"Just living is not enough..one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower"

One of the most significant in the Philippine's history is Independence Day because it marks the nation's independence from the Spanish ruel june 12,1998. Filipinos celebrate it annually in June 12.

Many students are asking "Why should we celebrate Philippine Independence Day". You might be a student asking this maybe because its your school assignment meant to be answered. So why is it really important to celebrate the Independence Day.

Independence Day is a day when many people including government officials, employees, and students participate in nationwide parades. Many Filipinos spend the day in parks and malls. Many Filipinos communities in other countries also observe the nation's Independence Day. The first Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed June 12, 1898 as the Philippine Independence Day. Now why should we celebrate the Independence Day? Maybe because it commemorate the Filipinos declaration of their in here out to freedom and Independence freedom from Spanish Colonization or other foreign Colonization. And Emilio Aguinaldo believed that a declaration of Independence would inspire people to fight against the Spanish, and the same time lead other nations to recognize the Independence of the Philippines. And maybe because June 12 has been also observed as the "Flag day" in the Philippines since it was the first time the philippines flag was officially waved.And it brings honor and love for those who spent their lives seeking to end the abuses of Spain. And lastly it gave way to the Philippine for self government.