As I am no expert in history, I did some research and discovered an
interesting tidbit about the Philippine Independence Day. My apologies
to my past history teachers for not paying attention in class hehehe...
"The Philippine Declaration of Independence occurred on June 12, 1898
in the Philippines, where Filipino revolutionary forces under Gen Emilio
Aguinaldo (later to become the Philippines' first Republican President)
proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands
from the colonial rule of Spain...
The declaration, however, was not recognized by the United States or
Spain, as the Spanish government ceded the Philippines to the United
States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris...
The United States recognized Philippine independence on July 4, 1946
in the Treaty of Manila. Independence Day was observed in the Philippines
on the July 4 anniversary of this event until, upon the advice of
historians and at the urging of nationalist politicians, Pres. Diosdado
Macapagal signed Republic Act No. 4166 into law on August 4, 1964,
designating June 12, which had previously been observed as Flag Day,
as the country's Independence Day." - Wikipedia
Here are some simple ways to celebrate Independence Day with your family:
1. Display the Philippine Flag outside your home.
2. Join the Independence Day activities in your village, baranggay or
municipality.
3. Proudly wear a Filipiniana attire.
4. Invite family and friends over for an Independence Day breakfast/lunch/
merienda/dinner. Remember to serve only Filipino food!
5. Skip the Frap. Instead, have a cup of Batangas barako or tsokolate.
6. Play sungka, piko, patintero, tumbang preso, or other Filipino games
with your kids.
7. Read a book by a local author.
8. Watch a local movie.
9. Stay in town and visit a local destination.
10. Buy local.
11. Say a prayer for the country.
Happy Independence Day to everyone!
I love lists... There have been so many that I can't
recall them all...
This is my ode to the humble list...
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