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June 12, 2028

Araw ng Kalayaan leads today's complete edition for Philippines.

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Monday, June 12, 2028

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A serene view of Basco harbor in the Philippines with a rowboat and lush greenery.
Regional/Cultural Day

Araw ng Kalayaan

The anniversary of the 1898 declaration of independence from Spain, declared by Emilio Aguinaldo from the balcony of his house in Kawit, Cavite. The celebration includes a flag-raising ceremony at the Aguinaldo Shrine, a military parade, and the flying of the Philippine flag. The day is both celebration and reflection, because independence was short-lived. The Philippines was colonized by the United States from 1898 to 1946, and the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) killed over 200,000 Filipinos. The day is a reminder that freedom has always been fought for and never freely given.

A herd of wildebeests resting on dry grass in Tanzania's savannah, capturing wildlife harmony.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Tanzania Day

You observe the incredible wildlife of Tanzania, where lions, African elephants, giraffes, and zebras roam the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro regions. You find that Tanzanian households most commonly keep dogs, cats, and chickens as pets. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.