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Call this a continuum of my tribute to Don Sergio Osmeña Sr. that we wrote in yesterday’s column.

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During the 112th Philippine Independence Celebration at Luneta Grandstand in Manila, 10 floats paraded to showcase and higlight the last 9 years of the Arroyo administration. 

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In the shadow of a new conquering army, 112 years ago today, the founders of the Philippine Republic declared independence.

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Many are now confused with when the country’s Independence Day should really be celebrated. Many of the older generation insist that July 4 should have been the correct date of Philippine independence and not June 12.

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This year’s June 12 celebration seems more meaningful now, with the proclamation of new leaders who vow to lift our people and our country from poverty and corruption.

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The historic town of Kawit in Cavite, where the first Philippine flag was hoisted, started the festivities for the commemoration of the 111th Independence Day early today.

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It’s quite ironic to lump independence and fatherhood in one piece as you lose your independence when you become a father.

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MANILA, Philippines – Manila’s observance of the 111th Independence Day celebration was marred by politics, Vice Mayor Isko Moreno said yesterday.

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KAWIT, Philippines – The historic town of Kawit in Cavite, where the first Philippine flag was hoisted, started the festivities for the commemoration of the 111th Independence Day early today.

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It’s been 111 years to the day Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, standing on the balcony of his home in Cavite, declared Philippine independence from Spain.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY HOMEPAGE
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During the 112th Philippine Independence Celebration at Luneta Grandstand in Manila, 10 floats paraded to showcase and higlight the last 9 years of the Arroyo administration. 

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In the shadow of a new conquering army, 112 years ago today, the founders of the Philippine Republic declared independence.

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Many are now confused with when the country’s Independence Day should really be celebrated. Many of the older generation insist that July 4 should have been the correct date of Philippine independence and not June 12.

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This year’s June 12 celebration seems more meaningful now, with the proclamation of new leaders who vow to lift our people and our country from poverty and corruption.

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The historic town of Kawit in Cavite, where the first Philippine flag was hoisted, started the festivities for the commemoration of the 111th Independence Day early today.

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It’s quite ironic to lump independence and fatherhood in one piece as you lose your independence when you become a father.

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KAWIT, Philippines – The historic town of Kawit in Cavite, where the first Philippine flag was hoisted, started the festivities for the commemoration of the 111th Independence Day early today.

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It’s been 111 years to the day Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, standing on the balcony of his home in Cavite, declared Philippine independence from Spain.

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