Proclamation

of the
Philippine
Independence
GEC112
 Objectives
• To determine the • To analyze the • To develop critical
contribution of content and context and analytical skills
different kinds of of different kinds of with exposure to
primary sources in primary sources. primary sources.
understanding
Philippine history
The Proclamation of
the Philippine
Independence (1898)
• Celebrated yearly every June 12 starting
from the year 1898.

• It was proclaimed in Kawit, Cavite.

• Ended the 333 years of Spanish

colonization.

• The documents summarized the reason

for revolution against Spain, the war for
independence and the future under
Emilio Aguinaldo.
The Proclamation of
the Philippine
Independence (1898)
• Written by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista y
Altamira (aka Don Bosyong)

• The proclamation cited the abuse of the

Civil Guards and unlawful shooting of
prisoners whom they alleged as
attempting to escape.

• There is also mention of unequal justice

between Filipino people and the eminent
personages
The Proclamation of
the Philippine
Independence (1898)
• There is also declaration of avarice and
greed of the clergy like the friars and the
Archbishop himself.

• Lastly, the passage condemned the

unjust deportation and rendering of
other decisions without proper hearing,
expected of any civilized nation.

• The passage preceded with a historical

overview of the Spanish occupation
The Proclamation of
the Philippine
Independence (1898)
• The revolt reached Visayas ensuring the
independence.

• The document called out Rizal’s

execution; stated that it was unjust.

• The execution of Rizal was done to

please the friars. They wanted to execute
all those who were against their
Machiavellian purposes.
The Proclamation of
the Philippine
Independence (1898)
• The document stated the execution of
the martyr priests Mariano Gomez,
Jacinto Zamora, and Jose Burgos.

• The established independence will be

under the leadership of Emilio Aguinaldo
The Proclamation of
the Philippine
Independence (1898)
• The document mentioned the Philippine
flag made by Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza
Agoncillo, and Delfina Herboza in Hong
Kong.

• The waving of the flag was followed by

Marcha Filipina Magdalo aka Lupang
Hinirang composed by Julian Felipe
accompanied by the San Francisco de
Malabon Marching Band.
Quiz
1. Exact date of the proclamation of the
Philippine independence.
Quiz
2. The youngest and very first president of
the Philippines.
Quiz
3. How many years was the Philippines
colonized by the Spaniards?
Quiz
4. The pact made between Governor
General de Rivera and Aguinaldo that was
to end the Philippine Revolution.
Quiz
5. Where was Emilio Aguinaldo and his
mean exiled to?
Quiz
6. Who accused Bonifacio of heinous
crimes that led to his execution?
Quiz
7. The priests who were killed as a result of
the Cavite Mutiny (diminutive term only).
Quiz
8. Name one of the ladies who made the
Philippine flag.
Quiz
9-10. Briefly explain Machiavellianism in
politics.
 1. June 12, 1898 Delfina Herboza

Answers 2. Emilio Aguinaldo 9. Politics that violates

normal moral
3. 333 beliefs for political
success.
4. Pact of Biak-na-
Bato

5. Hong Kong

6. Severino delas Alas

7. GomBurZa

8. Marcela Agoncillo,
Lorenza Agoncillo,
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