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Philippine Independence Day marked in Australia, but what does it really mean to be a Filipino overseas?

Crowds gather in Federation Square in Melbourne this morning, awaiting the raising of the Philippine flag to celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence Day.

Crowds gather in Federation Square in Melbourne this morning, awaiting the raising of the Philippine flag to celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence Day. Credit: Mark Dela Rosa

Filipino communities across Australia gathered for the 128th Independence Day to reflect on the true meaning of their identity while living far from home.


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Filipino communities across Australia gathered for the 128th Independence Day to reflect on the true meaning of their identity while living far from home.


Key Points

  • The Philippine Embassy and Consulates led flag-raising ceremonies in major cities including Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, and Melbourne.
  • Diplomatic leaders, Amb. Antonio Morales and Consul General Gary Domingo, emphasised the deep significance of commemorating independence under the theme of Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan.
  • For migrant Filipinos, living in a foreign land means continuously preserving their native language, history, and inherited culture.

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