The Flag Above Unfurled

photos by john

In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

i’d never been much into the philippine celebration of independence (arguably due to confuddled historical facts that still seem to point at many different truths), but i do hold deep love for this country and always will. so: to you, me, and all our countrymen… happy independence day. (:

dress – regatta
boots – asianvogue
bag – avon
hat – topshop
necklace – vintage