Dom Galeon

2 weeks ago | mb.com.ph | Dom Galeon

Every June, flags deck lampposts in almost all major thoroughfares of every city in the country. Then, on June 12, every government office and public institution holds a ceremony raising the white, blue, and red, with its sun and stars high, to the martial tune of “Lupang Hinirang.” At Luneta, an arguably more special ceremony has traditionally been attended by the President of the Republic (save for last administration’s).