The Filipino people have fought for independence from various colonial powers for generations. They have survived several wars in order to tell their stories and bring credit to their homeland. The country declared independence from 300 years of Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Since then, the Filipino people have made several efforts to recognize and honor this significant historical event. Let us remember the troops we lost and the flag we proudly raise while we go about our daily lives in the new world, independent and free of bloodshed.
July 4, 1946 is the original date of the Philippines’ Independence Day. It is when the Filipino people finally got their long-desired independence from the United States of America. Since then, the country officially became the Republic of the Philippines. However, in 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal moved Philippine Independence Day to June 12, commemorating the 1898 Filipino proclamation. Both days should be honored and celebrated, in my opinion, because they are significant. Countless Filipino lives were lost in order for the country to achieve what it did at the time
In conclusion, the Philippines' Independence Day is and should always be meaningful. We must pay tribute to all Filipino troops and people who battled against colonial control, not just the well-known national heroes. They died honorably and for the sake of the country's independence. That is why we must educate the current generation of Filipinos. We should always make time to pray for our kababayans who have died. Without them, we would not be where we are today. Without them, we would not have the so-called "Kalayaan." During this glorious day, show your thankfulness from now on.
SOURCES:
https://www.goodfilipino.com/2012/06/free-ride-on-independence-day.html
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