Key Points

• The Philippines celebrates its 126th anniversary of the country's Independence. Filipino communities worldwide, including those in Australia, hold various celebrations.
• Filipino artists join the viral 'Piliin mo ang Pilipinas' makeup challenge on social media. Actress Ivana Alawi was dressed in a colourful Filipiniana, and famous content creator Whamos Cruz showcased the Filipino workers.
• International singer and theatre icon Lea Salonga is the newest wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore.