The Day Philippines Achieved Freedom

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    Independence Day is a regular holiday in the Philippines, celebrated annually on the 12th of June. It is the National Day of the Philippines and is known as 'Araw ng Kalayaan, or 'Day of Freedom'. This day commemorates the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12th, 1898.


  The Philippines, which consists of over 7,000 different islands in the western Pacific, declared freedom from Spanish sovereignty almost 120 years ago. This claim was made by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, but it wasn't until 1962 that then-President Diosdado Macapagal declared it a public holiday via a presidential decree. On this day, June 12, 1898, the Filipino flag was unfurled for the first time amid an inspirational ceremony that included the first public performance of the Philippines' national anthem. The country has achieved significant progress. It is classified as a developing market and a recently industrialized country. Tourism also has a significant economic impact in the Philippines.

   On June 12th, we must commemorate this day in order to remember and never forget our history. We should be grateful for the independence we enjoy now because the Philippines has been under Spanish domination for a long time. We must never forget how much our ancestors had suffered under their rulings. While freedom will be celebrated, past must never be forgotten.

References:

Office Holidays. Independence Day in Philippines in 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/philippines/philippines-independence-day

National Today. Philippines Independence Day. Retrieved from: https://nationaltoday.com/philippines-independence-day/

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