(ACTA DE LA PROCLAMACION DE LA

INDEPENDENCIA DEL PUEBLO FILIPINO)

Historical Context
 In December 1897, a truce was declared between the
two forces with the Filipino leaders, led by Gen. Emilio
Aguinaldo, agreeing to be exiled to Hong Kong while
the Spaniards paid an indemnity for the damages
caused a result of conflict.
 In 1898, Aguinaldo had already been meeting with the
Americans in Singapore. He talked with consul E.
Spencer Pratt regarding US-Filipino collaboration
against the Spaniards.
 May 19, 1898, Aguinaldo finally returned to the
Philippines on board the U. S. cruiser McCulloch.
Aguinaldo announced the resumption of the
revolution against the Spaniards, thus beginning the
second phase of the revolution.
 On May 28, the Filipino forces won their first victory in
Alapan, Imus. The newly made Filipino flag was
hoisted in Alapan then later unfurled at the Teatro
Caviteno in Cavite Nuevo (now Cavite City) in front of
the Filipinos and captured Spanish soldiers.
 On May 24, Aguinaldo announced the creation of the
dictatorial government. He emphasized that the
dictatorship was only temporary.
 June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo declared Philippine
Independence from Spanish rule at a ceremony in his
house in Kawit Cavite. Ambrosio Rianzare Bautista
read the declaration that was signed by 177 persons,
including an American military officer. The Philippine
National Anthem, known as “Marcha National
Filipina” composed by Julian Felipe, was played by the
Banda de San Francisco de Malabon and the Philippine
flag was again unfurled.
About the Author
 Emilio Aguinaldo was  Aguinaldo followed in his
born on March 22, 1869 in father’s footstep and was
Kawit Cavite (Cavite el chosen Capitan municipal
Viejo), the second to the of Kawit in 1894.
youngest of eight children  He joined the Katipunan
of Carlos Aguinaldo and choosing the name
Trinidad Famy. The Magdalo, a name that was
Aguinaldo's were a also given to another
wealthy and influential branch of Katipunan (the
family with Carlos being other was (Magdiwang)
gobernadorcillo for which he set up in his
several terms province.
 March 22, 1897,  December 1897,
Aguinaldo was elected
President with Mariano Aguinaldo and his
Trias(V-President), officers went into Hong
Artemio Ricarte (Captain Kong in exchange for an
General), Emiliano Riego indemnity, amnesty and
de Dios (Director of War),
and Andres Bonifacio colonial reform.
(Director of the Interior)
 May 10, 1897, Bonifacio
found guilty, the Supremo  June 12, 1898, he
and his brother Procopio declared Philippine
were executed. Independence after
winning several victories
against the Spaniards.
 January 1899, Aguinaldo  Aguinaldo was charged
convened a Congress in with collaboration by the
Malolos, Bulacan in American foe helping
which the delegates the Japanese during
wrote a Constitution and World War II but was
established the later freed in a general
Philippine Republic . amnesty.

 The Philippine American  February 6, 1964,

War eventually ended Aguinaldo died at the
1901 with the capture of age of 94.
Aguinaldo.
About the Text
On June 10, 1896, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo issued a
one sentence decree appointing his Auditor General of
War, Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, as a “special
commissioner” to write the Act of the Declaration of the
Independence. The result was a sixteen-paged document
that contained the aspirations of freedom from Spanish
rule, the sacrifices made, and the revolution that
resulted from it. It was the text of this declaration was
read in Kawit in the afternoon of the declaration of
Independence. The copies classified under Philippine
Revolutionary Papers in the National Library.
 The Act of Proclamation of
Independence of the Filipino
People
 In thetown of Cavite- Viejo, Province of Cavite, this
12th day of June 1898:
Before me, Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, War
Counselor and Special Delegate designated to proclaim and
solemnize this Declaration of Independence by the
Dictatorial Government of the Philippines, pursuant to and
by virtue of, a Decree issued by the Egregious Dictator Don
Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy.
Taking into account the fact that the people of this
country are already tired of bearing the ominous yoke of
Spanish domination.In August 1896 in order to regain the
Independence and sovereignty of which the people have been
deprived by Spain through Governor Miguel Lopez de
Legaspi. A Paterno with Don Emilio Aguinaldo as President
of the Republic established the Biak-na-Bato and accepted by
Governor General Don Fernando Primo de Rivera under
terms, both written and oral, among them being a general
amnesty for all deported and convicted persons;.
And having as witness to the rectitude of our
intentions the Supreme Judge of the Universe, and under
the protection of the Powerful and Humanitarian Nation,
the United states of America we do hereby proclaim and
declare solemnly in the name and by authority of the
people of this Philippine island.
We recognize, approve, and ratify, with all the order
emanating from the same, the Dictatorship established by
don Emilio Aguinaldo whom we revere as the Supreme
Head this Nation.
 Eminent Filipino priests, Doctor Don Jose Burgos, Don
Mariano Gomez, and Don Jacinto Zamora were hanged whose
innocent blood was shed due to the intrigues of these so-called
religious corporations which made the authorities to believe
that the military uprising at the fort of san Filipe in Cavite on
the night of January 21, 1872 was instigated by those Filipino
martyrs.
Moreover, we confer upon our famous Dictator Don
Emilio Aguinaldo all the powers necessary to enable him to
discharge the duties of Government, including the prerogatives
of granting pardon and amnesty.
And , Lastly it was resolved unanimously that this
Nation already free and independent as of this day, must use the
same flag which up to now is being used, whose design and
colors are found described in the attached drawing, the white
triangle signifying the distance emblem of the famous
Society of the “Katipunan” which by means of its blood
compact inspired the masses to rise in revolutio; the
three stars signifying the three principal Islands of this
Archipelago—Luzon, Mindanao and Panay where this
revolutionary movement started; the sun representing
the gigantic steps madr by the sons of the country along
the path of Progress and Civilization; the eight rays
signifying the eight provinces- Manila, Cavite, Bulacan,
Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas-
and the colors of Blue, Red, and White, commemorating
the flag of the United States of North America, as
manifestation of our profound gratitude towards this
Great Nation.
For its disinterested protection which it lent us and
continues lending us.
And holding up this flag of ours, I present it to the
gentleman here assembled.
RELEVANCE
Nothing is more relevant to Philippine history
than the declaration of independence from colonial rule.
The declaration is, of course, that sole document that
proves the value Filipinos place on their freedom. At
present, our independence has been questioned
especially in relation to our dealings with the United
states. The goal of this independence is something that
we might have failed to achieve and protect properly.