The Centennial of Philippine Independence
At 6:00 a.m., all cities and municipalities will hold DAYANAS of brass bands, as they were held on June 12, 1898.
At exactly 7:00 a.m., there will be simultaneous thanksgiving masses and services in all churches of all denomination nationwide.
As s customary practice, His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III, will preside over the flag-raising ceremonies at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite also at 7:00 in the morning. Simultaneous flag-raising ceremonies will be held at all historical shrines.
Starting at 9:00 a.m., Departments of National Defense and the Interior and Local Government, in cooperation with the Metro Manila Development Authority, will spearhead appropriate activities prior to the Centennial parade.
These activities may vary from sky-diving exhibitions to regattas by the bay.
At the Malacanang Palace, the President will host the traditional Vin d' Honneur at 11:00 in the morning.
Likewise, Provincial Governors and City Mayors all over the country will hold their special Thanksgiving Lunch at their respective Capitols for their constituents.
The Department of Tourism, in tandem with the Hotel and Restaurants Association of the Philippines, will host a special 3-day Philippine Centennial Food Festival at the Rizal Park. The Festival will feature regional dishes and other gastronomic delights from provinces such as Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Ilocos Region, among others.
The highlight of the Independence Day Celebration is the Philippine Centennial Parade at the Quirino Grandstand at 3:00 p.m.
The pre-parade activities starting with a hundred people with Tambuli and another hundred in tribal costumes playing drums, will signal the start of the Parade, with 50 Babaylanes (Catalonans) chanting prayers to drive away evil spirits - also a ritual of peace and thanksgiving.
Another batch of Tambuli & horn players will be at the Grandstand area to help amplify the sound of the Tambuli and shell horns.
A different kind of Military Parade will be witnessed by the public prior to the Centennial Parade.
The Military component will feature the best of the Philippines' Armed Forces. The participating contingents will be wearing new gala uniforms and will execute fancy drills and formations during the parade at selected areas, specially in front of the Quirino Grandstand.
At exactly 4:10 p.m., the June 12, 1989 scenario at Kawit, Cavite will be re-enacted, focusing on the replica of the old house of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, a three-dimension structure located opposite the Granstand. An actor playing the role of Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista will read excerpts form the Declaration of Independence. An actor playing Artemio "El Vibora" Ricarte will explain the symbols of the Philippine flag, and an actor playing the role of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo will wave the flag while the crowd shouts "Mabuhay and Kalayaan".
Then, the Banda Matanda of San Francisco de Malabon (now Gen. Trias) will play the tune of Marcha Magdalo, the anthem played after the declaration of independence.
After reading the declaration, a Philippine Flag will be given to President Aquino. The President will wave the Philippine Flag at the Grandstand. As the President waves the flag, white doves will be released, bells will be tolled, and fireworks will be lit to signal the band to play the Philippine National Anthem.
A thousand-voice choir will sing the anthem accompanies by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.
The President then delivers his centennial speech. Following his speech, a big Philippine Flag --- 100 feet in size --- with giant balloons tied to it will be released.
After the giant balloons are released, representatives of countries that had consular relations with Spanish Philippines will lead the march in the Family of Nations wearing appropriate costumes and waving their respective colors.
The Grand Centennial Parade starts at 5:00 p.m. up to 7:30 p.m. Immediately after, the people will witness massive fireworks display and participate in the revelry lasting up to the early hours of the morning.
At 6:00 a.m., all cities and municipalities will hold DAYANAS of brass bands, as they were held on June 12, 1898. At exactly 7:00 a.m., there will be simultaneous thanksgiving masses and services in all churches of all denomination nationwide. As s customary practice, His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III, will preside over the flag-raising ceremonies at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite also at 7:00 in the morning. Simultaneous flag-raising ceremonies will be held at all historical shrines. Starting at 9:00 a.m., Departments of National Defense and the Interior and Local Government, in cooperation with the Metro Manila Development Authority, will spearhead appropriate activities prior to the Centennial parade. These activities may vary from sky-diving exhibitions to regattas by the bay. At the Malacanang Palace, the President will host the traditional Vin d' Honneur at 11:00 in the morning. Likewise, Provincial Governors and City Mayors all over the country will hold their special Thanksgiving Lunch at their respective Capitols for their constituents. The Department of Tourism, in tandem with the Hotel and Restaurants Association of the Philippines, will host a special 3-day Philippine Centennial Food Festival at the Rizal Park. The Festival will feature regional dishes and other gastronomic delights from provinces such as Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Ilocos Region, among others. The highlight of the Independence Day Celebration is the Philippine Centennial Parade at the Quirino Grandstand at 3:00 p.m. The pre-parade activities starting with a hundred people with Tambuli and another hundred in tribal costumes playing drums, will signal the start of the Parade, with 50 Babaylanes (Catalonans) chanting prayers to drive away evil spirits - also a ritual of peace and thanksgiving. Another batch of Tambuli & horn players will be at the Grandstand area to help amplify the sound of the Tambuli and shell horns. A different kind of Military Parade will be witnessed by the public prior to the Centennial Parade. The Military component will feature the best of the Philippines' Armed Forces. The participating contingents will be wearing new gala uniforms and will execute fancy drills and formations during the parade at selected areas, specially in front of the Quirino Grandstand. At exactly 4:10 p.m., the June 12, 1989 scenario at Kawit, Cavite will be re-enacted, focusing on the replica of the old house of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, a three-dimension structure located opposite the Granstand. An actor playing the role of Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista will read excerpts form the Declaration of Independence. An actor playing Artemio "El Vibora" Ricarte will explain the symbols of the Philippine flag, and an actor playing the role of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo will wave the flag while the crowd shouts "Mabuhay and Kalayaan". Then, the Banda Matanda of San Francisco de Malabon (now Gen. Trias) will play the tune of Marcha Magdalo, the anthem played after the declaration of independence. After reading the declaration, a Philippine Flag will be given to President Aquino. The President will wave the Philippine Flag at the Grandstand. As the President waves the flag, white doves will be released, bells will be tolled, and fireworks will be lit to signal the band to play the Philippine National Anthem. A thousand-voice choir will sing the anthem accompanies by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. The President then delivers his centennial speech. Following his speech, a big Philippine Flag --- 100 feet in size --- with giant balloons tied to it will be released. After the giant balloons are released, representatives of countries that had consular relations with Spanish Philippines will lead the march in the Family of Nations wearing appropriate costumes and waving their respective colors. The Grand Centennial Parade starts at 5:00 p.m. up to 7:30 p.m. Immediately after, the people will witness massive fireworks display and participate in the revelry lasting up to the early hours of the morning. 