02-06-2025
Traffic advisory for 127th Independence Day celebration
Soldiers participate in the flag-raising rehearsal of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park in Manila on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in preparation for the 126th Philippine Independence Day on June 12. DANNY PATA
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Monday announced several road sections will be closed on June 12, 2025 as part of the celebration of the country's 127th Independence Day.
In a press conference, the NHCP advised motorists to prepare for heavy traffic in the following road sections from June 8 to 12.
• No road closure
• Heavy traffic along Roxas Boulevard and Kalaw Avenue
June 10-11, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
• No road closure
• Heavy traffic along Roxas Blvd, Kalaw Ave and Burgos Drive
June 11, 8 p.m.
• Partial closure of Roxas Blvd (Kilometer Zero)
• Full closure of Katigbak Road, Independence Road, South Road
June 12, 5 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Full Closure of Roxas Blvd. Both sides from Burgos Rd to Buendia Ave
• Full Closure of Bonifacio Dr., both sides from Burgos Rd to Anda Circle
• Full Closure of Katigbak Rd, Independence Rd, and South Rd
• Full Closure of Kalaw Ave and Burgos Rd from Roxas Blvd. to M. Orosa Street
• Full Closure of Vicente Sotto both sides from M. Jalandoni to Roxas Blvd
• Use of various roads as parking for visitors. (Roxas Blvd Service Rd,
CCP Complex, etc.)
Kalayaan 2025
The NCHP also unveiled the following activities to mark the country's Independence Day.
May 28 - June 10
Flag in Stamp Exhibition at NHCP Central Office
June 6, 6 p.m.
Musikalayaan, with the performance of uniformed personnel at Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium
June 8, 8 a.m.
Parada ng Pag-anyaya at Rizal Monument and Roxas Blvd
June 10 - 11, 9 a.m.
Mga Pampamahalaang Programa at Serbisyo at Rizal Park, where more than 100 government agencies and the private sectors offer basic services.
June 10, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Klikikalayaan at Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium, where the public may get free medical services
June 12, starting at 7 a.m.
Simultaneous flag-raising and wreath-laying at various areas in the country, such as the Rizal Monument in Manila; Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite; Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan; Andres Bonifacio National Monument in Caloocan; and Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine in San Juan City.
June 12, starting at 7:30 a.m.
Parada ng Kalayaan 2025 along Roxas Blvd from KM Zero to CCP complex
Independence Day Concert at the Metropolitan Museum
The Philippines' independence from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898, with the unveiling of the Philippine flag at the house of Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
