But with the transition of the outgoing and incoming government administration, it seems that the Philippines is celebrating "dependence day" instead. Filipinos all look up to the next leaders and how they will run the country.
Because of very high expectations, Pinoys all over the world depend so much on the new president and vice president for positive changes. The tendency of Filipinos to depend probably came from their undying hope after years of suffering from corruption of the government.
As we look back to the day we were granted our independence on June 12, 1898, let us pay tribute to the Filipinos' hopefulness and undying love for our country -- the Philippines.