We are a free nation. It has been 117 years since the Philippines declared its independence from the Spaniards. Every year, we are reminded of this momentous day but do we truly understand how this freedom was achieved?

For 63 years, the Philippines has been commemorating its declaration of independence on the 12th of June. Although it has been a yearly ritual for our nation, we only know so little of the story behind our country’s independence and how June 12th became our Independence Day.

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