Act of The Declaration of Philippine Independence: Content and Contextual Analysis

ACT OF THE DECLARATION
OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
content and contextual analysis
01 AUTHOR’S BACKGROUND 04 CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
02 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE DOCUMENT 05 RELEVANCE OF THE DOCUMENT IN

PHILIPPINE HISTORY
03 CONTENT ANALYSIS 06 AUTHOR’S MAIN ARGUMENTS
07 OVERALL INSIGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS
CONTENTS
points to tackle throughout this presentation
AUTHOR’S BACKGROUND
01
AUTHOR’S BACKGROUND
Ambrosio Rianzares
Bautista
Author of the Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence Born: December 17, 1830 Popularly known as
• Waved the Philippine Flag on June 12, 1898 at Binan Laguna “Don Bosio”
• Lawyer and Confidante of Emilio Aguinaldo
• Jailed at Fort Santiago in suspicion of taking part of the Died: December 4, 1903
Revolution
• Served as Solicitor General of the Revolution
BACKGROUND OF THE DOCUMENT
The Act of Declaration of Independence was actually prepared, 02
written, and read by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista in Spanish
Proclaimed on the 12th of June 1898 in Viejo, Cavite (present-day

Kawit, Cavite)
The public reading of the document was referred to as the Act of

the Proclamation of Independence of the Filipino People.
Emilio Aguinaldo was the leader of the Revolutionary forces, and

believed that such a move would inspire the people to fight as well
as lead foreign countries to recognize the independence of the
country.
During the said event, the Philippine National Flag was officially
hoisted and the “Marcha Filipina Magdalo” was then played in Spanish: Declaración de Independencia de Filipinas
public, the national anthem now known as Lupang Hinirang Filipino: Pagpapahayag ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas
CONTENT ANALYSIS
being able to identify the significant content of the
primary source
03
PROCLARAMATION
OF PHILIPPINE
INDIPENDENCE
Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898
CONTENT ANALYSIS
primary source
03
THE PHILIPPINE FLAG
Designed by Aguinaldo and sewn by
Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo,
and Delfina Natividad
What is believed to be the original Philippine flag, used in the proclamation of independence.
CONTENT ANALYSIS
primary source
03
THE PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL ANTHEM
composed by Julian Felipe and
played by the San Francisco de
Malabon Marching Band
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
what could have prompted the author to pursue the
writing of the document
THE DECLARATION OF
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
04
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
SPAIN DECLINED TO
ACKNOWLEDGE THE DECLARATION
04
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS
“TULOY ANG LABAN!”
04
RELEVANCE OF THE DOCUMENT
or it contribution to Philippine history
05
The document provides perspective as to what had occurred
during the time the Declaration of Philippine Independence
The author was present and very much active at the scene making the document
a primary source; a trusted basis for reconstruction and further study
The Act of Declaration sheds light as to why Philippine Independence was declared in the first
place providing context to the situation and pointing out key factors as to why it was needed
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista also narrated the meaning to certain symbols such as the Official
Philippine Flag explaining its value and significance to the Filipino people and their independence
The document paints the actions taken at the time as a decisive response to years of
Spanish colonization and portrays the governing body to be without fear in taking action.
MAIN ARGUMENTS
what are the authors main arguments in the document?
NEW
ABUSE REVOLUTION
The abuse of Spanish people like the secret When the first plan of revolution was not
killings by civil guards and the unjust initiated because of the non-fulfilment of
deportations of illustrious Filipinos led to the some of the terms, after the destruction of
start of revolution in August 1896 in order the plaza of Cavite, Don Emilio Aguinaldo
to regain independence and sovereignty. initiated a new revolution which sooner
gave the order to rise on the 31st of last
month.
06
INSIGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS
gathered from the docuement
07
June 12 1898 – Philippine Independence Struggles, Abuses, and Injustices
1 2
The document declares the independence of the These are the experiences which later became the factors which
Philippines after approximately 333 years of influenced and sparked the much-needed revolution. The success of
Spanish rule and acknowledges Emilio Aguinaldo Aguinaldo's revolt meant that the country can now finally be free and
as the Supreme Head of the nation independent.
Unrecognized Efforts
3
Although the document speaks of courage and freedom, it also shows how ignorant
and foolish we were while fighting for our independence. Despite mentioning the
United States as our powerful ally and protector, neither the Americans nor the
Spanish recognized the declaration
Failed Independence
4
Aguinaldo's newly "independent"
Philippines never happened since Spain
sold the country to the United States for
$20 million in the 1898 Treaty of Paris.
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ACT OF THE DECLARATION

02 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE DOCUMENT 05 RELEVANCE OF THE DOCUMENT IN

03 CONTENT ANALYSIS 06 AUTHOR’S MAIN ARGUMENTS

07 OVERALL INSIGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS

Proclaimed on the 12th of June 1898 in Viejo, Cavite (present-day

The public reading of the document was referred to as the Act of

Emilio Aguinaldo was the leader of the Revolutionary forces, and

“TULOY ANG LABAN!”

June 12 1898 – Philippine Independence Struggles, Abuses, and Injustices

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