Independence Day: A Tribute To Our Heroes

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               The Philippine Independence Day (Araw ng Kasarinlan), also known as “Araw ng Kalayaan”, (“Day of Freedom”). This is an annual national day in the Phillippines observed on June 12, commemorating the declaration of Philippine Independence from Spain in 1898.

               On June 5, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree at his house located in what was then known as Cavite El Viejo proclaiming June 12, 1898 as the day of independence. The Philippines was occupied by the Spaniards and got in control to it’s territory and Filipinos became slaves. But, due to the perseverance of the so called “warriors of the land” who wants to gain and free their land from the invaders, they fought for their freedom. Freedom in the sense that, even into the extend to risk their lives just to free themselves from the claws of the eagles.

               The brave Filipino people got their bolo’s or itak, guns and ammunition, gamble and fought their enemies to gain and set themselves free.

               Independence Day is a day celebrated in the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for their country. Due to the selfless sacrifice of the Filipino people to gain their freedom and independence. One of the reason to celebrate Independence Day is to show our respect and pay tribute to the Filipino Heroes.




Sources/References:                                                                                                                            Independence Day (Philippines) - Wikipedia. Retrieved at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(Philippines) on May 30, 2022.                                    Images. Retrieved at:                                                                                        https://stock.adobe.com/bg/search?k=philippines+independence+day on May 30, 2022.  https://www.banknoteworld.com/philippines-5-piso-banknote-1985-p-168b-unc.html on May 30, 2022. https://elink.io/p/the-history-of-the-philippines-985d332 on May 30, 2022. https://twitter.com/jinnipegwim/status/1403726718234464263 on May 30, 2022.

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