One-hundred twenty-one years ago, we declared our independence from the Spanish colonial rule with the help of the Americans and made our country as the first Republic in Asia. Our country got the freedom on June 12,1898 and it is now our 121st Independence Day.
Independence Day is one of the most
important and memorable event in our lives as Filipinos. It is the day when we
should honor the sacrifices and hard works of our Filipino heroes for 333 years
of Spain’s ruling over the Philippines. Many Filipinos left their families to
join the war against the Spanish and to serve the country. During the war, it’s
not about me, you and them. It was all about us. It was all about fighting for
our freedom and for our right as Filipinos. It is the day when the world
finally saw us as a country who fought for their Independence. It is also the
day when the Philippine flag was officially waved for the very first time. The
country where we live today symbolizes the hardships and sacrifices of our
heroes whom we should thank.
Today, many people, mostly teenagers forget and only sees Independence Day as a day when there’s no class. We should inform, teach and light up their minds about the true meaning of Independence Day. We should continue celebrating the Independence Day as a sign of gratitude, honor and a promise to take good care of our country, The Philippines.
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