Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence

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CONTENT AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS

ACT OF
DECLARATION OF
PHILIPPINE
INDEPENDENCE
Author's Background
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista
December 17, 1830- December 4, 1903
War Counselor
Special Delegate-Designate
Known as Don Bosyong
Studied Law at the University of Sto. Tomas and got
degree in 1865
Member of Laliga Filipina, Cuerpo de
Compromisarios, and La Propaganda
June 10, 1896, Gen Aguinaldo appointed him as a
Special Commissioner to write "The Act of the
Declaration of the Independence"
Account's Historical Background
Where:
Cavite-Viejo, Province of Cavite
When:
June 10, 1896, Gen Aguinaldo appointed Bautista as a Special Commissioner to
write "The Act of the Declaration of the Independence"
Presented on 12 June 1898
Ratified in Bacoor, Cavite on 1 August 1898 and Officially ratified by the
Malolos Congress on 29 September 1898
Reasons:
Aguinaldo thought that it was necessary to declare the independence of the
Philippines
Tired of bearing the ominous joke of Spanish domination
Content Analysis
Reasons of the Revolution
Abuses of the Civil Guards
Political Dominance of Friars
Execution of Jose Rizal and the GOMBURZA
Cavite Mutiny
Generally, Inequalities and Injustices experienced by the Filipinos

Kind of government Aguinaldo established


Aguinaldo declared a Dictatorial Government
Explanation of the Philippine Flag
Flag symbols
White triangle- the emblem of the Katipunan society
Three stars- Luzon, Mindanao and Panay
Sun- the gigantic strides that were made by the sons of this land
towards progress and civilization.
Eight rays- eight provinces: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga,
Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Laguna and Batangas

Flag colors
Blue, Red, White- to commemorate the flag of USA
Historical Truths
The Philippine revolution is Agrarian in
Nature

The Katipunan is mentioned in the latter part


of the document but Bonifacio and his
contributions were not mentioned. Whereas,
There will be no revolution if not because of
Andres Bonifacio's leadership together with
the Katipuneros.
Relevance of the Account

IT SERVES AS THE REVEALS THE REVEALS THE SUMMARIZES AND


PROOF OF BEING REASONS BEHIND GOVERNMENT THAT EXPRESSES ALL
INDEPENDENT OF OUR THE PHILIPPINE EMILIO AGUINALDO ABOUT THE
COUNTRY FROM THE REVOLUTION ESTABLISH EVENTS
COLONISTS DURING THE TIME HAPPENED DURING
OF SPANISH REVEALS THE REAL THE CONQUEST BY
IT SPEAKS THE OCCUPATION MEANING OF THE THE COLONISTS IN
POLITICAL COLOR OF THE 300 YEARS
PARTIALITY OF THOSE REVEALS THE WAR PHILIPPINE FLAG
IN POWER OF INDEPENDENCE
Group Members
Ventura, Aiza Lhie M.
Salon, Gjon Breinard G
Lopez, Dazzle Joi A.
Galeon, Glenn Edgar P.
Bermudez, Mark Reniel M.
Visitacion, Ervin Frank O.
Calugay, Leecel M.

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