Day in Expo 2012 Yeosu, Korea

GMA artists at the Philippine National Day in Expo 2012 Yeosu, Korea.  The Kapuso Network, today’s number one broadcast station in the country, lends a helping hand to the Department of Tourism as the latter mounts the country’s participation in Expo 2012. Kyla and JayR are all set to showcase the Filipino’s world-renowned musicality when they perform at the forthcoming Philippine National Day. According to GMA Network Chairman & CEO, Atty Felipe L Gozon, helping the government mount such events abroad is part of GMA’s “serbisyong totoo” to the Filipino nation. “We must do our share in boosting our image in the global arena. The least we can do is lend our talents to the Expo in Korea.”

MUSIC LYF: Three emerging Filipino artists lead Singapore concert

THREE emerging Filipino artists—a singer-composer, a boy band, and an acoustic princess—were chosen to lead one of the biggest Filipino independence day celebrations in the island state of Singapore this June. 

The sentimental prince of Philippine music Myrus, foremost Filipino boy band 1:43, and acoustic artist Princess Velasco will be performing their latest hits, as well as covers of popular Original Pilipino Music (OPM), in a rare musical festival titled “Philippines: One World Concert 2012” on June 10 at The Coliseum of the posh Hard Rock Hotel in Resorts World, Singapore.

“Our three banner talents namely Myrus, 1:43 and Princess Velasco represent the next wave of global Filipino artists. Their songs showcase how comparable OPM is to the music of the world,” says Singaporean director Jaden Zanders of Jaz-E Entertainment, the concert organizer.

Celebrate Fourth of July With Barbecue!

On July 4, Monday, 7:30pm at Clawdaddy Bonifacio High Street, will be serving American Cuisine for Php 500. Seats are limited to 30 people and reservation is until July 2 only

July has arrived and people on the opposite side of the world are already making their preparations for the commemoration of their proud nation’s independence. The whole world will be watching the USA’s Independence Day celebration to witness the night sky turn to a brilliant display of lights and colors. But apart from grand fireworks — which is the main highlight of the day — another thing that makes the Fourth of July special is the food.

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First of all...

As we celebrate the 113th year of our independence, it also marks a lot of firsts and rebirths. First, this is the first Independence day of PNoy but the holiday falls on a weekend that many wished it was the past administration. Second, this is also the first time I went to Pampanga to witness a clean up drive to promote a river cruise in the near future. Next, it is also Pentecost in the Catholic Church which marks the start of the mission of the apostles with gifts given by the Holy Spirit. Then it is also a rebirth of the Hiedelburg fountain in Rizal Park where the hero used to drink back in Germany. The week also starts the school year to other schools and also some colleges and universities. The country has gone through a lot and 113 years is no joke as it was also mixed with tears, sighs, blood and sweat of Filipinos who fought for this freedom. Lucky for us, we never got into Forced Labor, Spanish prosecution and Martial Law. But we also have our problem that we also need to face at these times. So independence will also depend on its people on how to keep it.

Freedom is what we celebrate today and its our duty to take care of it.

Summer is Not Yet Over at Fontana Independence Day Music Festival

Schools in but summer is not officially over as it also independence day at Fontana Leisure Park in Clark, Pampanga. The party kick in on June 11, 2011 with a jam-packed array of singers and bands of different genres that everybody will enjoy. Fontana, known for its world class facilities that draws tourists to central Luzon,  boast this event to be similar to Spring Break parties in the United States. The main stage will be at the Olympic size pool and stretches to the wide area of the vicinity.

 At the presscon, it is revealed that the artists that will perform on June 11 consists of D-Coy (Beatmatics), Wika Artists, Artstrong Clarion, DJ Joker, Nyko Maca, DJ Arbie, and MIzz Snaper plus famous bands like Slapshock, Sandwich, Peace Pipe, Tropical Depression, Pop Shuvit and Kalayo with sexy acts like the Mocha Girls. Hosted by the alluring Paloma and MC Dash.

 Aside from the music one can also get into fun games and surprizes that will surely keep you entertained all day. And with Brazilian models who will also grace the event, its definitely a party to go to! Fontana also offers a free shuttle ride from Manila to Clark for those who wants to  escape the city for this independence day weekend. For tickets you can go to http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/ or visit the Fontana Leisure Park Facebook page and website.

 

AXN Celebrates Philippines Independence Day

As the Philippines celebrates Independence Day on June 12 this year, AXN would like to invite its viewers from the Philippines to send in their well wishes, greetings and their thoughts on what this special day means to them.

