Rizal National Monument, Rizal Park, Manila 12 June 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III led the flag raising ceremony at Rizal Park to celebrate the 118th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence with the theme “Kalayaan 2016: Pagkakaisa, Pag-aambagan, Pagsulong.” The President was accorded full military honors and a 21-gun salute upon his arrival, continue reading : 118th Philippine Independence Day Celebration Flag Raising Ceremony