This year, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence on 12 June 2023. To mark the event, the agency will launch a 100-day countdown on 4 March, at the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite. The kick-off will start at 5pm to include a parade of flags and musical numbers from Banda Kawayan, Banda Matanda, and Bughaw Folkloric Group. The theme song for the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence, Samu’t Saring Iisa composed by Kent Charcos will be performed with a fireworks display capping the program. Preceding the launch will be a press conference at 4pm within museum grounds.
The NHCP is the national agency mandated to promote and preserve Philippine historical heritage through research and publication, conservation, heraldry and administration of historic sites and structures.