Independence Day (Philippines)
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This article is about the national holiday. For the day the Philippines gained its independence from the United States, see Treaty of Manila (1946).
Independence Day[1] (Filipino: Araw ng Kasarinlán; also known as Araw ng Kalayaan, "Day of Freedom") is a national holiday in the Philippines observed annually on June 12,[2] commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898.[2] Since 1978, it has been the country's National Day.
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Day Araw ng Kalayaan | |
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Official name | Araw ng Kasarinlán |
Also called | Araw ng Kalayaan |
Observed by | Philippines |
Type | National Day |
Significance | Declaring Philippine independence from Spain |
Date | June 12 |
Next time | June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12) |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Republic Day |
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