The Manila Bulletin, the Philippines’ leading national newspaper conducts a comic strip competition at the Summer Komikon 2012 held at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City last Saturday. Proclaimed winners were (from left) Romulo Gonzales, first place; Lariz Santos, second place; and Paulo Alarcon, third place. (Manny Llanes)

Store owner Lu D. Tan Gatue unfurls the Philippine Flag in Sta Cruz, Manila yesterday. The country observes National flag Day today. (Michael Varcas) 

A participant prepares his kite at the Camella Kite Flying Festival held at the open grounds of the Camella Azadia in Barangay Ususan in Taguig City last Saturday. The day long event also featured kite-flying workshop. (Tony Pionilla)

Dancer's wearing creative costumes perform on the streets of Dumaguete City on Sunday, as part of the month long celebration of the city's Santacruzan Festival. (Mark Balmores)

Resident's of Makati City perform in the Sampiro de Makati Grand Parade in celebration of  the city's 342nd anniversary held at the Makati City quadrangle parking lot yesterday. (Ali Vicoy)