Content and Contextual Analysis of (Proclamation) Act of

Proclamation of Independence of the Filipino People

A. Background of the Author-Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

A lawyer named Ambrosio "Don Bosyong" Rianzares Bautista and General Emilio in
Bian, Laguna, on December 7, 1830, Gregorio Aguinaldo gave birth to Aguinaldo Confidante.
Silvestra Altamira and Enriquez Bautista. Our National Anthem referred to him as "Tio
Bosyong." Our hero Dr. Jose Rizal, a distant relative, asked Ambrosio for counsel during his
time as a student in Manila.
In his hometown, Bautista completed his elementary schooling and earned a bachelor’s
degree at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in 1965 with a degree in law. His honorable
coworkers include Rafael del Pan, Chief Justice Florentino Torres, and Chief Justice Cayetano S.
Arellano and Pedro Paterno, M.D. He provided both paid legal services and pro bono
representation in Manila to lowly customers. Previously, a bunch of bandits had captured
Bautista; however, when they learned that in legal battles with wealthy Filipinos, he protected
many of their friends by standing up for the underprivileged plus Spaniards. He earned a
reputation as a fierce protector of the underprivileged as a result laborer. He was so well-liked
because of his kindness.
Bautista joined several groups and associations that led the nationwide to demonstrate his
loyalty for our nation, he acted in the interests of the Filipinos at the time. When the Philippine
Revolution began in July 1986, Bautista was detained and Fort Santiago prisoner. He eventually
defended himself, though, and was freed. Spanish authorities issued a second warrant for his
arrest after learning that he had a significant role in the revolution. Thankfully, following his
release from jail, he went right away somewhere in Malabon into concealment. Bautista served
as President Emilio Aguinaldo's first adviser in 1898, but he didn't not only serve as an adviser
but also wrote several significant governmental documents a majority the "Act of Proclamation
of Philippine Independence," a major document that Bautista wrote Independence”. He took
inspiration from the American Declaration of Independence for the action was signed by 98
individuals, one of whom being an American army officer who saw the proclamation.
He read the document as a special delegate during the declaration of Independence on
Sunday, June 12, 1898, in the late afternoon at Aguinaldo's home in Kawit, Cavite. It was read in
front of a throng that also saw the flag being unfolded. When playing the current Filipino flag,
also led by Bautista rather than Aguinaldo, a country's anthem. The revolutionary government's
solicitor general was Bautista. He was in the until his passing on December 4, 1903, at age 72,
from a tragic fall from a carriage pulled by horses.
B. Historical Background of the Document / Primary Source
Acta de la Proclamación de Independencia del Pueblo Filipino, often known as
originally written in Spanish, the proclamation of the Filipino people's independence Spanish, 18
pages lengthy, and prepared by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista. It was Sulpicio Guevara, a writer,
translated it into English, and it expanded to 4 pages. The Rule of the Independence of the
Philippines, 98 persons signed.
It was the author's intention to declare the sovereignty and achieving the Philippines'
freedom from Spanish colonial authority. the viewers to remind us that the Philippines exists, are
the Filipinos, colonists, and the entire world announced their separation from the colonists.
The Philippine National Library now houses the Proclamation. It is not available for
public viewing, but it can be seen with authorization prior to the Philippine 400,000 ancient
artifacts were taken captive by American government and transported to the country documents.
The materials, however, were given to the Philippine government in 1958. Combined with the
U.S. government and two pieces of microfilm of the full collection Federal a set is retained by
the government. The National Library's Proclamation was stolen in the 1980s or 1990s. The
rampant stealing of historical documents was investigated stolen documents and a subsequent
public call for their restitution.

