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The Act of Proclamation of Independence of the Filipino People, declared on June 12, 1898, marked the end of 333 years of Spanish colonization and was a significant moment in Philippine history. The document, authored by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, outlined the reasons for the revolution and established a temporary dictatorial government under Emilio Aguinaldo. It also highlighted the contributions of the United States and the symbolism of the Philippine flag, while reflecting on the sacrifices made by Filipinos for their freedom.

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Module 6 RPH Notes

The Act of Proclamation of Independence of the Filipino People, declared on June 12, 1898, marked the end of 333 years of Spanish colonization and was a significant moment in Philippine history. The document, authored by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, outlined the reasons for the revolution and established a temporary dictatorial government under Emilio Aguinaldo. It also highlighted the contributions of the United States and the symbolism of the Philippine flag, while reflecting on the sacrifices made by Filipinos for their freedom.

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MODULE 6 – RPH

ACTA DE LA PROCLAMACION DE LA INDEPENCIA DEL


PUEBLO FILIPINO (THE ACT OF
PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO
PEOPLE)
 Every year, the country commemorates the anniversary of the Philippine Independence proclaimed on
12 June 1898, in the province of Cavite.
 The event is a significant turning point in the history of the country because it signaled the end of 333
years of Spanish colonization.

Reading the details of the document in hindsight:


1. The kind of government that was created under Aguinaldo.
2. The forthcoming hand of the United States of America in the next few years of the newly created
republic.
 The declaration was a short 2,000 words document which summarized the reason behind the revolution
against Spain, the war for independence and the future of the new republic under Emilio Aguinaldo.
 The passage demonstrate the justification behind the revolution against Spain. Specifically cited the
abuse of the Civil Guard and the unlawful shooting of the prisoners whom they alleged as attempting to
escape.
 It mentions the avarice and greed of the clergy like the friars and the Archbishop himself.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE DOCUMENT


- In April 1898, the Spanish-American war broke out as a result of the U.S intervention in the Cuban war
of Independence.
- The U.S attacked Spain’s Pacific Possession which led to its involvement in the Philippine Revolution.
- Commodore George Dewey sailed from Hong Kong to Manila Bay aboard the U.S.S Olympia and led
the Asiatic Squadron of the U.S Navy.
- “We have no plans of taking over your Country.. We are just here to help.” said George Dewey.

May 1898, the battle of Manila Bay ensued.

 Emilio Aguinaldo decided to return to the Philippines from Hong Kong, bringing with him the first
Philippine flag sewn by Marcela Agoncillo and Delfina Herbosa. (Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza
Agoncillo, and Delfina Herbosa).
 Upon arriving in Manila, Aguinaldo proceeded to his mansion in Kawit, Cavite to rally the Filipinos to
unite and fight against the Spaniards in the historic battle cry “The Hour of Liberation.”
 Together with the Americans, the Filipinos assaulted the Spaniards in the Battle of Manila Bay.
 TREATY OF PARIS – The said battle was perceived to be a mock battle as arrangements were already
made between the Americans and the Spaniards that the latter would hand over the Philippines,
including Guam and Puerto Rico to the former.

THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE


(ACTA DE LA PROCLAMACION DE LA INDEPENCIA DEL PUEBLO FILIPINO)
- Written by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista had the intention to encourage Filipinos to fight against the
Spaniards.
- Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista read the declaration of Independence.
- Signed by 177 persons, including an American military officer. (L M. JOHNSON)
- June 12, 1898 – declared the Independence Day at Emilio Aguinaldo’s house (sa bintana)
- The Philippine National Anthem, then known as “Marcha Nacional Filipina” composed by Julian Felipe
was played by the Banda de San Francisco de Malabon and the Philippine flag as unfurled again.
- On May 24, Aguinaldo announced the creation of Dictatorial Government.
- A necessity when the growing nation needed a strong leader, but only temporary, as prelude to the
establishment of a Republican form of government.
- The Proclamation of Independence also invokes that the established republic would be led under the
Dictatorship of Emilio Aguinaldo.
- “Proclaim and solemnize this act by the dictatorial Government of these Philippine Island addressed by
the Eminent Dictator Don Emilio Aguinaldo.”

Another detail in the proclamation that is worth looking at is the explanation of the Philippine Flag

Luzon

White Color -
Represent the emblem
Sun – Gigantic strides Katipunan
by the sons of this land Panay
on the road to progress
and civilization.

Mindanao

Manila
Bulacan
Laguna
It eight rays symbolizing
the eight provinces which
were declared in a state of
Tarlac Batangas
war almost as soon as the
first insurrectionary
movement was initiated.
Cavite Nueva Ecija
 The colors blue, red, and white commemorate those of the flag of the United States of North America.
 “In manifestation of our profound gratitude towards that Great nation for the disinterested protection she
is extending to us and will continue to extend to us.”
 This is often overlooked details about the historically accurate meaning behind the national symbol in
the Philippines.
 Our basic education omits the fact that those colors were taken from the flag of the United States.

About the Author AMBROSIO RAINZARES BAUTISTA


- Known as “Don Bosyong”
- Born on December 17, 1830 in Binan, Laguna
- A lawyer and author of the Declaration of Philippine Independence.
- A distant relative of the Rizal family. Bautista frequently provided advice to Philippine national hero
Jose Rizal during his school days in Manila.
- He became the first adviser of President Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898.
- He was elected as president of the Philippines in the Revolutionary Congress in Tarlac and was later
appointed judge of the Court of First Instance of Pangasinan.
- He died on December 4, 1903 (72 years old) from a fall from a horse drawn carriage.
- June 10, 1896 – ACTA DE LA PROCLAMACION DE LA INDEPENCIA DEL PUEBLO FILIPINO
- The result was a sixteen page document that contained the aspiration of freedom and sacrifices made and
the revolution that resulted from it.
- Contrary to common belief, it was Bautista and not Aguinaldo who waved the Philippine Flag before the
jubilant crowd on June 12, 1898. During the Philippine Proclamation of Independence in Cavite.

ANALYSIS OF THE “PROCLAMATION OF THE PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE”


- The Declaration, the sole document that proves the value Filipinos place on their freedom.
- The documents reflects the general revolutionary sentiment of that period.
- Sentiment – The abuses specifically mentioned in the proclamation like friar abuse, racial discrimination
and inequality before the law.
- There were mentions of past events that was seen as important turning points of the movement against
Spain. The execution of GOMBURZA, and the failed Cavite mutiny of 1872.
- This shows that they saw this event as a significance awakening of the Filipinos in the real conditions of
the nation under Spain.
- Jose Rizal’s Legacy and Martyrdom was also mentioned, however the Katipunan as the pioneer
revolutionary movement was only mentioned once toward the end of the document.
- There was no mention of the Katipunan’s foundation. Bonifacio and his co-founders were left out.
- The enmity between Aguinaldo’s Magdalo and Bonifacio’s Magdiwang in the Katipunan is no secret in
the pagers of history.
 Nothing is more relevant to Philippine history than the declaration of independence from colonial
rule.
 It must be understood that the independence we attained in 1898 was freedom that was fought for
with the lives of Filipinos.
 The goal or objective of this independence is something that we might have failed to achieve and
protect properly.

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