Independence Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The Philippines' flag is flown on Independence Day. ©iStockphoto.com/macky_ch What do People do? Independence Day is a day when many people, including government...
Let’s delve into the past, present, and future significance of Philippine Independence Day.A Glimpse into HistoryThe Fight for FreedomThe struggle for Philippine independence was long and arduous. For over 300 years, the Philippines was a Spanish colony, during which time the Filipino identity ...
History of Independence Day 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 independen...
Every year on June 12, Filipinos worldwide celebrate Philippines Independence Day, a key moment in their history. This day marks the country’s freedom from over 300 years of Spanish rule and symbolises national pride and unity. To honour this important occasion, let’s explore the rich histor...
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. Magellan wanted all the local chiefs to submit to the Spanish ...
In 1935, the Commonwealth of the Philippines was established with U.S. approval, and Manuel Quezon was elected the country’s first president. On July 4, 1946, full independence was granted to the Republic of the Philippines by the United States. By: History.com Editors HISTORY.com works wi...
MANILA, Philippines - Belief systems and movements in human civilization more often adopts a standard or a symbol to rally and punctuate its " first cause" or gather around its "first personality" e.g. Ceasar, Hitler, etc., to represent an ideology, embody a political party, an alma mater...
This national holiday commemorates the freedom of the Philippines and its people. On this day in 1898, Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence from Spain after more than 300 years of rule.” The historic proclamation of independence took place in Cavite, where Emilio Aguinaldo and 98...
Until the end of the war the "Partido Nationalista", which is regarded as moderately conservative, will have the political majority under Manuel Quezon and Sergio Osmena. - 1908 The "University of the Philippines" is founded.Uncle Sam Filipino casualties on the first day of the war. ...
History of Indonesia independence day Indonesia had remained under Dutch colonial rule for over 300 years until a group of nationalists declared its independence on August 17, 1945. The struggle for Indonesia’s freedom and liberation was not an easy one. It took four long years of agitation an...