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MANILA, Philippines – From patriotic posts to memes and history fan fiction, Filipinos across different social media platforms shared how they celebrated the 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Among them are artists, who shared their creative takes commemorating the historic day.

Most of the art inspired by this year’s Independence Day centered around the current tension between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea, and the presence of Chinese influence in the country.

“Hindipendence Day,” Tarantadong Kalbo captioned his work, featuring the flags of the United States and China. The two super powers are perceived to be establishing influence and dominance in the Asia-Pacific, including the Philippines,…

Source:https://www.rappler.com/philippines/artists-works-depict-tension-with-china-independence-day-2024/