epa13031701 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C), walks past military cadet honor troops during ceremonies marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule....

epa13031700 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C), leads the wreath laying ceremony marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

epa13031705 A giant Philippine flag is hoisted during ceremonies marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

epa13031706 A member of the Philippine Army Security and Escort Battalion stands under a giant Philippine flag during ceremonies marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of Spanish...

epa13031712 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C) waves and walks with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (R) during ceremonies marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of...

epa13031711 People begin to arrive to watch ceremonies marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

epa13031710 Members of the Philippine Army Security and Escort Battalion take a patriotic oath during ceremonies marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. ...

epa13031709 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C) boards a vehicle after ceremonies marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

epa13031708 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C), leads the wreath laying ceremony marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on 12 June 1898 after more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

epa13031707 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (3-L), with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (2-L) and their son, Congressman Sandro Marcos (L), lead the flag raising ceremony marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day anniversary at the Jose Rizal Monument of Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines, 12 June 2026. The Philippines declared independence on...