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As we honor the bravery of our ancestors and celebrate the reaffirmation of the Filipino spirit, today, 12 June, is declared as a non-working holiday in commemoration of the 126th Independence Day of the Philippines, per Proclamation No. 368.
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On June 12, 1898, Filipino revolutionary forces commanded by General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty and liberty of the Philippine Islands from Spain's colonial control. The declaration was made in Kawit, Cavite, Aguinaldo's ancestral home.
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May we always remember the sacrifices of our forefathers to ensure our freedom and continue to safeguard it against both external and internal threats.
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