One of the most significant dates
from the Philippines’ history is Independence Day because it marks the nation’s
independence from the Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it
annually on June 12.
The annual June 12 observance of Philippines
Independence Day came into effect after past President Diosdado Macapagal signed
the Republic Act No. 4166 regarding this matter on August 4, 1964. This Act
legalized the holiday, which is based on the Declaration of Independence on
June 12, 1898 by General Emilio Aguinaldo and Filipino revolutionary forces
from the Spanish colonization. The Philippines’ flag was raised and its
national anthem was played for the first time in 1898. However, liberty was
short-lived because Spain and the United States did not recognize the
declaration.
The 1898 Treaty of Paris ended
the war between Spain and the United States. Spain surrendered the entire
archipelago comprising the Philippines to the United States. The Philippines
started a revolt against the United States in 1899 and achieved national
sovereignty on July 4, 1946, through the Treaty of Manila. Independence Day was
officially observed on July 4 until the Republic Act No. 4166, which set out to
move the holiday to June 12, was approved on August 4, 1964.
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