June 12: A Day to Remember, A History to Relive


    The Philippine Independence is one of the most crucial parts of the country’s history. It is the day the country reigned its independence from the Spanish Rule. And the day that changed the country’s history and the people’s future. With the importance that it brings to the Philippines, it is now the most significant event in the country’s history and is remembered on this day.

    On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence for the Philippines while raising the Philippine Flag and singing the Philippine National Anthem for the first time. After years of being colonized and reigned over by the Spanish, the Philippines formed its biggest revolution to fight for its independence. Originally, the Philippine Independence Day was held on July 4 however, in 1962, it was declared as the country's day of freedom through a presidential proclamation issued by President Diosdado Macapagal. According to the former president, a nation’s independence should not be accorded to by another country. Due to this change, June 12 is now the known Independence Day of the Philippines.
    The Philippines has a very broad history. Dating back to the 16th century up until the 20th century, a lot has happened to the country, from different colonisations to wars. But amidst all of this, the Filipinos’ great sense of nationality led them to fight for their country’s freedom. The different sacrifices, and challenges, to the loss of many lives, has brought the country independence. And it is now remembered and honored on June 12 as a National Holiday.




Reference/s:
https://www.usphsociety.org/2020/06/09/weekly-series-reflections-on-june-12-1898-philippine-declaration-of-independence-amid-a-dangerous-international-environment/
https://johndelapaz.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/the-proclamation-of-independence/
https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/437/today-in-philippine-history-august-4-1964-june-12-was-designated-the-independence-day

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