BIGATA, JAYVEE J.

BSA 1A

Lesson 6: activity 1
1. Discuss the importance of proclamation of Philippines Independence

The declaration of independence is one of the most important milestones in Philippine

history. The country was colonized by many nations for hundreds of years. Imagine
achieving your freedom after all the hardships you’ve been through. It is priceless.
Philippine Independence Day has been celebrated every June 12 since 1962. The
original celebration used to be on July 4, but then President Diosdado Macapagal
changed the date to June 12, in commemoration of Emilio Aguinaldo’s declaration of
independence from the Spaniards. 
In turn, July 4 was declared as Philippine Republic Day or American-Filipino Friendship
Day, when a treaty was made declaring the freedom of the Philippines from the United
States. 
The celebration of the Philippine Independence is from May 28 to June 12, where all
government establishments, residences, and other public squares are encouraged to
display the country’s flag.
The country begins its celebration by displaying the national flag in various historical
places nationwide. In Rizal Park or any other national historical landmark, the President,
Vice President and other members of the government together with the Armed Forces
and the general public, sing the national anthem Lupang Hinirang, while raising the
national flag at 7 in the morning. It is followed by the wreath laying ceremony and the
presidential speech. This practice has been observed since 2011.
As we enjoy the holiday, may we not forget its significance in our country’s history.
Before our heroes achieved our independence, they offered their talents and wits, and
put their lives at risk. May we learn from them as citizens of the Philippines.

2. Discuss the importance of symbolism of the Philippine flag

The flag is the country’s most cherished symbol. It is the nation’s emblem for freedom.  It
symbolizes patriotism, love of country and sense of nationhood and embodies the
aspirations and sentiments of the Filipino people in their unceasing quest for
independence.
And every part of the flag like the white triangle represent the distinctive emblem of the
famous KATIPUNAN SOCIETY. The three stars represents the three principal island of
the archipelago (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao). The sun represents the gigantic strides that
have been made by the son of his land on the road of progress and civilization. The sun
rays represents the 8 provinces (Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija,
Tarlac, Laguna and Batangas) which were declared in a state of war almost as soon as
the first insurrectionary movement was initiated