Philippines - Independence Day celebrations

(12 Jun 1998) T/I: 11:18:15
The Philippines set aside the pain of Asia's financial crisis on Friday (12/06) to toast 100 years of Independence from Spain. At least two million people jammed a seaside park and cultural centre in downtown Manila to watch a parade of 54 floats and military and civilian brass bands, police said. A massive fireworks display was due to follow along with a night of street dancing. President Fidel Ramos stepped onto the balcony of a restored house in the town of Kawit, south of Manila, to re-enact revolutionary leader General Emilio Aguinaldo's waving of the
Filipino tricolor in defiance of colonial power Spain on June 12, 1898.
SHOWS:
PHILIPPINES, 12/6
WS Philippines flag being raised over crowd,
People flying flags;
WS war memorial, Filipino President Fidel Ramos addressing the crowd in english;
WS large Filipino flag being carried in street parade,
People in traditional dress dancing,
Vs colourful floats,
Vs officials clapping and watching the parade;
Vs night shots of fireworks display.
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Philippines was already hit by the Asian Financial Crisis that time but the celebrations must go on.

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June 12, 1998

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🇵🇭MABUHAY!!!🇵🇭

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1:41. Outgoing President FVR and Incoming President Erap

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Walang Air Force Wala na ba Ang Blue Diamond Nung Panahon nayan ?

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Joseph Ejercito Estrada
President of the Philippines 🇵🇭