With the celebration of the Philippines’s Independence Day also comes the fan favorite trend of #rp612fic as we imagine Philippine history in the multiverse.
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On June 12, 2022, the Philippines celebrated its 124th Independent Day, even marking the country’s independence of the country from Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Given the state of the world and country right now, it was a moment to rightfully remember the hard fought independence of Filipinos against oppressors and how liberty and democracy remains a cornerstone of Philippine society. But aside from remembering and commemorating, Independence Day also brings with it another fun tradition on the internet, the annual return of #rp612fic.
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In case you didn’t know, the hashtag stands for Republic of the Philippines June 12 fiction. This basically means fan fiction, but for Philippine history. Netizens imagine Philippine history in an alternate light, often through ridiculous and hilarious results. It became a trend a few years ago and has since become a staple whenever Independence Day roles around. If What If…? had an entire season dedicated to the country, these tweets would be it. While reimagined Philippine history and figures isn’t always a good idea, these tweets are done through lighthearted memes and pop culture references, giving them a cheeky twist.
Here are some of our favorite tweets we came across and collated for your pleasure. If the multiverse was real and there was another Philippines, some of these tweets would probably be real.
An archived image of the “brains of the revolution”, widely known as Apolinario Mabini by day and Polly Modest by night, smiling. Circus 1822. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/FOQnCXUmXt
— Edgar Dee (@iamedgardjoseph) June 11, 2022
leaked conversation between two fabric traders of the Manila Galleon Trade in 1560s #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/15X8VcPaXN
— flyboy • commissions open (@funsizeflyboy) June 12, 2022
Rare photo of katipuneros fighting for our country. ??#rp612fic #joshtin#JoshCullenAtHMGSKN2022@JoshCullen_s #SB19_JOSH pic.twitter.com/xZtfV8TNyD
— ʀɛʍ ? (@oohjcs) June 12, 2022
Don Simoun and Crisostomo Ibarra’s leaked conversation#RP612Fic pic.twitter.com/YvbaL0fF9j
— rodyboi (@duhrednozz) June 11, 2022
Katipuneras upon hearing Andres Bonifacio didn’t win the presidency.#rp612fic pic.twitter.com/EUGUxBZU8E
— KeN (@fwanciskennedy) June 12, 2022
digitally restored photo of Maria Clara #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/apt09SNM08
— TikTok Philippines (@TikTokPH) June 12, 2022
The assassination of General Antonio Luna (1899)#RP612Fic pic.twitter.com/utHPh4vV7K
— rodyboi (@duhrednozz) June 11, 2022
a rare footage of the attack on Pearl Harbor #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/aw797ACheC
— ??????? ????? (@matttchupapi) June 12, 2022
Fall of Bataan #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/CxglWuJsHq
— vlodimirous.panagopoulos (@obladdiobladdah) June 11, 2022
a rare pic of a band Ben&Ben warming up for their first gig in a small barrio.#RP612fic pic.twitter.com/YYJGFzUjMM
— ビジェィ カノ (@darthyajeev) June 11, 2022
Donya Victorina pretends that she cannot speak her native language, Tagalog, instead speaking awful Spanish #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/W107hhFh1U
— Kieran Tiu (@imkierantiu) June 11, 2022
a rare image of the katipuneras planning for the revolution (circa 1898). #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/KzkI1GoS4K
— tian (@therealrhic) June 11, 2022
a rare photo of josephine bracken after finding out that she’s not the only one. circa 1895 #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/BxRedyFHqG
— achilles (@chrsdltr) June 11, 2022
rare sighting of the ibong adarna, colorized. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/FNIpzzWzmh
— ronan (@ronanabalos) June 11, 2022
A pagan dance ritual in Limasawa interrupted by the arrival of Catholic missionaries on 1521#rp612fic pic.twitter.com/1sKjWYz8kR
— DON’T FIGHT THE FEELING (TAYLOR’S VERSION) ?? (@supremeofdecade) June 11, 2022
rare photo of Filipinos safely fishing at the West Philippine Sea. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/26vxup4s8W
— Yoyo (@Jhnnprcn_) June 12, 2022
Aquaflask and it’s humble beginnings#rp612fic pic.twitter.com/MIHcZNyFnT
— Belle (@thelastheiress) June 11, 2022
a rare photo of an ancient babaylan performing a ritual. (colorized) #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/NWaljVilP8
— Mond (@_mondegano) June 11, 2022
Rare photo of Dr. Jose Rizal after attending his night class. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/L4uv2bg6H0
— JL✪ (Taylor’s Version) (@_lesterrific) June 11, 2022
rare photo of melchora aquino after taking care of the wounded katipuneros #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/z1UlQX0kdC
— jus ?️??? (@justineeeemarie) June 12, 2022
The Cry of Pugad Lawin (1896) #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/Ipa7eJFFal
— ᴊᴇʟ ✨ (@arjlpdck) June 11, 2022
Rare image of Rajah Humabon and Magellan after their blood compact! #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/ceAMZxsahn
— Ramen Boi ? (@OhComeOn_Ramon) June 12, 2022
Simoun explaining to Basilio how he will surprise Paulita and Juanito on their wedding feast. (Colorized)#rp612fic pic.twitter.com/zKjWH0D2HL
— Cen Vierneza (@CenVierneza) June 11, 2022
rare photo of filipino woman smiling up as the first Philippine flag was raised#rp612fic pic.twitter.com/mHyh5zZaVz
— akaks (@hoykyoshi) June 12, 2022
Padre Damaso when he found out that he got chicken neck on his ‘tinolang manok.’#rp612fic pic.twitter.com/fzemnV5U8Q
— WB (@benedictowelmar) June 11, 2022
Reputasyon (Josephine’s version) #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/OqmP3GPfLj
— P’Ron Dee (@PRonDee2) June 11, 2022
“I just wanna ask Andres if you want to be part of KKK…”
— Grant (@GhesWhaaat) June 11, 2022
Andres Bonifacio said yes and the rest is history. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/2DA4TtojRV
A rare photo of a fearless Katipunera, Taylor Maria Batumbakal Dimatulac Swift, on her way to fuck the patriarchy. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/0wsYR9u6Xm
— silver (@tisthedamnseven) June 12, 2022
A brave and educated Filipina who used her Good English Skills to talk to the American soldiers during the American Colonization Period of the Philippines. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/OUTicMNAOm
— Rolando Jr. (commonly, Mench) (@commonlymench) June 11, 2022
Jose Rizal informs public of his breakup with Leonor Rivera #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/JQTyHWsHX2
— Joms (@mejjomaroonong) June 11, 2022
sisa moments after losing both basilio and crispin #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/hs4b5ei2nr
— nicholai (@2AMevermore) June 11, 2022
Found in archives is a video of a brave Katipunera who exposed her husband’s ‘la querida’ in Tejeros. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/YQTJ4HWQbD
— WB (@benedictowelmar) June 11, 2022
A rare photo of a Katipunera spying on the Spaniards. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/izZxGxHwIg
— Raffee ? (@whuaffee) June 11, 2022
two girls performing a sarswela – 1869#RP612FIC pic.twitter.com/xnb9i6wKZQ
— jeric ? (@JericValencia_) June 11, 2022
photo of my grandma hiding in the weeds during japanese invasion, circa 1942. #rp612fic pic.twitter.com/RsoMy8VzrF
— ????? (@vintrying) June 11, 2022
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