8. The flag’s colors (red, white and blue) were a salute to the American flag.

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This little bit of trivia was mentioned in the Declaration of Independence which was written by
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista. However, in Emilio Aguinaldo’s succeeding speeches, he stated that the
color red stood for Filipino bravery, blue represented how Filipinos would rather die than surrender to the
enemy and lastly, the color white symbolized the Filipino people’s love for peace.

9. The colors of the Philippine flag can be used as signals.

One thing that makes the Philippine flag unique is that its colors not only symbolize things, they are
also used to indicate the nation’s current state. In peaceful times, the flag is raised with the blue strip on
top. On the other hand, if the country is in a state of war, the flag will be flown with the red strip on top.

10. There was an earlier version of the National Anthem but Emilio Aguinaldo preferred
something different.

A Filipino in Hong Kong composed the earlier version of the National Anthem which Aguinaldo brought
home. However, he wanted something with a marching beat. He then asked Julian Felipe to make some
changes. Felipe’s composition featured elements from the Spanish Royal March. Aguinaldo approved the
revision.

11. The first Philippine anthem was commissioned by Andres Bonifacio.

Not many Filipinos may know that there was a Philippine anthem, the very first one, before the
National Anthem we now know as Lupang Hinirang. It had the title “Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan” and
was composed by Julio Nakpil upon the request of Andres Bonifacio. Tema: ”Pagbabagong Ipinaglaban,
Alay sa Masaganang Kinabukasan”
12. The original copy of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence is kept in the National
Library.

The document was one of the many revolutionary papers that were stolen from the National Library.
Fortunately, it was returned in 1994 by Milagros Guerrero, a professor in the University of the Philippines.

Atty. Maria Karen B. Guillermo

Sangguniang Bayan Elect

June 14, 2019

8:00 AM
GIS Gym
 This serves as an Invitation

P R OG R A M Every year, June 12 is highly celebrated in the country as well as in other countries around the
world with Filipino communities. This year, the Philippines will be celebrating 118 years of independence.
The anticipation is evident almost anywhere. You’ll start to see flags decorated in the streets, malls
PART 1 PARADE (Around the barangay) Gulac IS Drum & Lyre Corps and hotels in Cebu, even on vehicles.
Brgy. Patrol - Leading - - - - - - - 8:00 AM
PART 2 OPENING PROGRAM - - - - - - - - - 8:30 AM In commemoration of this national holiday, here are some interesting facts (some less-known to
many) that you should know about Philippine Independence Day.):
1. Prayer - - - - Mrs. Richell D. Feliciano
Grade 1 Adviser
1. Filipino priests started the movement for independence.
2. National Anthem - - - - Mrs. Maribel A. Tadeja
Grade 2 Adviser A lesser-known fact about Philippine independence is that Filipino priests were actually the ones who
3. Welcome Address - - - - Hon. Arsenio S. Aspiras started the opposition. Resenting the Spanish domination in the Roman Catholic churches, the religious
Barangay Captain leaders met with the nation’s intellectuals to discuss declaring the country’s independence.
4. Opening Remarks - - - - Hon. Harvey Ragus
Brgy. Kagawad 2. Filipinos formed a secret society to rebel against Spain.

This secret society was formed in Manila in 1892. Emilio Aguinaldo joined the group in 1894 and
5. Intermission Number - - - - GRADE 5 Students became the leader. As the society’s numbers began to grow, the Spanish discovered their plans forcing
them to act sooner than originally planned.
6. Introduction to the Guest - - - - Mr. Sandro M. Zamora
Principal III 3. According to Julian Felipe, Philippine independence was proclaimed on a Sunday
7. Speech of the Guest Speaker- - - - Hon. Karen Guillermo afternoon, between 4 to 5 PM.
4. Spain and the U.S. did not recognize Aguinaldo’s declaration of independence.
Sangguniang Bayan Elect
8. Intermission Number - - - - GRADE 8 Students Although Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence on June 12, 1898, this was not recognized by
9. Search for Ginoo at Binibining Kalayaan Spain and the U.S. because Spain sold the Philippines to the U.S. in the Treaty of Paris on Dec. 10, 1898.
 Kasuotang Pangkultural
10. Pagbigkas ng Tula - - - - GRADES 1, 2, & 3 5. Philippine Independence Day used to be celebrated on July 4.
11. Search for Ginoo at Binibining Kalayaan
 Question and Answer The United States granted the Philippines its independence on July 4. This date is now considered
the Filipino-American Friendship Day. In the early 1960s, the Philippine Historical Association lobbied for
12. Awarding of the Winners June 12 to be the official Independence Day once again. In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal issued a
 Pagbigkas ng Tula proclamation recognizing such change. It was in 1964 when the country began celebrating Independence
 Pagsulat ng Sanaysay Day on June 12 again.

 Best Performer
6. Emilio Aguinaldo himself designed the Philippine flag.
 Best in Cultural Attire
 Mr. and Ms. Wit Aguinaldo then visited Marcela Agoncillo in her Hong Kong home and asked her to make the flag.
 Ginoo at Binibining Kalayaan 2019 With the help of her daughter Lorenza and Jose Rizal’s niece Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, Agoncillo
hand-sewed the Philippine flag which took 5 days to complete. The stars, sun and the triangle were made
with fine satin.
13. Closing Remarks - - - - PERLIN M. TUNGPALAN
PTA President 7. The three stars in the flag originally stand for Luzon, Panay and Mindanao.
Masters of Ceremony:
Ms. Sei Jane Marquez While most Filipinos today know that the three stars represent the three major island groups: Luzon,
 Rubriks sa Pagbigkas ng Tula

Contestant #1 Contestant #2 Contestant #3 Contestant #4

Kalidad ng poses (45%)

Pagbigkas, punto,
silabikasyon, atbp. (35%)

Kumpas at galaw (10%)

Kabuuan (100%)

GRAND TOTAL
 Rubriks sa Pagsulat ng Sanaysay

Contestant #1 Contestant #2 Contestant #3 Contestant #4 Contestant #5 Contestant #6

Kaayusan ng konsepto
at mga ideya (45%)
Tamang pagpili ng
mga salita, paggamit
ng gramatika, at
bantas (40%)
Kaugnayan sa tema
(15%)
Kabuuan (100%)

GRAND TOTAL
 Pamantayan sa Ginoong Kalayaan 2019

Contestant #1 Contestant #2 Contestant #3 Contestant #4 Contestant #5 Contestant #6

Poise and carriage
(30%)

Kasuotang
pangkultural (30%)

Pagsagot sa tanong
(40%)

GRAND TOTAL
 Pamantayan sa Binibining Kalayaan 2019

Contestant #1 Contestant #2 Contestant #3 Contestant #4 Contestant #5 Contestant #6

Poise and carriage
(30%)

Kasuotang
pangkultural (30%)

Pagsagot sa tanong
(40%)

GRAND TOTAL