122nd Philippine Independence Day

Did you know?

On this faithful day- 122 years ago, we were proclaimed free from 333 years of Spanish rule.

The Philippine Flag wasn’t flown for the first time on June 12, 1898.

Rather, it was first flown on May 28, 1898 after the Battle of Alapan. This was recognized by both Macapagal former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos, who declared that National Flag Day be celebrated from May 28 – June 12 via Executive Order No. 179. This also means we celebrate Philippine Independence for 16 days.