Makati Celebrates 115 Years of Philippine Independence

 
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Philippine Independence Day is an annual national holiday commemorating the Day of Freedom or "Araw ng Kalayaan". It is observed every 12th of June to commemorate the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.

Independence Day was officially observed on July 4 until the Republic Act No. 4166, which set out to move the holiday to June 12, was approved on August 4, 1964.

It is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide celebrations in the form of parades and events related to Independence Day.  However, the main highlight is the police and military parade in Manila headed by the country’s incumbent president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute.

DOTC Receives Bids for Supply of Additional MRT Trains

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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) conducted bid submission and opening activities yesterday (11 June 2013) for the P 3.769-Billion MRT-3 Capacity Expansion Project, disclosing that it has decided to drop a proposal to purchase second-hand trains from Spain.

“We looked at our options for purchasing some of the coaches from Metro de Madrid, but it turns out that this would not have significantly improved the timeframe we are working on,” said DOTC spokesperson Migs Sagcal.

“So we decided to continue with the ongoing procurement of new trains instead. This should also result in lower maintenance costs,” he added.

Facebook Face Off Freedom Rocks at the Araneta Center

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Let's celebrate Independence Day with a Rockin' Concert plus fun and games at the Araneta Center.

Free Entrance for everyone out there who wants to party the night out with lots of rockin' goodness!

Facebook Face Off Freedom Rocks at the Araneta Center - An Independence Day concert featuring Tanya Markova and Join The Club.

There will also be a Freedom wall, face painting, drinking games and lots of prizes for everyone. Join us at the Araneta Center.

Please feel free to bring friends and family so you guys can enjoy Indpendence Day at The Araneta Center!

June 12 5:30 pm at Gateway Park