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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider Marcos hails winners, artists in Independence Day float design competitions

Marcos hails winners, artists in Independence Day float design competitions

Published Jul 11, 2025 03:29 pm
President Marcos has honored  the winners of the float design and festival performance competitions during the celebration of the 126th Independence Day.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos lead the awarding of the winners of the float design and festival performance competitions during the celebration of the 126th Independence Day. (Photo courtesy of PCO)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos lead the awarding of the winners of the float design and festival performance competitions during the celebration of the 126th Independence Day. (Photo courtesy of PCO)
Marcos acknowledged the extraordinary creativity displayed by the participants, which he said reflects the country's origins, beliefs, and collective aspirations.
“Your creativity, passion, the spirit that brings depth and meaning to who we are as a nation. Kaya’t saludo ako sa inyong lahat (I salute you all),” the President said in an awarding ceremony in Malacañang on Thursday, July 10.
The June 12 Parada ng Kalayaan 2025 showcased vibrant cultural dances and floats that represented the diverse traditions of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and depicted key historical moments during the Philippine Revolution.
Marcos also expressed appreciation for the contributions of artists, designers, dancers, organizers, support staff, float makers, and cleanup crews in making the event successful.
He expressed hopes that the participants never lose their spark in joining such kinds of festivities.
"Because we are not just preserving our culture when we do this. We preserve it for the next generation. But more so, we are living our culture. We are living it- proudly, and joyfully, and meaningfully," Marcos said.
The Chief Executive also called on all Filipinos to embody the spirit of Independence Day in their daily lives.
“Ipakita natin na tayo ang tagapagmana ng tapang, talino, at malasakit ng ating mga ninuno. Tayo ang mga bagong Pilipino—katulad nila, may disiplina, may husay, at may paninindigang ipaglaban ang kinabukasan ng ating inang bayan (Let's show that we are the heirs of the courage, wisdom, and compassion of our ancestors. We are the new Filipinos—like them, we are disciplined, skilled, and firmly committed to fighting for the future of our motherland),” the President said.
Maasin, Iloilo Province’s Tultugan Festival was declared as the champion of the festival performance competition. Second place went to the Dinagyang Festival organized by the Iloilo Festival Foundation, Inc. and Iloilo City.
The Maytime Festival of Antipolo City performed by the Maharlika Dance Troupe of San Jose National High School garnered third place.
For the Float Design Competition, Candon, Ilocos Sur won first place for Ikkis ti Candon. Iloilo province’s Cry of Santa Barbara secured second place while Bago, Negros Occidental’s Cinco de Noviembre Revolt won third place.

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