The declaration of independence is one of the most important milestones in Philippine history. The country was colonized by many nations for hundreds of years. Imagine achieving your freedom after all the hardships you’ve been through. It is priceless.
Philippine Independence Day has been celebrated every June 12 since 1962. The original celebration used to be on July 4, but then President Diosdado Macapagal changed the date to June 12, in commemoration of Emilio Aguinaldo’s declaration of independence from the Spaniards.
In turn, July 4 was declared as Philippine Republic Day or American-Filipino Friendship Day, when a treaty was made declaring the freedom of the Philippines from the United States.
The celebration of the Philippine Independence is from May 28 to June 12, where all government establishments, residences, and other public squares are encouraged to display the country’s flag.
