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Independence Day (Filipino: Araw ng Kasarinlán; also known as Araw ng Kalayaan, "Day of Freedom") is a national holiday in the Philippines observed annually on June 12, commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. Since 1978, it has been the country's National Day.
Jun 12, 2020 · The Philippines celebrates its independence on June 12 every year. History of Philippines Independence Day. For over 300 years, the Philippines was a Spanish colony, and is named after King Philip II of Spain. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan landed on the Philippines islands and claimed it for Spain.
Jun 7, 2019 · On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the Philippines’ independence in Kawit, Cavite. It was also the day when the Philippine flag was first shown and waved, and the Marcha Nacional Filipina, which became the music to the Philippines national anthem, was first heard.
Jun 12, 2020 · MANILA – The day the Philippines gained independence is the pinnacle of patriotism, and June 12 holds that symbolic sense of a truly independent Filipino nation. More than half a century ago, Filipinos commemorated the declaration of Philippine independence on July 4, which is the same day as….
The Philippine Revolution began on August 23, 1896, and lasted till the Proclamation of Independence on June 12, 1898. Its evolution tells of the Filipino’s unwavering spirit for freedom and independence.
Jun 3, 2024 · The Philippines will mark its 126th Independence Day on June 12, with lots and lots of events celebrating our freedom, renewing calls for patriotism, and harking on Filipino pride. Philippine Independence Day used to be celebrated on July 4, alongside the United States' own Independence Day, up until 1962 upon former President Diosdado ...
Feb 9, 2010 · Philippine independence declared. During the Spanish-American War, Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo proclaim the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule.
