- Filipino pride re-ignite on Twitter during the Philippine Independence Day
- Over 600,000 Tweets generated around the celebration of the 120th Philippine Independence Day
Filipinos expressed their hopes and patriotism on Twitter as they celebrated the Philippines’ 120th Independence Day yesterday. Filipinos living in different parts of the world also joined the commemoration of their freedom in witty and creative Tweets.
Over 600,000 Tweets related to the Independence Day were generated (June 12 – 13). See how the conversation unfolded on the interactive map below.
Click the above image to go to the interactive map by @Trendsmap
Heavy rainfalls during the Philippine Independence Day didn’t stop the two Philippine leaders, President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo (@lenirobredo) as they led the flag-raising ceremonies in Kawit, Cavite and Luneta Park.
“Pres. Duterte graces the 120th anniversary celebration of the proclamation of Philippine Independence in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 2018. #PartnerForChange“
“Ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan, at sa araw-araw, ating alalahanin na walang makakatalo sa tatag at tapang ng mga Pilipino—umulan man o umaraw, sa kabila ng mga unos at pagsubok. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!”
Among the numerous hashtags used in celebrating the 120th Independence Day is #Kalayaan2018, where many Filipinos expressed their love for the country and their meaning of freedom.
“I salute to all great and fearless Filipinos who sacrificed themselves and fought for the freedom of many Filipinos living today. Happy Independence Day, Mabuhay!”
“Free yourself from toxic people.
Free yourself from one-sided love.
Free yourself from people who are not good for your growth.
Free yourself from all the things that are hurting you.
Happy Independence Day!”
As Filipinos are known for being happy persons in good or bad situations, they also expressed the meaning of freedom with a touch of wit and humor. Actress, TV host, singer and author Alex Gonzaga @mscathygonzaga joked on how the country has been single all the time which associates to the meaning of “freedom” or “malaya”.
“Happy Independence day to all the Filipinos!! Grabe tagal ng single ng bansa natin pero buti pa siya di nagcocomplain.”
“HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
ARAW NG KALAYAAN NGAYON SANA PALAYAIN NADIN TAYO NG MGA MAGULANG NATIN GUMALA”
“HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
Mahal, PINAPALAYA NA KITA….”
Alongside the funny and patriotic Tweets, the celebration of Independence Day in the Philippines drew a lot of emojis as Filipinos burst emotions of their pride in the Twitterverse. Below are the top 10 emojis used related to Independence Day conversation in Philippines
Among all the Independence Day Twitter conversations, Filipinos didn’t break the Tweet tradition with witty Tweets of the Philippines’ alternate history using #RP612fic which everyone had been waiting for. This Independence Day tradition started in 2009 as author Paolo Chikiamco (@anitero) started the hashtag that sparked a conversation and now having the life of its own every June 12th of the year.
“Josephine Bracken with her squad singing Dua lipa’s New Rules 1800’s version #rp612fic“
“BREAKING: Historians found a journal entry written by Leonor Rivera about her blossoming relationship with Jose Rizal #rp612fic“
“Jose P. __________ #rp612fic“
It’s not just reimagining the Philippine history, #RP612fic Tweeps didn’t forget about celebrities like Paulo Avelino (@mepauloavelino), Bretman Rock (@bretman_rock) and some other famous pinoy movie celebrities during the Twitter party.
“rare photo of lapu-lapu after the battle of mactan. #rp612fic“
“if you don’t then you don’t
love me deserve me
at my at my
[#rp612fic]”
“rizal’s girlfriends asking where he is #rp612fic“
Filipinos never let this moment pass as they still celebrated the Independence Day in their freedom to express their pride in a very funny and creative way. Join the #Kalayaan2018 conversation on Twitter and feel the freedom in expressing your pride, love and hopes for the Philippines.
