THE National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) spearheads the celebration of the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence and Nationhood with the theme 'Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.' at Rizal Park, Luneta, Manila, on June 12 starting at 8 a.m. with a flag-raising ceremony led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Independence flagpole, Jose Rizal Monument.

This will be followed by wreath-laying rites with the President, accompanied by NHCP Chairman Lisa Guerrero Nakpil and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.