10/06/2026
[๐ก๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฌ] This June 12, 2026 (Friday), the nation commemorates the 128th Araw ng Kalayaan (Independence Day), a Regular Holiday, honoring the courage and sacrifices of the heroes who fought for our freedom. Their enduring legacy reminds us that the liberties we enjoy today were won through generations of resilience, patriotism, and collective action.
The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) joins the Filipino people in celebrating this historic occasion and honoring the values of freedom, unity, and nationhood that continue to shape our collective future.
As a public institution of higher learning, USeP remains committed to nurturing informed citizens, advancing knowledge, and empowering communities through accessible and transformative education. Through teaching, research, innovation, and public service, the University contributes to the ongoing work of nation-building and the pursuit of a more just, inclusive, and progressive society.
In observance of Philippine Independence Day, work and classes across all USeP campuses are suspended.
DID YOU KNOW? The Philippines laid the groundwork to become the first constitutional republic in Asia when its independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898, in Kawit, Cavite. During this historic declaration, the Philippine flag was officially unfurled for the first time, and the national anthemโthen known as the Marcha Filipina Magdaloโwas played. This pivotal event culminated in the formal inauguration of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899.