Long-sought Luna finally found, various Independence Day celebrations, and much more

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer The Week in Photos June 16, 2023 Long-sought Luna finally found, various Independence Day celebrations, Ukrainians fight back in force, Mayon evacuees await aid, and much more Preemptive Move The Albay provincial government expects to move about 4,000 families out of the 6-kilometer danger zone around the restive Mayon Volcano, including these residents in Guinobatan town on June 9. —MARK ALVIC ESPLANA The Glory that Is Luna Juan Luna's "Hymen, oh Hyménée!" went missing for more than half a century after the artist's death in 1899, until it was found in the collection of an "aristocratic family" in Europe who later agreed to sell it to León Gallery owner Jaime Ponce de Leon. For art lovers and scholars, the country's 125th Independence Day celebration is made more momentous by its exhibition at Ayala Museum in Makati City on June 12. —AYALA MUSEUM Looking Back Amid the rainy weather, a woman visits the Aguinaldo Shrine on the eve of Independence Day, its facade also reflected on the pedestal of President Emilio Aguinaldo's statue fronting his home. —RICHARD A. REYES Counterattack President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged on June 10 that his military was engaged in "counteroffensive and defensive operations" a day after Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said Kyiv's long-vaunted drive to retake territory was well under way. —VALENTYN OGIRENKO Freedom Rite in Kalayaan The flag-raising ceremony during the 125th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12 is more meaningful for residents and soldiers stationed on remote Pag-asa Island, the seat of government of Kalayaan, Palawan, which has become a symbol of the country's fight against Chinese intrusion. —GERALDFORD TICKE Protecting Liberty Dubbed "Parada ng Kalayaan," a civic-military parade is held to mark the occasion of the 125th Philippine Independence Day at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on June 12. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Aid Is Here Residents who left their homes in three villages of Guinobatan, Albay, as Mayon Volcano starts to rumble await the distribution of relief packages from the Philippine Red Cross at an evacuation center in Barangay Mauraro on June 13. —MARK ALVIC ESPLANA Golden Nuggets Nikola Jokic (middle) went on to finish with averages of 30.2 points, 14 rebounds and 7.2 assists in becoming the lowest-drafted player to win Finals MVP honors. —USA TODAY SPORTS Buoyant Mood The People's Liberation Army Navy training ship Qi Jiguang (Hull 83) receives a lively welcome from Filipino sailors and members of the Chinese-Filipino community at Manila South Harbor, on June 14. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Aid Assured President Marcos visits Mayon evacuees at Mauraro in Guinobatan, Albay province, on June 14. He particularly ordered the setup of more water treatment machines for the families. —MARK ALVIC ESPLANA Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Register for a 30-day trial for free to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, app-exclusive stories, and archives. REGISTER NOW Hi Edward. Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime