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Commemorating independence

It’s June 12, Independence Day, and for some Filipinos, it meant a trip to the birthplace of the Philippine Republic in Kawit, Cavite, a lesson in geography, and even photo opportunities with the country’s first president, Emilio Aguinaldo.

By verafiles

Jun 12, 2012

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It’s June 12, Independence Day, and for some Filipinos, it meant a trip to the birthplace of the Philippine Republic in Kawit, Cavite,  a lesson in geography,  and even photo opportunities with the country’s first president, Emilio Aguinaldo.

Luz Rimban visited the Aguinaldo shrine and came back with the slideshow above.  

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