In the Philippines — where Spanish and later U.S. colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was the pivotal moment when the ...

On June 12, 1898, the Philippines declared its independence from Spain. This significant event took place at Emilio Aguinaldo's home in Cavite el Viejo, now known as Kawit, in the province of Cavite.

By TERRY TANG Associated Press In the Philippines — where Spanish and later U.S. colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was ...

For more information, visit PICOSI. More than 1,000 people attended the Inaugural Philippine Independence Day Celebration of Staten Island at Sacred Heart Church, West Brighton, on June 11, 2023. (Dr.

Philippine Independence Day Parade celebrates Filipino culture in NYC by: Dan Mannarino, Hazel Sanchez, Marcia Parris Posted: May 31, 2024 / 12:19 PM EDT Updated: May 31, 2024 / 12:19 PM EDT ...

Historical The fight for independence dates back to 1565 when Spain colonized the Philippines, naming it for King Philip II. It wasn't until 1896 though that talk of revolution catalyzed action.

In the Philippines — where Spanish and later U.S. colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was the pivotal moment when the ...

The fight for independence dates back to 1565 when Spain colonized the Philippines, naming it for King Philip II. It wasn’t until 1896 though that talk of revolution catalyzed action.