Independence of the Philippines

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Since the middle of the sixteenth century, the Philippines had been part of the Spanish Empire.


A secret group called ''Katipunan' consisting Philippine activists who wanted independence had been uncovered in 1896. This led to the beginning of the struggle for independence.

During Independence Day, they remember the amazing heroes who fought for independence against Spain. They fought for freedom against Spanish rule 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(support for your nation). Andres Bonifacio was the “Father of the Philippine Revolution.” He led a lot of successful campaigns against Spain to gain independence for the Philippines.

Spain had colonized (settled in and took control of) the Philippines for almost 350 years. The country was also colonized by America. And America even assigned the country its first Independence Day on July 4. That's the same day as American Independence Day.

It was very strange for a country to share an Independence Day with its colonizer. So in 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal changed the country's Independence day to June 12. And June 12 became the Philippines’ very own Independence Day.


The Philippine flag has a very unique look to it. It has three golden stars and a sun on a red, blue and white background:

  • The three stars represent the Philippines’ three major island regions — Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
  • The sun and its eight rays represent the eight major provinces that took part in the revolution.

In the days leading up to Independence Day, many places in the Philippines hang their flag everywhere. But you can’t just hang it up any way you want.

Independence of the Philippines was a mighty feat. On independence day, the sacrifices of the national heroes are remembered, the country’s sovereignty is appreciated, instilling nationalism in the citizens, as well as celebrating the culture and tradition of its people.

source:

https://www.panaynews.net/what-people-say-independence-day/

https://www.google.com.ph/amp/s/www.zenrooms.com/blog/make-the-best-out-of-this-years-philippines-independence-day/amp/

https://www.cpsctech.org/2021/06/123rd-independence-day-celebrated-in.html?m=1

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