Remembering The Sacrifices of The National Heroes

        We all want to live in a peaceful country where we are able to do things with freedom and fight for our rights. As a citizen, I only wish the best for my nation and its people. As we observe changes in our country and the whole world, let us not be affected by this and continue to do what is best. It is good to get along well with various people and countries in order to form social connections. This connection will benefit both sides, and it is crucial to promote peace and spread love rather than hate.

        Each country has its own unique story. For over 300 years, the Philippines was a Spanish colony, and is named after King Philip II of Spain. The Fourth of July used to be considered a significant national holiday in the Philippines because it was Philippine Independence Day in 1946. The road to July 4, 1946, was long and perilous. On Independence Day, national heroes' sacrifices are remembered, and the country's sovereignty is celebrated, instilling nationalism in citizens and commemorating the culture and tradition of its people. To commemorate the 1898 Filipino proclamation, President Diosdado Macapagal moved Philippine Independence Day to June 12—the date independence from Spain was proclaimed in Emilio Aguinaldo's home in Kawit, Cavite—in 1962. Filipinos usually spend this day with their families and friends.

        To achieve peace, we must be brave and courageous enough to fight for our freedom, just as they did in the 19th century, when feelings of nationalism began to stir in Filipinos. To name a few, Jose Rizal (the Greatest Filipino Hero), Andres Bonifacio (founder and leader of the nationalist Katipunan society), and Emilio Aguinaldo (Leader of the First Philippine Revolution), are considered national heroes for their roles in Philippine history. They also serve as an inspiration for us to exercise our rights as free people. While we are still young, it is important that we remember and commemorate our heroes, who have been the reason why we, Filipinos, have achieved independence.


References:

National Today. Philippines Independence Day – June 12, 2022. Retrieved on June 02, 2022 at https://nationaltoday.com/philippines-independence-day/

The National WWII Museum New Orleans. July 4, 1946: The Philippines Gained Independence from the United States Retrieved on June 02, 2022 at https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/july-4-1946-philippines-independence

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