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Why the Philippines Once Celebrated Independence Day on July 4 Instead of June 12

The Philippines originally declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898, but for a time, the country observed Independence Day on July 4, aligning with the United States' own Independence Day recognition due to historical and political reasons.The Philippines marked its Independence Day on June 12, 1898, when General Emilio Aguinaldo first raised the national flag at his home balcony...