Independence Day
June 12, 2013 at 12:36 am | Posted in EVENTS CELEBRATED, MOMENTS WITH DAD, PLACES I'VE BEEN TO | 3 CommentsTags: 115th Philippine Independence Day, Barong Tagalog, Danat Hotel, National, National Costume, philippines, traditional costume
Today, the Philippines celebrates its 115th National Independence Day.
June 12 is one of the most significant dates in Philippines history because it marks the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule in 1898.
And although I’m a boy growing up outside the country, my parents make sure that I know my cultural roots. I take pride in celebrating this day because it is part of knowing who I am.
What do People do?
Independence Day is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide parades. However, the main highlight is the police and military parade in Manila headed by the country’s incumbent president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute. Many Filipinos spend the day in parks and malls. Many Filipino communities in other countries also observe the nation’s Independence Day celebrations.
Public life
The Philippine’s Independence Day is a national holiday so government offices are closed. There are absolutely no classes in all schools. Many business establishments are closed except shopping centers. Public transport such as buses, passenger jeeps, and tricycles still operate but their routes may be limited due to the closure of streets used for parades.
Background
The annual June 12 observance of Philippine’s Independence Day came into effect after past President Diosdado Macapagal signed the Republic Act No. 4166 regarding this matter on August 4, 1964. This Act legalized the holiday, which is based on the Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898 by General Emilio Aguinaldo and Filipino revolutionary forces from the Spanish colonization. The Philippines’ flag was raised and its national anthem was played for the first time in 1898. However, liberty was short-lived because Spain and the United States did not recognize the declaration.
The 1898 Treaty of Paris ended the war between Spain and the United States. Spain surrendered the entire archipelago comprising the Philippines to the United States. The Philippines started a revolt against the United States in 1899 and achieved national sovereignty on July 4, 1946, through the Treaty of Manila. Independence Day was officially observed on July 4 until the Republic Act No. 4166, which set out to move the holiday to June 12, was approved on August 4, 1964. (timeanddate.com)
********************************
Maligayang araw ng kalaaan to all the Filipinos around the world!
Mabuhay!
Rate this:
Liked this post? Click :
- Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
- Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
- Click to print (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
Welcome to my WORLD!!!
Hi everyone! My name is IÑIGO and welcome to my PHOTOBLOG!
**************************
I'm a Filipino boy, born in the Philippines, but growing up in the UAE. I'm studying in an Indian-managed school, with a British curriculum. It's a mix of cultures, but I'm loving the adventures. I hope you enjoy my posts :)
**************************
This site was originally a private journal for my parents. Since we moved to another country, my friends and relatives back home are using this site to update themselves about me. So if you are not part of my gang, and is not interested about my posts, it is okay to leave. Otherwise, if you are enjoying my site, I say... "thank you!" Please feel free to move around. Everyone is welcome here.
Thanks for the visit!
*******************
Blog Stats
- 205,971 hits
-
Join 2,030 other subscribers
Share this blog!
-
My Recent Stories
PLS CHECK OUT MY DAD’S BUSINESS BLOG
SAMU’T SARI
- BIRTHDAYS (136)
- BLOGGING FUN (46)
- CAR SHOW (100)
- COMIC STRIPS (21)
- CONCERT BOY (13)
- DOWNTIMES (51)
- EVENTS CELEBRATED (213)
- FACEBOOK STUFF (17)
- FOOD TALK (102)
- IMPORTANT PEOPLE (167)
- INIGO's HUMOR (8)
- INSIDE MOM'S TUMMY (48)
- MILESTONES (86)
- MOM AND DAD (66)
- MOMENTS WITH DAD (87)
- MOMENTS WITH MOM (68)
- MY FIRSTS (94)
- MY STUFF (92)
- NEVERENDING SNAPS (228)
- PHOTOSHOOTS OF A STAR (48)
- PLACES I'VE BEEN TO (378)
- SCHOOL TIME! (103)
- TOYS FOREVER (288)
- TV STUFF (4)
- Uncategorized (26)
- VIDEOS (61)
- WALA LANG (48)
- WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE (79)
People who dropped by and left some comments…
TOP POSTS
Archives
Live Traffic Feed
Friendly Visitors :)
Blog Friends
Blogs I Visit
- Arvee's Blog
- AuntyUta
- Blogs ng Pinoy
- Cee's Life Photography Blog
- Comments from Cathy
- Dear Bliary
- Dodong Ambisyoso
- For The Love of Big Mac
- FrizzText
- From the Desk of Aidisan
- Inhouse Mom
- Journalist On The Run
- Keepin' It Real
- Live2Eat Eat2Live Blog
- My Dining Table
- Northern Narratives
- Sonel's Corner
- Stories of My Wandering Feet & Mind
- Time After Time
- Tracie Louise Photography
- Work The Dream
MORE KIDDIE BLOGS!
Toy Blogs
I AM PART OF…
TODAY IS…
Meta
Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Entries and comments feeds.