THE NATIONAL Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will spearhead the celebration of the 127 th anniversary of Philippine Independence and Nationhood with the theme ‘Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.’ on 12 June 2025 at Rizal Park, Luneta, Manila, 7:00 AM.
The program shall start with a flag-raising ceremony to be led by His Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Independence flagpole, Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park, Manila. This will be followed by wreath-laying rites, where the President will be accompanied by NHCP Chairperson Regalado Trota Jose Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. Arrival and departure honors will be provided by the AFP.
Immediately following the commemorative rites this year is the much-awaited Parada ng Kalayaan 2025, featuring different historical events that signified the start of our journey to nationhood, and various festival performances representing different regions. This year will also include a showcase of select Philippine festivals from the regions. In the evening, Musikal III: Ang Tanghalan at Ang Kalayaan will be staged at the Metropolitan Theater with talented Filipino artists at the helm.
Simultaneous flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies will also be done at the Dambanang Emilio Aguinaldo in Cavite, Barasoain Church Historical Landmark in Malolos City, Bulacan, Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine in San Juan City, Mausoleo delos Veteranos dela Revolucion in Manila North Cemetery, Andres Bonifacio National Monument in Caloocan City, and Museo ng Kasaysayang Panlipunan ng Pilipinas in Angeles City, Pampanga. Flag-raising rites will also be done in all twenty-eight (28) NHCP museums, local government units across the country, and in all Philippine embassies abroad.
From 10-11 June, are the Mga Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo which features more than 50 various government agencies and offices in almost 150 booths showcasing their products and services. Other components such as the Kadiwa ng Pangulo led by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will be selling fresh produce for both days, while the Klinikalayaan 2025 will bring free consultation and basic medical, dental and optical services. Not to be missed are the AFP and major uniformed services Static Display for both days.
Earlier, Musikalayaan 2025, participated in by various uniformed personnel, was held last 5 June while the Parada ng Pag-anyaya, a morning parade of our firefighters through major Manila roads was conducted 8 June.
The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research, and publications, and to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures.
