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Overseas Workers: Maintaining the Spirit of Independence While Abroad

PROUD TO BE FILIPINO. Mary Jehn Fluhr, who has lived in Germany for 29 proudly waves the Philippine flag during the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day in Germany in 2024.

PROUD TO BE FILIPINO. Mary Jehn Fluhr, who has lived in Germany for 29 proudly waves the Philippine flag during the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day in Germany in 2024.

MANILA – When Filipinos mark Independence Day every June 12, the spotlight often turns to the revolutionaries of 1898, the heroes, known and unknown, who fought for the nation’s freedom from colonial rule.

But for over 10 million Filipinos abroad, the occasion also serves as a mirror that reflects their silent struggles and sacrifices.

Across continents, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including migrant Filipinos who may have also taken up another citizenship, are not just celebrating history, but are living it. Through resilience,

About: Philippine Independence Day

Philippine Independence Day, celebrated annually on June 12, commemorates the Philippines’ declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule on June 12, 1898. The declaration was made in Cavite at the ancestral home of General Emilio Aguinaldo, who later became the country’s first president. This significant day, marked by parades, speeches, and festivities, celebrates the country’s sovereignty and reflects on the long struggle for freedom against foreign domination.

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