In 1898, the Philippines declared independence after more than 300 years of Spanish rule
After enduring over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule, the Philippines finally asserted its sovereignty in 1898, marking the birth of the first republic in Asia and a turning point for global democracy.
On June 12, 1898, General Emilio Aguinaldo stood on a balcony in Cavite el Viejo to proclaim the independence of the Philippines. This historic moment ended 333 years of Spanish governance and saw the first unfurling of the national flag alongside the debut of the national anthem.
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