The One World Trade Center (left) and Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (right) in New York proudly display the colors of the Philippine flag. (Photos through Earthcam) NEW YORK CITY —...
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NEW YORK CITY — Sixteen (16) iconic landmarks across New York State were vibrantly illuminated with the colors of the Philippine flag on 12 June to commemorate the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.
Niagara Falls glows with the colors of the Philippine flag. (Photos taken through Earthcam)
The following landmarks displayed a dazzling array of red, blue, white, and/or yellow lights, creating a sight against the night sky:
The illumination was made possible through coordination by the Philippine Consulate General in New York with the Office of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and the Niagara Parks Illumination Board.
This occasion marked the second time such a significant number of buildings participated in the illumination, the last being during the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on 12 June 2024 .