Independence day was proclaimed on 12 June 1898 between four to five in the afternoon in Cavite at the Ancestral Home of General Emilio Aguinaldo. The day was declared as a National Holiday. The event saw the unfurling g of the Philippine flag, made in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, Delfina Agoncillo, and the performance of Marcha Filipina Magdalo, now known as Lupang Hinirang, which was composed by Julian Felipe.
Emilio Aguinaldo believes it was necessary to declare the Philippine Independence. He also believes that such a move would inspire the Filipinos to fight more eagerly against the Spaniards and at the same time lead the foreign countries to recognize the country's Independence.
After the declaration of the Philippine Independence, the Spanish rule of the Philippines officially ended with the treaty of Paris of 1898 which also ended the Spanish-American war.
This day teaches us the importance of unity irrespective of any differences. It also motivates us to bind ourselves self to fight for our freedom. We must remember the struggles and sacrifices of our ancestors for our country.
References:
https://criticsrant.com/philippine-independence/
http://msc.edu.ph/centennial/independence.html
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Declaration_of_Independence
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