Trending: Philippine Independence, 'Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas', Lea Salonga wax figure at Madame Tussauds SG

On SBS Filipino's Trending Ngayon, various Filipino community celebrations are being held across the world to commemorate the 126th Philippine Independence; the viral 'Piliin mo ang Pilipinas' trend takes over social media as many Filipino artists and creators find creative ways to showcase their own culture and traditions to the world; and singer-actress Lea Salonga is the newest wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore.

Trending Ngayon: Filipino communities across the world celebrate the 126th Philippine Independence Day anniversary; Filipino artists, including content creators Ivana Alawi (left) and Whamos Cruz (right), are viral as they join the 'Piliin mo ang Pilipinas' makeup challenge; theatre icon Lea Salonga (middle) is the newest wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore. Credit: Ivana Alawi (Tiktok), Madame Tussauds Singapore (Instagram), Whamos Cruz (Tiktok)

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.

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