MANILA, Philippines–As the country celebrates its 121st Independence Day on Wednesday, June 12, the local internet is back at it again with the hashtag “Republic of the Philippines June 12 fiction” or “#RP612Fic.”
“#RP612Fic” trend is a collection of creatives memes or modern retelling made by netizens based on Philippine history or literature.
https://twitter.com/Kp_lish/status/1138610208370880512
https://twitter.com/heyyyrobsss/status/1138612031114768384
Some entries took advantage of the recently-concluded midterm elections.
Imagine a local “Aladdin” serenading you with a style called harana.
Filipino pageant fever meets geography, meets local news.
https://twitter.com/fceogilvie/status/1138477537514971137
https://twitter.com/lemuelhyung/status/1138476646854533123
https://twitter.com/JPPunlocked/status/1138478116173733888
Have you thought of your own #RP612fic yet?