#RP612Fic: PH Independence Day 2019 in memes and imagines

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.

"I can show you the world, shining, shimmering, splendid…"#rp612fic pic.twitter.com/MaRmSMfdyG

— Z Σ D Σ K I Λ H 💋 (@imcrystalliZEDD) June 12, 2019

Imagine a local “Aladdin” serenading you with a style called harana.

Actual video of Mt. Mayon as it walks from Albay to Naga, according to Miss Mocha Uson #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/pOwNNlbj39

— jhonas (@itsjojojhonas) June 11, 2019

Filipino pageant fever meets geography, meets local news.

#rp612fic
La Solidaridad's contributors and ghost writers pic.twitter.com/QgUrIl853J

— marvin john angeles (@titsermarvin) June 12, 2019

Colorized photo of Josephine Bracken after Jose Rizal confessed about his feeling (circa 1895) #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/Nglf2Ru239

— iu (@banseluj_) June 11, 2019

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?