Philippine Independence Day
Holidays are celebrated throughout the year. In the Philippines, a certain holiday stands out. On June 12, 1898, Filipinos were finally free from the colonization of Spaniards. Since then, Independence day was celebrated annually on that day. Going back, what did our ancestors do? Why do we celebrate it up until now?
Filipinos had a hard time when the Spaniards came and colonized our country. It was difficult to look for work and buy property. Some were also treated as slaves. Filipinos before didn't have a lot of rights. Some worked for the Spaniards with no payment or wage. These are some of the reasons why some people stood up for us. They fought hard, even sacrificing their lives for us to have the freedom that we have now. Those people are who we call heroes. We celebrate Independence Day annually to remind us that our heroes sacrificed and fought hard to end the more than 300 years of the Spaniard's colonization in our country.
Celebrating the Independence Day shows that we honor and respect our ancestors' sacrifices. We must continue to celebrate this day annually. We must continue to know and remember what our country has been through.
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