The PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 05:13
 
WHENEVER THE MONTH OF JUNE comes, we Filipinos celebrate the Philippine Independence Day. Amid the events surrounding this memorable occasion, have we asked ourselves what really is the so-called Philippine Independence?
 

Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia, states that,
“The Philippine Declaration of Independence occurred on June 12, 1898 in Cavite el Viejo (now Kawit), Cavite, Philippines. With the public reading of the Act of the Declaration of Independence, Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain, which had been recently defeated at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.”

“The declaration, however, was not recognized by the United States or Spain. The Spanish government later ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War. The United States recognized Philippine independence on July 4, 1946 in the Treaty of Manila. July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until August 4, 1964 when, upon the advice of historians and the urging of nationalists, President Diosdado Macapagal signed into law Republic Act No. 4166 designating June 12 as the country'sIndependence Day. June 12 had previously been observed as Flag Day.”

Let us celebrate once again our independence with pride!

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Jeffrey Carrascal (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 09:15

I think our Independence Day should be July 4, 1945, because that time we are survive and we get our freedom. June 12, 1898 was the time that the Spaniards defeated by the Americans but we subjected by 2 more countries. Question: Are you agree that the Independence Day should be reminisce on July 4? Why?

Shin Ji Son (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 09:19

This is the reaction for the comment of Jeffrey Carrascal. I disagree, because the spaniards took us for a long time and they tortured us but not all spaniards but some of them do that. June 12 should be our day of independence.

Sean Anthony Cruz (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 09:22

This is the reaction for the comment of Jeffrey Carrascal. I agree on what jeffrey said. Because we suffered from the hands of spaniards and also in the japanese so i think that July 4 was the true independence.

Lester Winzel F... (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 09:33

This is the reaction for the comment of Jeffrey Carrascal. I don't think so, it should be June 12. Because Americans didn't make us suffer in their hands because they teach us well on many things and they give us education and make our country better than the spaniards did to us.

Ma. Rhona Dela Cruz (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 12:22

In the Philippines every June 12, Filipinos celebrate the Independence Day. Why do Filipinos celebrate Independence Day?

Jurelyn Labrador (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 12:43

This is my answer to the question of Ma. Rhona Dela Cruz. To celebrate their freedom and to appreciate the effort and bravery of those person who contributed in order to attain freedom and peace.

Mary Joann Indoy (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 12:48

This is my answer to the question of Ma. Rhona Dela Cruz. For people to reminisce the time they achieved the freedom from the spaniards who made their lives miserable.

Sonia Maquiling (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 13:02

This is my answer to the question of Ma. Rhona Dela Cruz. This is the time that Filipinos should remember the freedom from the colonizer of the country.

Jamaila Noliar (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 13:20

We Filipinos celebrate Independence Day every year on June 12. Are the Filipino aware to our Independence Day? Yes or No? Why?

Edgar Marzan (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 13:26

This is my answer to the Jamaila Noliar Yes I think people aware on our independence day, because it is a holiday and it show in the television every June 12. And all people should remember June 12, because our heroes fight for our independence against Spaniards.

Marylee Javier (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 13:29

This is my answer to the Jam Noliar Yes, it think so, because it is the time were Philippines are independent against the Spaniards. And I think people aware because it is holiday.

Carl Olano (not verified)

Mon, 07/29/2013 - 13:31

This is my answer to the Jamaila Noliar Yes people are aware on the Independence Day, because it is holiday and all Filipino knows what is Independence Day is. Filipinos are free for the ruling of the Spanish.

Jeffrey Carrascal (not verified)

Tue, 07/30/2013 - 02:09

June 12 is the Philippine Independence that the Filipino celebrates every year. Are you agree that the Independence Day should be reminisce on July 4? Why?

Pergentino Cuyno (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 06:33

June 12 is our independence day because this is the day when Philippines freed from the colonial rule of Spain. Are you agree now a days,Pilipino don't mind when we celebrate independence day?

Finez Luis (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 06:42

This is my answer to the question of Pergentino Cuyno. Yeah, I think Filipino now a days don't mind about it.Cause There's nothing to gain from it.

Glen Villa (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 06:51

This is my answer to the question of Pergentino Cuyno. I think Not all Filipino didn't care about independence day. and there are some celebrating it every year.

Glen Villa (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 06:56

This is my answer to the question of Pergentino Cuyno. For me, It is a must to celebrate because it is a day when we freed from Spanish rule

Lexus Gonzales (not verified)

Thu, 08/01/2013 - 06:57

This is my answer to the question of Pergentino Cuyno. For me, It is a must to celebrate because it is a day when we freed from Spanish rule.

Jonah Junio (not verified)

Sat, 08/10/2013 - 12:05

July 4, 1946 is the true Philippine Independence Day. June 12, 1898 is only the declaration of independence by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite.

charlotte buebo (not verified)

Wed, 08/14/2013 - 05:49

it must be celebrated . think of it, we under the spanish regime for almost 333 years. we must celebrate the day we finally flee from them.

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