Philippine Independence Day

On June 12, 1898, General Emilio Aguinaldo raised the Philippines flag for the first time and declared this date as the Philippines Independence Day. The flag was designed by Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, a niece of Dr. Jose Rizal. It is famous for its golden sun with eight rays. The rays symbolize the first eight Philippine provinces that fought against Spanish colonial rule. After General Aguinaldo raised the flag, the San Francisco de Malabon marching band played the Philippines national anthem, “Lupang Hinirang,” for the first time. 

Filipinos originally celebrated Independence Day on July 4, the same date as Independence Day in the U.S. In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal changed the date to June 12 to commemorate the end of Spanish rule in the country. The public holiday celebrates Philippine history, freedom, and culture. They hang up the flag in most public places and take a day off. During Independence Day, we remember the amazing heroes who fought for independence against Spain. They fought for freedom against Spaniards right at the end of the 19th century. The two most famous heroes of this time were Andres Bonifacio and José Rizal. Both are considered national heroes by different groups. José Rizal was a medical student and writer who spoke over 20 languages. His writings and books inspired Filipino nationalism. His most well-known works are Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Moreover, Andres Bonifacio was the “Father of the Philippine Revolution.” He led a lot of successful campaigns against Spain to gain independence for the Philippines.

Philippines Independence Day is the world’s biggest celebration of Filipino culture. In many Filipino communities, people attend local commemorative events, make Philippine flags at home, and some even dress up in Filipiñiana or Barong Tagalog. Manila hosts the largest Independence Day celebrations with a series of parades and food festivals in the week leading up to June 12. In 2018, a major civil-military parade to celebrate 120 years of independence attracted thousands of visitors. While the city of Kawit, Cavite, also raises a flag at Aguinaldo Shrine, General Aguinaldo’s burial place. Local officials read out the 120-page Proclamation of Independence.

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