Republic Day (Philippines)
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Philippine Republic Day, also known as Philippine–American Friendship Day, is a commemoration in the Philippines held annually on July 4. It was formerly an official holiday designated as Independence Day, celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Manila, which granted Philippine independence from the United States of America in 1946.
The Flag of the United States is lowered while the Flag of the Philippines is being raised during independence ceremonies, July 4, 1946.
Independence Day (Philippines)
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Independence Day is a national holiday in the Philippines observed annually on June 12, commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. Since 1978, it has been the country's National Day.
Aguinaldo Shrine where Emilio Aguinaldo declared the country's independence from Spain
The Declaration of Independence document written by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista
The flag of the United States is lowered while the flag of the Philippines is raised during the Independence Day ceremony on July 4, 1946.
Philippine flags on display