PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE

June 12, 1898- Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the Philippine independence after 333 years of Spanish domination

Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo (daughter of Marcela), and Delfina Herbosa (niece of Dr. Rizal) had sewn the flag in Hong Kong. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo made its design.

Marcha Nacional Filipina- composed by Julian Felipe; was played on the day that the Philippines independence was declared

Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan- composed by Julio Nakpil; was favored by Andres Bonifacio to be the national hymn

The Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence- solemnly read by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

Apolinario Mabini- became Gen. Aguinalos adviser; he advised Gen. Aguinaldo to change he form of government from dictatorial to revolutionary

June 18, 1898- Pres. Aguinaldo organized the municipal and provincial governments

August 1, 1898- the first convention of municipal presidents was held in Bacoor, Cavite; the declaration of Philippine independence was ratified in this convention

August 13, 1898- when the sham battle of Manila began; at about 1:20am, the Spaniards had already raised the flag of surrender

Gen. Diego de los Rios- became the governor after the fall of Manila; he became the last Spanish governor-general of the Philippines

August 28, 1898- he transferred his headquarters to Iloilo; but the Visayans led by Gen. Martin Delgado forced Gen. de los Rios to leave Iloilo on December 24 and moved to Zamboanga May 19, 1899- the American troops occupied Jolo, displacing the Spanish garrison in Zamboanga June 30, 1899- when the siege of baler ended; this date is now the PhilippineSpanish Friendship Day pursuant to Republic Act 9187 November 1899- all Spanish forces were shipped to Spain

Treaty of Paris- was signed on December 10, 1898 The pull out of the Spanish military in the Philippines was provided in this treaty It provided for the Spanish withdrawal from Cuba, leaving the island temporarily to America Spain had to cede the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States, which in turn paid Spain the sum of $20 million

February 6, 1899- when the treaty was finally ratified

MALOLOS REPUBLIC

August 22, 1898- when Aguinaldo ordered the transfer of the governments seat of power from Bacoor, Cavite to Malolos, Bulacan

September 15, 1898- the Revolutionary Congress was inaugurated at the Barasoain, Church in Malolos In the afternoon, the Congress elected the following officers:

President: Pedro Paterno Vice President: Benito Legarda Secretary: Gregorio Araneta

Pablo Tecson (replaced Araneta) Pablo Ocampo (replaced Tecson)

The committee draft the constitution was composed of 19 members with Felipe Calderon as the chairman.

Three Constitutional Drafts Submitted: The Mabini Plan- the constitutional Program of the Philippine Republic The Paterno Plan- was based on the Spanish Constitution of 1868 The Calderon Plan- was a constitution based on the constitutions of France, Belgium, Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Brazil

The committee chose the Calderon Plan

January 21, 1899- Pres. Aguinaldo proclaimed the Malolos Constitution as the fundamental law of the land

January 23, 1899- the first Philippine Republic was inaugurated; it was popularly known as the Malolos Republic

Pres. Aguinaldo issued a decree granting pardon to all Spanish prisoners of war. He also gave the Spaniards as well as other foreigner the right to engage in business within the limits of the republic.

A system of free and compulsory elementary education was provided for the Malolos Constitution.

Burgos Institute- a college for boys With a regular academic course leading to the decree of Bachelor of Arts and special vocational courses in agriculture, commerce, and surveying.

The girls learned their lessons at home under private tutors. They were conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts after passing the government examination.

Universidad Literaria Filipinas- at the convent of Barasoain Church; offered courses in law, medicine, and pharmacy

The Malolos Republic is the first Republic in Asia.