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Philippine Independence Declaration 1898 by Ydrann Sevilla is a document available to read on EtoBox.

On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippines in Kawit, Cavite. Over 98 people signed the Act of Declaration of Independence, which was prepared by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista and modeled after the American Declaration of Independence. The ceremony included the raising of the Philippine flag and the playing of the Philippine national anthem. While Mabini had objected to an early declaration, Aguinaldo pushed forward with proclaiming independence to inspire Filipinos in th

Author

Ydrann Sevilla

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