Entries should be less than 50 words each and may be in Tagalog, English or Taglish. Send them in by noon on 31 May to our Facebook fanpage (click here for direct link) or email contests@axn-asia.com with the subject title ‘AXN Celebrates Philippines Independence Day’. Shortlisted entries will be broadcasted on AXN on 12 and 13 June.

For the sole purposes of broadcast, AXN reserves the right to edit, adapt or abridge the comments, especially those of a religious, sexual or racial nature. Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

Happy 4th of July!

 

Its the 4th of July which most Americans would celebrate independence day that also means barbecue day! For us Pinoys, its not really big but the government decalres it as the Filipino-American friendship day. Exactly 65 years ago, it was also known that this used to be the independence day of the Philippines. However, since President Macapagal changed it o June 12, the new generation does not really celebrate this day. Call centers with US clients would mean something to them as there would be less calls or even a holiday for some.  Nevertheless, the 4th of July is still something to blog about even in the Philippines. And yes, I do have relatives in the states and I know they are celebrating this one. I hope that when it come to our own independence day, we would be proud and celebrate it to comemorate our history which we also share with the americans.

Happy Independence Day! Still Proud to be Brown!

Here is a unique way to show my love for the Philippines. Its a poem I wrote years ago, make sure you read of them to know the story. Happy Independence day!

Nais kong maging Hapon
Isang hapong ‘di marunong mag- Filipino
Hapon na hindi alam ang Pilipinas
Nihonjin sa puso at diwa

Babad sa teknolohiya ng Akihabara
Maging ninja, Maglaro ng Shougi
O magtsaa sa bundok Fuji
Isang aktibong deboto ng Shinto

Maglaro ng yelo sa Sapporo
Sumakay ng Shinkansen Araw-araw
Mabakasyon sa Naha sa tag-init
Maging samurai at mag-hara kiri

O di kaya ay gumawa ng manga
Anime, Hentai at Sentai
Magsulat ng Kanji
Katakana, at Hiragana

Magbilang ng Tenki, Gatsu at Jikan
Magbilang ng Yen at sen
Magbabad sa mga onsen
Manood ng No at Kabuki

Bumati ng Konichiwa
Magpaalam ng Sayoonara
Kumain ng Ramen at Takoyaki
Yakisoba at Shushi

Mamasyal sa Okinawa
Sa Lungsod ng Nagasaki at Nara
Magdrive ng Honda at Toyota
Sa mga lansangan ng Shibuya

Ngunit bakit kailangan kong maging hapon?
Upang masayang buhay ay magkaroon
Mangibang bansa para makisama
At mabuhay upang lunukin ang kanilang kultura

Pinoy na nga ako noong isinilang
Ngunit kaunlara’y sa ibang bayan ay nakita
Na nais ko rin tuklasin at maranasan
Ang kanilang mga bagay na sa aki’y nagpahanga

Hindi ko lang nais maging hapon
Maging Kano ay ninais ko na rin
Malay, Intsik, Thai, at Europeo
Lahat na ng lahi, wag lang Pilipino

Bakit di ko ba mahal ang bayan ko?
Dahil wala ba dito ang hinahanap ko?
O hindi sapat ang mayroon dito?
Sa tingin ko, ang mata ko’y bulag

Sanay na kasi ako sa mabigat na trapik,
Pandesal, itlog at dyaryo
Sa dumadaan na puto at taho
At sa mga tao nagtratrabaho

Sawa na yata ako sa ating mga tanawin
Na bundok, dagat at buhangin
Sa mga bagyo na may kakatuwang pangngalan
At sa Lupang Hinirang na aking kakantahin

Ngunit nais ko palang maging pinoy muli
Kumain ng Balot at sumakay ng Jeep
Makipagbalagtasan, Makipagtsimisan
Magtext ng walang hangan

Balikan ang Boracay, Palawan at Cebu
Lumamon ng pulutan at tumunga ng beer
Makipatintero, Mag-arnis at escrima
Bumati ng Mabuhay at Kamusta

Akala ko na ang pinoy ay bunga lang
Ng pinaghalong kastila, kano at hapon
Lagyan ng ibang sahog
Hayan! Pilipino ang tawag diyan

Yun pala nasilaw lang talaga ako
Sa kinang at ganda ng bansa nila
Tama nga ang mga siinabi nila
“Kay tagal mong nawala, babalik ka rin”

Yun pala ang pinoy, sa una’y bansa’y itatakwil
Pero kinalaunan matututo itong mahalin
Nais ko pa rin na maging Hapon
Pero higit na nais kong maging Pilipino