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The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Bulacan, led the simple commemorative rites for the 126th anniversary of the First Philippine Republic at the Barasoain Church Historical Landmark in Malolos, Bulacan, on Jan. 23, 2025.
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra spearheaded the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites.
MANDATED TO PROMOTE PHILIPPINE HISTORY The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums, research and publications and to preserve historical heritage through conservation and the marking of historic sites and structures. NHCP IMAG
He was joined by NHCP Executive Director Carminda Arevalo, Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando, Vice Gov. Alexis Castro, Malolos Mayor Christian Natividad, Vice Mayor Miguel Alberto Bautista and Nuestra Señora del Carmen Parish priest Domingo Salonga.
The First Philippine Republic, established after the adoption of the Malolos Constitution of 1899, was Asia's first democratic republic that served as an inspiration for other Asian nations, including the Republic of China in 1911.
The republic replaced the revolutionary government created by President Emilio Aguinaldo on June 18, 1898 after the proclamation of Philippine Independence from the Spanish colonial regime on June 12, 1898.
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It lasted from January 1899 until Aguinaldo was captured by American forces during the Philippine-American War in Palanan, Isabela, on March 22, 1901.
