THE 117th Independence Day celebration of the triumph of Filipinos against foreign rule was held with pomp, revelry and pride in various towns and cities across the country.

There were colorful and long parades accompanied by drum and bugle corps while thousands of young and old participants carried streamers and waved a small replica of the Philippine flag.

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