Declaration of

PHILIPPINE
INDEPENDENCE
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Background of the Author
(December 7, 1830 - December 4, 1903)

Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

–also known as Don Bosyong, was a
lawyer and author of the Declaration
of Philippine Independence. A distant
relative of the Rizal family, Bautista
frequently provided advice to
Philippine national hero José Rizal
during his school days in Manila
AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
◈ Bautista was born in Biñan, Laguna to Gregorio
Enriquez and Bautista Silvestra Altamira.

◈ He attended preparatory school in Biñan and studied law

at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), obtaining a
degree in 1865. He then practiced law in Manila and
offered free legal services to poor clients.
 Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

-Bautista solicited funds to finance a campaign for reforms in the

Philippines, later becoming a member of the La Liga Filipina,
Cuerpo de Compromisarios and La Propaganda.

-In 1896, the Spaniards arrested and imprisoned him at Fort

Santiago, as he was suspected of being involved in the Philippine
Revolution; Bautista elected to defend himself and was later
released from prison.
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Immediate History
of the Document
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IMMEDIATE HISTORY
-The Philippine Revolutionary Government did not
recognize the treaty or American sovereignty, and
subsequently fought and lost a conflict with the
United States originally referred to by the Americans
as the "Philippine Insurrection" but now generally and
officially called the Philippine–American War, which
ended when Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by U.S.
forces
◈ Emilio Aguinaldo issued a 1-sentence decree
appointing Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, his Auditor
General of War as a commissioner to write the
declaration of independence.
DATE/PLACE WRITTEN
OR PUBLISHED
The Act of the Declaration of Indepence was prepared,
written, and read by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista in
Spanish and presented on June 12, 1898 in the town of
Cavite-Viejo, Province of Cavite.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
The Act of Proclamation of Independence:
◈ A 16 page Document that contained:

◈ 1. The aspirations if freedom from Spanish Rule

◈ 2. The Sacrifices made by the FILIPINOS
◈ 3. And the revolution resulted from it

◈ The actual author is Ambrosio Rianzarez Bautista and the initiator is Gen.
Emilio Aguinaldo
JANUARY 1899
◈ • Americans became the new colonizers.
◈ • US send fresh troops to the Philippines.
◈ • Aguinaldo convened Congress in Malolos, Bulacan and
the deligates wrote a constitution.
◈ • Philippine Republic was established and Aguinaldo as
President.
◈ • Philippine American War (February 1899-1901)
Sequence of Events
∙ Revolution in August 1896.
∙ Miguel Lopez de Legazpi entered in a
blood compact with Datu Sikatuna
∙ Taking possession of the city of Manila
and the whole Archipelago in the name
of the spain by virtue of an order of King
Philip II
∙Don Pedro A. Paterno with Don Emilio
Aguinaldo as President of the Republic
established in Biak na Bato.
DECEMBER 27, 1897
◈ (Aguinaldo in Hongkong)
◈ Aguinaldo and 25 other revolutionary leaders exiled in Hongkong.
◈ Dewy then left Hongkong
◈ Gen. Rounseville Wildman paid 117000 pesos for rifles and
ammunition, 50000 was delivered.
End of May
◈ Aguinaldo was in command of an army of 12000 troops
◈ May 28,1898
The Filipino forces won their first victory in Alapan, Imus
The newly made Filipino Flag was hoisted in Alapan then in Imus
∙ Inthe town of Cavite-Viejo, Province of
Cavite this 12th day of June 1898.
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista was
designated to proclaim and solemnize
this Declaration of Independence.
Mention of Dates
AND MENTION OF PLACES
 June 12 1898,
Cavite-Viejo | Province of Cavite.
-Ambrosio Rianzales Bautista, war counsellor and special
delegate designated to proclaim and solemnize the Decoration
of Independence pendence by Dictator
Don Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy.
 August 1896
- Had resolved to start a revolution in order to regain
independence and sovereignty.
-Cebu - where Ferdinand Magellan landed.
-Island of Bohol - where Governor Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
landed and had also a Blood compact with its Chief Sikatuna
 May 31th
Don Emilio Aguinaldo returned in order to initiate a new revolution.
Revolutionary movement spreading like wild fire to the towns of:
Cavite, Bataan, Pampanga, Batangas,
Bulacan, Laguna, Morong
The resistance of the Spanish forces
was localized in the town of:
- San Fernando
- Macabebe
- Sexmoan
- Guagua
- Lipa
- Manila
- Calumpit
Besiege by our forces:
- Nueva Ecija
- Pangasinan
- La union
- Zambales
- Visayas
 January 21, 1872

Filipino martyrs instigates to impend the execution of the decree-

sentence issued by the council of state.

Caloocan - where the first spark of the revolution broke out.

 Philippine Flag
- Three stars Luzon, Mindano, and Panay
- Sun represents the gigantic steps made by the sons of the country.
- Eight Rays Manila, Cavite, bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan,
Laguna and Batangas.
- Red, Blue, White manifestation of our profound gratitude towards the
Great Nation for its disinterested prorection which lent us and continuous
lending us.
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IMPLICATION TO THE HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
-The PH declaration of independence occurred in Kawit, Cavite on
June 12, 1898.
-The declaration, however was not recognized by the US or Spain, as
the Spanish government ceded the PH to the US in the 1898 Treaty of
Paris signed on December 10 1898
The PH Declaration of Independence was signed by 98 persons.
The act declared that the Filipinos “are and have the right to be free
and independent” and that the nation from “this day commences to
have a life of its own, with every political tie between Filipinas and
Spain severed and annulled.”
 •Symbolism of the Filipino flag (General Agoncillo)
Lower red stripe – patriotism and valor
Upper blue stripe – peace, truth, justice
White triangle – equality
Three stars – Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
8 rays of sun – first 8 provinces (Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga,
Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite) which took
up arms against Spain
 Relevance to
Contemporary Times
Relevance to Contemporary Times

SOVEREIGN RIGHT
-supreme, absolute and uncontrollable
power over the state’s internal and
external affairs.
Relevance to Contemporary Times

◈ BELIEFS, CUSTOMS,TRADITIONS
Underlying Values
 UNDERLYING VALUES

“PERSEVERANCE”
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION

◈ JUNE 12, 1898 INDEPENDENCE DAY

◈ Emilio Aguinaldo was right to declare the Philippine

Independence.
 Thanks!
WE HOPE YOU LEARNED SOMETHING.