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What are represented by the 3 stars in the Philippine flag?
The Philippine Declaration of Independence, which was publicly read in Spanish by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, said that the three stars on the Philippine flag represent the "three principal islands of this archipelago—Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay in which the revolutionary movement broke out."
Name the three catholic priests who were executed by Garote on charges of subversion arising from the 1872 cavite Mutiny?
Mariano Gomez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora
The Spanish Colonial Period run from what year to what year?
1565 to 1898
What day did the proclamation of the Philippine independence happen (June 12, 1898)?
The proclamation of Philippine independence took place on a Sunday
Where is the original copy of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence kept?
In the National Library.
Which of the following provinces is not represented by the 8 rays of the sun in the Philippine flag?
Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Bataan, and Laguna
Tarlac
The eight rays of the sun on the flag symbolizes the eight provinces—Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna and Batangas
What movement was organized by Marcelo H. del Pilar, José Rizal, and Mariano Ponce, lobbying for political reforms in the Philippines?
Propaganda Movement
British occupation of Manila happenedin what period?
British forces occupied Manila from 1762 to 1764, however they were unable to extend their conquest outside of Manila as the Filipinos stayed loyal to the remaining Spanish community outside Manila.
What time did the proclamation of the Philippine independence happen (June 12, 1898)?
According to Julian Felipe, Philippine independence was proclaimed on a ____ afternoon, between 4 to 5 PM.
What is represented by the Red, White, and Blue colors on the Philippine flag based on the Declaration of Independence?
The flag’s colors (red, white and blue) were a salute to the American flag.
When was the Philippine flag first unfurled?
The Philippine flag was first unfurled during a skirmish between Filipino troops and Spanish forces in Alapan, Cavite on May 28, 1898. The same flag was presented at Aguinaldo's residence in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898 during the proclamation of independence.
Who among the following heroes did not favor the Armed Revolution (Initially)?
Antonio Luna, Juan Luna, Andres Bonifacio
Antonio Luna
When did the battle of Manila Took Place?
On 1 May 1898
When did the United States grant the Philippines its independence?
July 4
This date is now considered the Filipino-American Friendship Day. In the early 1960s, the Philippine Historical Association lobbied for June 12 to be the official Independence Day once again. In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal issued a proclamation recognizing such change. It was in 1964 when the country began celebrating Independence Day on June 12 again.
Who designed the Philippine flag?
Emilio Aguinaldo himself designed the Philippine flag.
How Many days did it take to finish the first Philippine flag?
It took five days to finish the first Philippine flag.
Who started the movement for independence?
Filipino priests started the movement for independence.
A lesser-known fact about Philippine independence is that Filipino priests were actually the ones who started the opposition. Resenting the Spanish domination in the Roman Catholic churches, the religious leaders met with the nation’s intellectuals to discuss declaring the country’s independence.
Which Colonizers were involved in the Battle of Battle of Cavite?
Spanish-Americans
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
Dec. 10, 1898
Where was the very first anniversary of the declaration celebrated?
Angeles, Pampanga
Which Philippine President tried to change the flag's color?
In an Executive Order, former president Ferdinand Marcos pointed out the "the shade of the color blue [of the original flag] was lighter than the present dark blue being used in the making of Philippine flag." This change in color from navy blue to light blue proved unpopular and was explicitly rejected after the 1986 EDSA Revolution.
What is Andres Bonifacio's Middle name?
de Castro
Why did Spain and the U.S. not recognize Aguinaldo’s declaration of independence?
Because Spain sold the Philippines to the U.S. in the Treaty of Paris.
When did Andres Bonifacio declare the Philippine independence?
April 12, 1895
What is the title of the national anthem that Julio Nakpil composed under the request of Andres Bonifacio?
Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan