Philippine History6
Philippine History6
Philippine History6
HISTORY
MR. SAM BARBO, JR.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
The first phase of the Philippine Revolution ended in a
stalemate between the Spaniards and the Filipino Rebels.
In December 1897 a truce was declared between the two
forces with the following agreement:
1. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo will be exiled to Hong Kong
2. Spaniards paid an indemnity for the damages caused as a
result of the conflict.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
Even before the Battle of Manila in 1898, Aguinaldo had
already been meeting with America. In April 1898, the
Spanish-American war broke as a result of US intervention
in the Cuban War of Independence. The US attacked Span’s
Pacific Possession which led to its involvement in the
Philippine Revolution.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
Then Aguinaldo returned from Singapore to Hong Kong to
talked to Commodore George Dewey, commander of the
Asiatic Fleet. Commodore George Dewey, sailed from Hong
Kong to Manila Bay aboard the USS Olympia before
Aguinaldo arrived in Hong Kong. As such Aguinaldo were
not able to see Dewey.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
In May 1898, the Battle of Manila Bay ensued. Emilio
Aguinaldo decided to return to the Philippines from Hong,
Kong, bringing with him the first Philippine flag sewn by
Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenz Agoncillo and Delfina Herbosa.
Upon arriving in Manila, Aguinaldo proceeded to his
mansion in Kawit, Cavite to rally for the Filipinos to unite
and fight against the Spaniards in the historic battle cry of
Hour of Liberation.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
Together with the Americans, the Filipinos assaulted the
Spaniards in the Battle of Manila Bay. However, the said
battle was perceived to be a mock battle as arrangement
were already made between the American and the
Spaniards, that the later would hand over the Philippines
including Guam and Puerto Rico. Such arrangement were
already finalized in the Treaty of Paris.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
After the Battle of Manila Bay, there were still skirmishes
between Filipinos and Spaniards in various provinces in the
Philippines.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
On May 28, 1898, 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 Caviteño in
Cavite Nuevo (now Cavite City) in front of the Filipinos and
captured Spanish. A group of America officers and soldiers
also witnessed the ceremony.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
Earlier, on May 24, 1898, Aguinaldo announced the
creation of dictatorial government. The formation of this
type of rule was a necessary when the growing nation
needed a strong leader. He emphasized that dictatorship
was only temporary as it would be a prelude to
establishment of a republican form of government.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
The Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence (Acta de
la Proclamacion de la Independencia del Pueblo Filipino),
written by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista had the intention
to encourage Filipinos to fight against Spainards.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
Aguinaldo formally declared Philippine Independence from
Spanish rule at a ceremony in his house in Kawit, Cavite on
June 12, 1898. It was symbolically accompanied by the
playing of the Philippine national anthem (known as
Marcha Nacional Filipina) composed by Julian Felipe with
lyrics by Jose Palma, was played by the Banda de San
Francisco de Malabon and the Philippine flag was again
unflured.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Historical Context
The Act of Declaration was read by Ambrosio Rianzares
Bautista and was signed by 177 persons including American
officers. But this declaration of Philippine Independence
was never recognized by the American government.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
the author of the Act of the Philippine Independence itself, is
considered to be one of the unsung and unhonoured great
Filipinos albeit his notable contributions to the cause of Philippine
revolution.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
born in Biñan, Laguna, on December 7, 1830, to Gregorio
Enriquez Bautista and Silvestra Altamira. He finished his law
degree at the University of Santo Tomas (35 years old) and
practiced his profession in Manila, wherein Dr. Jose Rizal
“during his student days in Manila, even sought the advice of
Don Ambrosio, whom he called “Tio Bosyong”
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
His distinguished colleagues include
1. Chief Justice Cayetano S. Arellano,
2. Chief Justice Florentino Torres,
3. Rafael del Pan and
4. Dr. Pedro Paterno
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
In the eyes of the public, he was known to be as a stalwart defender
of the poor, and labourers; giving them free legal advices and
defending their cases in court free of charge. The generosity of
Bautista made him so popular with the masses that it quickly spread
even to the brigands, and outlaws [caused by Spanish tyranny.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
He solicited funds to finance the campaign for reforms in the
Philippine and became a member of the La Liga Filipina, Cuerpo
de Compromisarios and La Propaganda.
He was also among the financial contributors of the patriotic
newspaper La Solidaridad; and was as an article writer forthe
nationalistic newspaper of the revolution, La Independencia
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
He was arrested and imprisoned at Fort Santiago by the
Spaniards as he was suspected of being involved in the
Philippine Revolution but managed to defend himself and was
eventually relased..
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
He became the first adviser of President Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898.
After the celebration of independence, Mabini succeeded Bautista
as the advisor of Aguinaldo.
Bautista, became a member of the Malolos Congress, and was later
on elected as
the president of the Revolutionary Congress on July 14, 1899. Afterw
ards, he succeeded Pedro A. Paterno and became the second
president of the Malolos Congress.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
Bautista after the Philippine-American war cooperated with the
Americans for the rehabilitation, of the war-ravaged country
Appointed judge of the Court of First Instance of Pangasinan.
Died on December 4, 1903 (72 years old) from a fatal fall from a
horse-drawn carriage.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
He became the first adviser of President Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898.
On July 14, 1899, he was elected as president of the Philippines in
the Revolutionary Congress in Tarlac.
Appointed judge of the Court of First Instance of Pangasinan.
Died on December 4, 1903 (72 years old) from a fatal fall from a
horse-drawn carriage.
THE ACT OF PROCLAMATION OF
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
Background of the Author
o AMBROSIO RIANZARES BAUTISTA
He became the first adviser of President Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898.
On July 14, 1899, he was elected as president of the Philippines in
the Revolutionary Congress in Tarlac.
Appointed judge of the Court of First Instance of Pangasinan.
Died on December 4, 1903 (72 years old) from a fatal fall from a
horse-drawn carriage.
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