General Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine (Kaingen)

Philippines / Southern Tagalog / Kawit / Kaingen / Tirona Highway (N62)
 place with historical importance, shrine, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage, history museum
General Emilio Aguinaldo's House is located in Kawit, Cavite. Independence from Spanish colonization was declared on this site 12th of June 1898.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aguinaldo_Shrine
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Coordinates:   14°26'41"N   120°54'24"E

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  • While the Philippines first celebrated its Independence Day on June 12, its independence was only recognized on July 4, 1946 by the United States. Henceforth, Independence Day was observed on July 4, but in the name of nationalism, and upon the advice of historians, Republic Act No. 4166 was signed into law by President Diosdado Macapagal on August 4, 1964, proclaiming June 12, which up to that time had been observed as Flag Day, as Independence Day.
  • Emilio Aguinaldo and his illustrado cronies could not stand having Andres Bonifacio, someone who belonged to the lower class (but very literate, unlike what his detractors say), in a position of power, so they wrested the leadership of the Katipunan from him, tried him and executed him. Guess why Aguinaldo lost his bid for presidency in 1935 to Manuel L. Quezon? People remember his treachery.
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