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Marcos will lead the flagraising ceremony and wreath laying in Rizal Park in Manila.
Simultaneous flag-raising and wreath-laying rites will also be held in Kawit, Cavite; Malolos City, Bulacan; San Juan City; Manila North Cemetery; Caloocan City and Angeles City, Pampanga, according to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
A vin d'honneur or formal reception for diplomats is traditionally held during Independence Day.
The Parada ng Kalayaan 2024 will be held in the afternoon, featuring 22 floats depicting key historical events.
Filipino girl group BINI will perform after the parade.
President Marcos on Sunday invited Filipinos to celebrate the anniversary of Philippine independence, giving assurance that the government is continuously defending the country's freedom and sovereignty.
At recent camp visits, Marcos highlighted the need to strengthen the military's external defense capabilities, but clarified that the Philippines is not waging a war against anyone.
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