by: Emmanuel Salazar
Photos by: Gabrielle Ayesha Nicolas & Jean Gabriel Ylagan

Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Pasay City National Science High School joined the Independence Day celebration in Luneta Park, June 12, 2025.

The flag raising ceremony led by President Marcos who was ushered by Girl Scout Vic Molina with his First family began with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem “Lupang Hinirang,” followed by the Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas and Bagong Pilipinas Hymn then Panata sa Bagong Pilipinas.

The ceremony ended with President Marcos offering flowers to the monument of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, leaving right after.

A parade along Quirino Grandstand was held featuring festival dances and performances representing the history of the Philippines.

Darleene Anaviso, Khloe Encarnacion. Filha Bautista and Gabrielle Nicolas were the Girl Scouts who attended.

Jean Ylagan, Jose Sinag, Christian Tabada, Ethan Panilag and Outfit Advisor, Marlon Rustico Palaganas were the Boy Scouts who attended.