A Treasured Milestone of Hard-earned Freedom

“Nationalism is nourished by a sense of history. It is of its essence to know profoundly the past, so that we may be in complete openness with the men who made that history and in inmate communion with their thoughts, their deeds, and their noble lives” a quote from Claro M. Recto regarding the celebration of our Independence Day. One of the most significant dates in the Philippine history is the Independence Day because it marks the nation’s independence from Spanish rule on June 12, 1898, and we celebrate it annually on June 12.

Independence Day is a public holiday; it is a day off for the general population because the official declaration of our independence is one of most treasured milestones that we Filipinos achieved in our history. Independence Day is not just a regular holiday; it is a day that Filipinos remember the courage and sacrifices by soldiers and heroes who fought for our motherland. The heroic acts should be appreciated as much as we appreciate the endowment of sovereignty. It is not only important to celebrate this holiday, but it is also important not to forget its significance for the Philippines. Many Filipinos offered their talents and skills and put their lives at risk to achieve our independence. Inspired by their strength to fight and dedication to free the country against colonizers should be remembered by the generations of today and the years to come.

After being colonized by many nations in the past centuries, our freedom is priceless. More than remembering our hard-earned freedom, may this day be an opportunity to appreciate Filipino heritage, culture, and tradition. We Filipinos are talented and skillful in many disciplines. Our rich and colorful traditions and culture from different parts of the country shows that the Filipino character is brave and courageous.


References:

https://www.elcomblus.com/nationalism-by-claro-m-recto/

https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/philippine-independence-day

https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/philippines/independence-day

https://warsawpe.dfa.gov.ph/example-pages/announcements/175-invitation-to-the-celebration-of-the-116th-anniversary-of-philippine-independence

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