Schedule of Centennial activities

• THANKSGIVING MASS. Simultaneous pealing of church bells, thanksgiving masses and religious rites in all places of worship of all denominations nationwide. Nationwide, 6 a.m. DILG
• DAYANA NG BAYAN. Local marching bands parading around town to usher in the June 12 celebration. Nationwide 6:30 a.m. DILG
• FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY. Nationwide 7:00 a.m. DILG
• PAGDIRIWANG NG SENTENARYO. The Centennial celebration of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at Kawit on June 12, 1998. Aguinaldo house, Kawit, Cavite 6:30 a.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PCC, CCP, Municipality of Kawit, NHCP
• VIN D' HONNEUR. The traditional Independence Day reception for the diplomatic corps and state guests. Malacañang Palace 11 a.m. INVITATIONAL OP
• SALU-SALO NG BAYAN. Thanksgiving lunch in every province and municipality. Nationwide 7 a.m. DILG
• GRAND PHILIPPINE CENTENNIAL PARADE. A grand showcase of Philippine life, legend, lore and history. Quirino Grandstand to CCP Complex 2 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DOT, NOC
• MISA NG KALAYAAN. 6 p.m. Barasoain Church replica, Colonial Plaza theme park, Expo Pilipino, Clark, Pampanga
• FIREWORKS FESTIVAL. Manila Bay fireworks spectacular. Manila Bay 7:30 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DOT, IA
• ANG GALING NG PILIPINO. A musical variety show featuring leading Filipino artists. Rizal Memorial Stadium 8 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Metro Pacific, PTV-4, NOC
• CENTENNIAL BALL. Centennial Ball hosted by H.E. President and Mrs. Fidel V. Ramos. Manila Hotel Ballroom 8 p.m. INVITATIONAL OP, PTA, CCP
• SAYAWANG BAYAN. Community dancing to be organized in public areas such as Intramuros, CCP Complex, Rajah Sulayman Park, etc. Metro Manila 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CCP, MMDA, DILG, PCC, DOT
• GRAND PARADE FLOATS EXHIBIT. After the Grand Philippine Centennial Parade on June 12, the floats will be exhibited at the CCP complex to showcase Filipino artistry and creativity (June 12 to 14). CCP Complex, whole day, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PCC, DOT, CCP