Independence Day 2012

The most significant dates in the Philippine’s history  "Independence Day"

The Philippine’s Independence day is a large celebratory event held across the country on June 12 each year. Independence Day is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide parades.  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.  Many Filipinos spend the day in parks and malls. Many Filipino communities in other countries also observe the nation’s Independence Day celebrations.

 Wikipedia: Independence Day (Philippines)

 In the Philippines, Independence Day (Filipino: Araw ng Kalayaan) is an annual national holiday observed on June 12, commemorating the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. It is the National Day of the Philippines.
The declaration of Philippine independence from the colonial rule of Spain concluded the Philippine Revolution. Philippine independence, however, was not recognized either by the United States or by Spain. The Spanish government later ceded the Philippine archipelago to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris, and the United States granted independence to the Republic of the Philippines on July 4, 1946 in the Treaty of Manila.


The flag is seen in various places across towns and cities in the Philippines during the country’s Independence Day.  Many cars, tricycles, door houses also sport miniature flags on this day.
The Philippine’s Independence Day is a national holiday so government offices are closed.  There are absolutely no classes in all schools.  Many business establishments are closed except shopping centers. Public transport such as buses, passenger jeeps, and tricycles still operate but their routes may be limited due to the closure of streets used for parades.
The Flag of the Republic of the Philippines, representing the country is symbolized by the following:
   * Royal blue field – peace, truth, and justice.
    *Scarlet red field – patriotism and valor.
    *White triangle – equality and brotherhood.
    Three stars on the corners of the triangle – the three main geographical regions of the country namely Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.    The sun at the center of the triangle – has eight rays representing the eight Philippine provinces that started the revolt against Spain.


Work Rule

Working beyond eight hours on June 12 would mean an additional payment of 30% of one’s holiday rate for every additional hour.  See the complete list of DOLE holiday pay guidelines here. If employees who have Tuesdays as their rest day come to work on Independence Day, they will get plus 30% of their regular holiday rate.
As mentioned in DOLE’s Handbook on Worker’s Statutory Monetary Benefits (released in 2010), an employee is entitled to a holiday premium only when “he/she is present or is on leave of absence with pay on the work day immediately preceding the holiday.”

Davao City, Philippines Activities & Events June 12 2012

Gawad Kalinga to build house on Independence Day
THE Gawad Kalinga (GK) Community Development Foundation Inc. is all set for the staging of the one-day house building activity in Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City, in time for the celebration of the country's 114th Independence Day on Tuesday.
The Davao Runners!

Run with us and let’s celebrate our 114th Independence Day on the road on Tuesday June 12, 2012. This is open for all and done the TDR way. Bring your own hydration and reflective gears for your safety. We will be glad to run with you so KITAKITS!

The Meeting Place: Mcdo Bajada
Assembly: 0430
Flag off: 0500
Route: Mcdo to Motolite(Lanang) and Back
Distance: 12k

Malls having their own promotions’ like 50/60% Sale
*Sm City Davao
*NCCC
*Abreeza
*Gmall
*Victoria Plaza


Job Fair 2012 for those who are Jobless and this is your Big Chance to Apply Now!

RAISE YOU  Philippines flag. Proud to be Pinoy and I love to be dabawenyos!