A worker prepares the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, where Philippine independence from Spain was proclaimed in Kawit, Cavite province, Philippines, Monday, June 10, 2024. The revelry surrounding Philippine Independence Day, which falls on June 12, stretches far beyond the Southeast Asia archipelago. Millions of Filipinos across major U.S. cities, as well as Europe, Australia, and even the United Arab Emirates, will be able to find parades, street fairs, galas, and other gatherings close to home. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)