Volume 22 • No. 12 • June 16 - 30 , 2026 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
Bianca Umali
Honouring freedom, facing the future
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Philippines marks 128th Independence Day
Bianca Umali at MEGA Ball 2026
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebrations on June 12, 2026, at Rizal Park and the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. The event featured the traditional flag-raising, a wreathlaying ceremony at the Rizal National Monument, vibrant colourful floats, and civic parades. Photo: PIA
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Students from the Winnipeg School Division’s Filipino bilingual program at Meadows West School proudly attended the Philippine Independence flag raising ceremony at Winnipeg City Hall on June 12, 2026, celebrating Filipino heritage, culture, and community. Back row: Vice Principal Paul Ong; Loreta Genota, teacher; Mayor Scott Gillingham; Rowena Hernandez, intercultural support worker; and Wendy Diaz, teacher. Story on p15. Photo by Nonie Manalili Photography.
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