Patok na patok sa netizens ang ilang Independence Day memes featuring some of the country's heroes. Every June 12, we commemorate the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain. While there are many different ways to celebrate the occasion, the internet definitely takes the cake when it comes to uniqueness—we're talking about memes, of course. It all started in 2009 when writer Paolo #RP612fic stands for “Republic of the Philippines June 12 fiction”. This meme culture never failed to entertain people online. Netizens are coming up with clever and funny memes making a spin out of Filipino heroes and historical personalities in the present resulting in funny and fictional historical narratives. Every June 12, Pinoys reimagine history with modern memes, posting them with the hashtag #rp612fic. Speculative fiction writer Paolo Chikiamco birthed it in 2009, to celebrate the Philippines' Independence Day. And clearly, more than serving as a reminder of Philippine history, this is one of the days where Pinoy humor shines the brightest. MANILA, Philippines – Netizens were resolved to keep alive the spirit of #RP612fic, or “Republic of the Philippines June 12 fiction,” an annual Independence Day tradition where people put clever MANILA, Philippines – On the 122nd celebration of Philippine Independence Day, Filipinos took to social media to participate in what has now become a much-awaited annual Twitter tradition. The well-known hashtag that comes and goes every year during June 12 stands for Republic of the Philippines June 12 fiction. It is an alternative storytelling of Philippine history that aims to enliven the spirit of Filipinos every Independence Day. Check out the funniest tweets under the #rp612fic in the gallery below. It has become a sort of tradition among Twitter users to participate in #RP612fic which seems to be a reimagining of Philippine history through witty tweets and memes. And while some mere spectators may argue that the engagement towards the hashtag has gone down in recent years, along with the quality of the tweets, there This year, P-pop girl group BINI, Claudie Barretto's “thank you so much,” and Bamban Mayor Alice Guo have emerged as clear meme favorites within the hashtag. After all, what better way to connect with the past than by engaging with the present? Also read: Why Isn’t Independence Day in August? Best #RP612Fic tweets on Independence Day 2024 Filipino social media users are stepping up the game in celebrating the 126th Philippine Independence Day as the #rp612fic tweets resurface on X (formerly Twitter), proving that the history can be retold with humor. It's June 12, and you know what that means: The Philippine Independence Day and what has now become a yearly tradition, #RP612fic.. Started in 2009 by fiction writer Paolo Chikiamco, the hashtag #RP612fic, or “Republic of the Philippines June 12 fiction,” is a collection of memes created by netizens as a way of retelling our country's rich history through pop culture. Kris Aquino, Ryza Cenon, Alden Richards, and Paulo Avelino are just some celebrities featured in #RP612fic memes on social media during the celebration of Philippine Independence today, June 12! Check out these funny tweets! As Filipinos celebrated the 119 th anniversary of Philippine Independence MANILA, Philippines — Apart from observing the holiday, Independence Day in the Philippines means #RP612Fic or a modern way of telling the country’s history told by social media users. Twitter The celebration of Philippine Independence Day wouldn’t be complete without the witty and hilarious #RP612fic posts! It’s truly the funniest way to commemorate the country’s independence and remember its history, all while showcasing the humor and creativity of Filipinos! Read for the #Lulz! This is what happens when Filipinos celebrate independence day with Twitter fiction Pinoys weigh in what a Filipina Powerpuff Girl’s name should be It's that time of the year again when social media users commemorate Independence Day with some hilarious memes for the traditional and iconic #RP612fic. The hashtag #rp612fic, or Republic of the Philippines June 12 fiction, is an online phenomenon in which Pinoy Internet users reimagine Philippine history and figures through memes, integrating It’s that time of the year when Filipinos celebrate the 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence, and on X (formerly Twitter), they gather to commemorate this momentous SB19 First Filipino Memes by ATIN on Philippines Independence Day Join us as we celebrate Philippines Independence Day with a hilarious twist! more Today, aside from participating in discounts and availing anything with the Philippine flag, millennials and Gen Zs commemorate the day with memes tagged #rp612fic. In case you didn’t know, “RP” stands for “Republic of the Philippines, “612” for June 12, and “fic” for fictional. Confused by all the #RP612FIC tweets that pop up during the Philippine Independence Day? We explain and round up the best ones from 2022.
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