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Why do you celebrate independence day in the Philippines?

We celebrate the Independence day in honor of our beloved country after being liberated from the Spaniards. It occurs once a year to remember the noble cause which most of the Philippine Heroes sacrificed for.


What is the contribution of Diosdado Macapagal?

Diosdado Macapagal served as the 9th President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965. He is known for changing the date of Philippine Independence Day from July 4 to June 12 to honor the country's true independence from Spain. This move was aimed at promoting a stronger sense of Filipino nationalism.


What is the importance of Philippine proclamation of independence in1898?

The Philippine proclamation of independence in 1898 marked the end of Spanish colonial rule and the beginning of Filipino self-governance. It symbolized the Filipino people's quest for freedom and self-determination, laying the foundation for the country's eventual independence from foreign powers. This event is celebrated annually in the Philippines as Independence Day.


What was Philippines named before it was Philippines?

At first, Chinese traders used to call it "MAI"(ma-ee). When Ferdinand Magellan discovered it, he called it archipelago of St. Lazarus/archipelago of St. Lazaro because on the day he first stepped in the Philippines, it was St. Lazarus' feast day. After several years of conquering the Philippines, he named it Philippines to honor king Philip II of Spain. Filipinas, on the other hand, is the Tagalog/Filipino translation of the English word Philippines.It was recognized and declared as Philippines(feely-phins) by the Americans and Spaniards as well.(the Americans followed after the Spanish occupation in the Philippines for 333 years)


What is a summary of Jose Rizal life?

A summary of the life of Jose Rizal includes the fact that he was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Philippines and died December 30, 1896, in Manila, Philippines. During his life, he was known as a brilliant student who traveled to Spain to complete his medical degree and pursued many important career goals, such as becoming an activist, doctor, journalist, and poet.