Philippine Independence Day

by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News EDMONTON, CANADA — From the annual festival to a vehicle train, it’s a new twist to the Filipino community’s celebration of Filipino Heritage Month and Philippine Independence Day this June, due...

In honor of the 122nd Philippine Independence Day anniversary, San Diego City Councilman Chris Cate led a virtual celebration where he presented Journey lead singer Arnel Pineda with a proclamation. “The city of San Diego is...

JoKoy has been dishing out jokes on the Filipino culture from the very beginning of his career — but in his new Netflix special ‘JoKoy: In His Elements.’ He also brings world audiences to the Philippines...

With large public gatherings still prohibited across Canada, talented Filipinos in their communities are finding new ways to celebrate Philippine Heritage Month in June. In British Columbia, Philippine Days 2020 has turned a weekend festival in...

The coronavirus pandemic has forced New York Mayor Bill de Blasio to cancel all traditional city parades in June, including the most awaited 50th Pride March, as well as the biggest Philippine Independence Day parade celebration...

JERSEY CITY, NJ — It’s an annual event in New Jersey Filipinos look forward to every year — not only to celebate Philippine Independence Day, but to also see their favorite Filipino celebrities up close. This...

Https://www.Facebook.Com/justinpjtrudeau/posts/10157792111395649 It’s Filipino Heritage Month — and prime minister Justin Trudeau is also celebrating. Trudeau took to Facebook last Friday to showcase his recent visit to a local Pinoy eatery, accompanied by Scarborough Centre member of...

HOUSTON — Philippine culture and heritage was celebrated in Houston as part of the 121st Philippine Independence Day celebrations this month. Spearheaded by the newly opened Philippines consul-general office in Houston, Filipino organizations in Houston collaborated to...

NEW YORK — The annual Philippine Independence Day celebration in New York City was held 10 days early, on June 2nd. Along Madison Avenue, there was no shortage of Pinoy pride, costume colors and fun. Sam,...

LOS ANGELES — As we celebrate Philippine Independence Day this week, we recognize that there are people whose personal independence comes at a cost. In this exclusive report, Steve Angeles meets Nanay Fedelina, 82, who recently gained...