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RPH Proclamation of The Philippine Independence

The Proclamation of Philippine Independence, declared on June 12, 1898, ended 333 years of Spanish rule and established a government under General Emilio Aguinaldo. The document outlines the reasons for the revolution, the war for independence, and the future of the new republic, while also detailing abuses during the Spanish regime. It describes the Philippine flag's symbolism and emphasizes the historical significance of the independence declaration in shaping the national identity.

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RPH Proclamation of The Philippine Independence

The Proclamation of Philippine Independence, declared on June 12, 1898, ended 333 years of Spanish rule and established a government under General Emilio Aguinaldo. The document outlines the reasons for the revolution, the war for independence, and the future of the new republic, while also detailing abuses during the Spanish regime. It describes the Philippine flag's symbolism and emphasizes the historical significance of the independence declaration in shaping the national identity.

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Reading the "Proclamation of the Philippine Independence"

June 12, 1898: The Proclamation of Philippine Independence was declared, marking the end of 333
years of Spanish rule.

There have been numerous studies done on the events leading to the independence of the country but
very few (students, teachers, and Filipinos in general) have actually read the document on the
declaration of the Philippine Independence.

It tells the kind of goverment that was created under General Emilio Aguinaldo.

The proclamation is a 2,000-word document summarizing:

 The reasons for the revolution against Spanish rule.


 The war for independence fought by Filipinos.
 The future of the new republic under the leadership of Emilio Aguinaldo.

SOME ABUSES DRUING THE SPANISH REGIME

 Arbitrary Arrest;
 Harsh Treatment
 Killing of prisoners under the pretext that they were attempting to escape
 Unjust deportations; and
 Absence of due process.

JUSTIFICATION BEHIND THE REVOLUTION AGAINST SPAIN

 Abuses of the Civil Guard


 Unequal protection of the law
 Avarice and greed of the clergy
 Unjust deportations without proper hearing

The document offers a brief historical overview of the Spanish occupation since Magellan's arrival in
Visayas until the Philippine Revolution, mentioning:

 The Pact of Biak-na-Bato was signed but later collapsed, intensifying the fight for independence.
 The spread of the movement (Katipunan) "like an electric spark" through different towns and
provinces in Luzon (Bataan, Pampanga, Batangas, Bulacan, Laguna, and Morong) and the quick
decline of Spanish forces in the same provinces.
 The execution of José Rizal as an unjust act driven by the clergy.
 1872: Year of the Cavite Mutiny that led to the execution of the GOMBURZA priests (José
Burgos, Mariano Gomez, and Jacinto Zamora).
 1896: The Philippine Revolution began, leading to the formation of an independence movement
across the country.
 Visayas(1898): Region where the revolution spread, ensuring the country’s independence.

The proclamation acknowledges that the new republic would be led under Emilio Aguinaldo's
dictatorship and honors him as the Supreme Chief of the nation, chosen to liberate Filipinos from
Spanish rule.

Another detail in the proclamation that is worth looking at is its explanation on the Philippine flag that
was first waved on the same day. The Philippine flag was described in the proclamation, with symbolic
meanings:

 White triangle: Represents the disctinctive emblem of the famous Katipunan society.
 Three stars: represents the three principal island of the Philippine Archipelago—Luzon,
Mindanao, and Panay.
 Sun with eight rays: Represents the eight provinces that first revolted (Manila, Cavite, Bulacan,
Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas).
 Colors (blue, red, and white): Taken from the U.S. flag, symbolizing gratitude for American
support.
 The Blue and Red colors of the flag are often associated with courage and peace respectively.

The proclamation emphasizes the historical significance of the independence declaration and the
symbolic elements that became integral to the national identity of the Philippines.

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