Every year, First Philippine Republic Day is observed on January 23. The day marks when Emilio Aguinaldo announced the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule to make Asia’s first republic nation. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the day as a special working holiday in the country to celebrate the declaration of the First Philippine Republic, called the Malolos Republic, on January 23, 1899.
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First Philippine Republic Day 2024: History and Significance
The First Philippine Republic Day is known as “Araw ng Republika ng Pilipino” in Tagalog. It is an annual working holiday in the Philippines on January 23. The day marks the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic (Malolos Republic) by Revolution General Emilio Aguinaldo on January 23, 1899, at the Barasoain Church in Malolos City, Bulacan.
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First Philippine Republic Day 2024: Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 23 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January 23 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 23 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 23 | Saturday |
| 2028 | January 23 | Sunday |
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First Philippine Republic Day 2024: FAQs
Who led the First Philippine Republic?
Emilio Aguinaldo guided the declaration of the independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonizers on June 12, 1898.