Philippine Independence

Flashcards summarizing key concepts and definitions related to the Philippine Independence.

Philippine Independence

Proclamation of independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.

General Emilio Aguinaldo

Filipino revolutionary leader who proclaimed Philippine independence.

Battle of Manila Bay

The decisive naval battle where the U.S. defeated Spain on May 1, 1898.

Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

Prepared, wrote, and read the Act of the Declaration of Independence.

Lupang Hinirang

The national anthem of the Philippines, originally called Marcha Filipina Magdalo, composed by Julián Felipe.

Treaty of Paris 1898

The treaty that ended the Spanish-American War and sold the Philippines to the United States.

Philippine-American War

Conflict between the Philippine Revolutionary Government and the United States over the sovereignty of the Philippines.

Republic Act No. 4166

Law signed in 1964 designating June 12 as the Philippines' Independence Day.

Marcela Agoncillo

One of the creators of the Philippine National Flag.

Diosdado Macapagal

President of the Philippines who signed the law designating June 12 as Independence Day.