C. Content Analysis of the Important Historical Information Found in the

Document
One interpretation of this text is that it functions as evidence of something independent of
the colonizers and our nation. It is claimed to convey every detail of the events occurred 300
years into colonization. This paper also demonstrated to us that we right to live freely,
to be autonomous, and to fight for both our own interests and those of others our nation's ability
to live up to its obligations to pursue freedom, tranquility, and togetherness alongside others.
Emilio Aguinaldo, on the other hand, thought that after the Filipino people gained their
independence, they would be more motivated to fight against the colonizers and may have
contributed to a situation where other nations would accept the country's independence.
However, neither Spain nor other countries were involved in it, therefore America considers the
Declaration of Independence.
Additionally, the focus of this paper is on injustices and unfair treatment the Filipinos
went through at the time. It exposes the civil guards' mistreatment of people, how they treat
Filipinos, especially detainees, inhumanely and mercilessly without justification. It demonstrates
how the Spanish friars exploited their power and utilize the church as a political shield.
Execution of Cavite leader Dr. Jose Rizal 3 priests were killed after a mutiny: Padre Gomez
Burgos, Zamora (GomBurZa), and the kind of the paper also included the establishment of
Emilio Aguinaldo's government. The text claims that Aguinaldo declared a regime of
dictatorship when the declare the independence of the Philippines. Aguinaldo, the first dictator,
not Ferdinand Marcos.
Moreover, there is a description of the white triangle on the Philippine flag represents
Luzon while the three stars stand in for Katipunan society since the revolution began on these
three major Islands Mindanao and Panay Island.  The sun is a symbol of the enormous
contributions that the sons of this country have made to progress and the eight rays signify the
eight provinces of civilization: Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Laguna,
Bataan, and Batangas, they declared a state of emergency as soon as the revolution began in
1896, there was war. Using this paper as a foundation, the colors the United States of America's
flag's original colors are red and white because our history claims that Americans assisted in our
liberation from Spanish colonial rule. Little Aguinaldo and his leaders were duped by them; they
don't know. Philippines was transferred to the United States contributed to the Treaty of Paris in
the amount of $20,000,000. According to one reading, the aforementioned paper was quite
thorough.  The revolutionary movement was ignited by Aguinaldo's pursuit of it, but the
Katipunan was also involved wasn't present. It only highlights Aguinaldo's and his leaders'
contributions. The business despite the fact that Andres Bonifacio and his co-founders weren't
present, was acknowledged in the final section.
Aguinaldo and Bonifacio are at odds, as is well known. The leaders of Aguinaldo they
deserve the recognition, but Bonifacio and his supporters also merit it too. Considering this, the
Proclamation of Philippine Independence would not have been possible without both parties'
efforts. As you may have noticed, the document contains political prejudices content and setting
It's possible to detect a subjective element in the record. Indeed, due to Ambrosio Bautista's
support, the Proclamation favored Aguinaldo's side.

D. Contribution and Relevance of the Document in the Understanding the

Grand Narrative of the Philippine History
The Act of Proclamation of the Filipino People was created, produced, and read by
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista. It represents the beginning of our courage to struggle for our
independence; it is more than simply a mere compilation of records. He made a lot of
contributions to our history, but he doesn't get any credit for them. Even though the Philippines
did not immediately achieve independence, his work acted as a springboard for pursuing it.
Because it shows the causes of the Philippine Revolution against Spain and how the
Spaniards mistreated and oppressed the Filipinos, the Act of Proclamation of Independence of
the Filipino People is noteworthy. The "War of Independence" is also discussed in this
document. Additionally, it explains the nature of the administration that Aguinaldo founded after
the Philippines declared its independence from Spain and explains the significance of the
Philippine flag.
 In recognition of their intrinsic and unalienable right to freedom and independence, the
Proclamation was issued. Additionally, Emilio Aguinaldo thought that by making that remark, it
would encourage people to fight the Spaniards.

E. Relevance of the Document to the Present Time

Independence Day is commemorated yearly on June 12. Since the country's declaration
of independence from hundreds of years of colonization occurred at this time, it is crucial to the
Filipino people. The main foundation for Philippine Independence was provided by this
document.
One of the major turning points in our history was the day Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista
declared and wrote the Declaration of Philippine Independence. Since other nations are still
attempting to colonize us, some of which have succeeded, the fight for our freedom did not end
there. Today, however, we can enjoy that freedom.
Another major turning point in our history occurred in the year 2021. We felt imprisoned
and alone despite the fact that the country is already independent because of the COVID-19
pandemic. We have very few options, and the freedom we once enjoyed does not apply today.
We must stay at home in order to maintain our health because we must abide by official
regulations, not because we are once again being colonized by another nation. We must exercise
greater caution with everything we touch and everyone we interact with.
In history studies in elementary and secondary schools, this document is not particularly
well-known. It did, in fact, open the Filipinos' eyes to the misconceptions about our shared
principles and the declaration of Philippine Independence. We were educated by this primary
source on historical truths that were disregarded and overlooked. By disseminating this
document, a large population, especially Filipinos, will be able to learn more about Philippine
Independence. Given the seriousness of the challenges facing our nation, it will also inspire us to
become more patriotic. The kids' knowledge of our history will improve as a result of this.