THE ACT OF DECLARATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE Flashcards
In the town of?
Cavite-Viejo, Province of Cavite
What day the Declaration written?
June 12, 1898
signifying the distinctive emblem of the famous Society of the “Katipunan” which by means of its blood compact inspired the masses to rise in revolution;
White Triangle
signifying the three principal Islands of these Archipelago - Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay where the revolutionary movement started
Three Stars
representing the gigantic step made by the son of the country along the path of Progress and Civilization;
Sun
signifying the eight provinces - Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas - which declares themselves in a state of war as soon as the first revolt was initiated;
Eight Rays
commemorating the flag of the United States of America, as a manifestation of our profound gratitude towards this Great Nation for its disinterested protection which it lent us and continues lending us
colors of Blue, Red, and White