It’s the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence. Boy, we’ve come a long way since the proclamation in 1898!

Here’s a list of “must-do” today if you’re a genuine, true-blooded Filipino:

1. Sing ‘Lupang Hirang’

2. Recite the ‘Panatang Makabayan’

3. Sing along with the ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn on your karaoke machine

4. Recite the ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ pledge

5. Wear something red, white and blue if you are pro-administration. Otherwise, wear yellow if you are Dilawan, and green if you are DDS.

6. Grill some pork liempo and cook some adobo and pancit for lunch. Otherwise, head over to Mang Inasal. They still offer unli rice. Or, you can visit the newly-opened Diwata’s Pares Overload branch in Quezon City.

7. Check out the sales at your favorite mall or department store.

8.Gather your kumpares for a mid-afternoon tagay-tagay. San Mig or Ginebra would be just fine. Don’t forget the sisig pulutan!

9. Gather your kumares for a round of mahjong. Good time for an honest-to-goodness ‘Marites’ session!

10. Cap the day by watching something on Netflix. Or, a Korean telenovela maybe?

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY. You’ve survived it!