Philippe's independence day

Philippine independence day!
Families and friends take advantage of this day off from work and school to enjoy quality time together, this year to celebrate this country´s 121 years of independence. 

The Philippine independence day is celebrated every 12th of June in the Philippines. A national holiday, it is commemorated by parades and programs across the country.

The Philippines started a revolt against the united states in 1899 and achieved national sovereignty on July 4th, 1946, through the treaty of Manilla. Independence day was officially observed on July 4th until the republic act no. 4166 which set out to move the holiday to June 12th, was approved on August 4th, 1964.

Philippine history's:

The old Philippines name:
The Philippines was named in honour of king Philip ll of Spain. Spanish explore Ruy Lo´pez de Villalobos, during his expedition in 1542, named the islands of Leyte and Filipinas would be used to cover all the islands of the archipelago.


The first man to discover the Philippines:
Schools tell their students, that Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines, in the 16th century, which is not true. Ferdinand Magellan may be the first European to set foot in the Philippines, but the Philippines has been inhabited by people for hundreds of years, way before the Spanish. 








3 Activities/celebrations

Bamboo Organ of Las Pinas:

The Las Pinas Bamboo Organ in St. Joseph Parish Church in Las Piñas City, Philippines, is a 19th-century church organ with unique organ pipes Of its 1031 pipes 902 are made of bamboo.

Aliwan Festival:

Aliwan Festival is an annual gathering of Philippine festivals that promotes Filipino art, culture, heritage, and ingenuity for the world to see. Hence, it is dubbed as “The Philippines' Grandest Festival of Champions” as it brings various Philippine festivals in one setting.

The Moriones cele

 The Moriones is a lenten rites held every year on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque, Philippines. The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers.

Food and dishes that are eaten through Philippines independence day!!

• Chicken Adobo: This chicken adobo is usually eaten on Philippines independence day.  Everything is thrown into a pot and simmered, the sauce is boiled and reduced.
• Spicy Beef Stew: Like most beef stews, Caldereta features chunks of beef, slowly simmered in a flavorful broth or sauce.
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  Smooth and creamy Leche Flan

HAPPY PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE/INDEPENDENCE WEEK!!