History of Filipino Independence Proclamation

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Proclamation of Independence of the Filipino People

December 1897: Truce declared with Emilio Aguinaldo agreeing to exile in Hong Kong.
Aguinaldo funded the purchase of rifles and ammunition for P117,000; initial shipment worth P50,000, remaining shipment did not arrive.
May 19, 1898: Aguinaldo returned to the Philippines aboard the U.S. cruiser McCullough.
May 28, 1898: Filipino forces achieved their first victory in Alapan, Imus, Cavite.
May 24, 1898: Establishment of a Dictatorial Government by Aguinaldo.
June 12, 1898: Declaration of Philippine Independence by Emilio Aguinaldo.
June 12, 1946: Official recognition of Philippine Independence Day.
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista read the independence declaration, signed by 117 individuals, including an American military officer.
National Anthem "Marcha Nacional Filipina," composed by Julian Felipe, performed by Banda de San Francisco de Malabon.
Emilio Aguinaldo born on March 22, 1869, in Kawit, Cavite.
Aguinaldo joined Katipunan, using the alias Magdalo; rival faction in Cavite named Magdiwang.
Andrés Bonifacio served as Supremo of Katipunan.
March 22, 1897: Elections for a revolutionary government held in Barrio Tejeros, San Francisco de Malabon.
May 10, 1897: Death of Andrés Bonifacio and his brother Procopio.
June 10, 1896: Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo appointed Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista as "Special Commissioner" to write the Act of Independence.
Act of Independence is a 16-page document signed by 117 individuals.
Philippines underwent 333 years of colonization by Spaniards and Americans.
The eight rays of the Philippine flag represent the provinces of Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas.
The white triangle symbolizes fraternity, representing the Katipunan.
The three stars stand for Luzon, Panay, and Mindanao.