Write a critical analysis of the important historical information found in both documents.

• The 1898 Declaration of Philippine Independence by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

The 1898 Declaration of Philippine Independence is a document wherein Filipino

revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo (later to become the Philippines' first
Republican President) proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands
from the colonial rule of Spain. It was written and read by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, a war
counsellor, special delegate, and a lawyer. It was signed by 98 people including US office,
Colonel L.M. Johnson. The document contains information and events that led to the
proclamation of Philippine independence. It emphasized the Spanish invaders' unfair and unjust
treatment to the Filipino people, the Filipino people's demand for independence and sovereignty,
and the government formed by Aguinaldo.
This event was the very first time the Philippine National Anthem was performed publicly
and the commencement of the Philippine flag was officially hoisted in front of the public as well,
who is sewed by Mrs. Marcela Agoncillo in Hong Kong with the help of Lorenza Agoncillo and
Delfina Herboza. Macapagal said the proclamation of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898
gave colonial Asia its first free and united nation. It proclaimed the independence of the Filipinos
and therefore the formation of the Philippine Republic ahead of an outsized audience from the
balcony of Aguinaldo’s house in Cavite el Viejo. He believed that by taking this step, the
Filipinos would be a lot driven to fight the invaders which different countries would eventually
acknowledge the country's independence. Mabini objected, claiming that it had been too early
which the new government still required to prove its ability and stability, however, Aguinaldo
refused. It was stated that Filipinos are Spaniards' slaves under the Spanish regime, and if not
avoided or halted, Filipinos would suffer much more and face a frightening future. Spaniards
mistreat and, in some cases, kill individuals who do not obey their laws and regulations at the
time. Despite that, it is noticeable how the Katipunan organization was only mentioned on the
last part despite the fact that it was the catalyst for the revolutionary movement. The triumph of
Aguinaldo's uprising was emphasized in the record; thus it did not offer equal recognition to
Bonifacio and his co-founders, despite the fact that they deserved it as well.
In the final analysis, the declaration paper records vital aspects and events leading up to the
proclamation of Philippine independence. It contains a lengthy section of the text that discusses
Aguinaldo's and his leaders' challenges and achievements. The declaration also explains why the
12th of June is recognized as a national holiday that will always be recalled as a reminder of our
country's battle for independence. Its goals were to rally the troops, win foreign allies, and to
announce the creation of a new country. The introductory sentence states the Declaration's main
purpose, to explain the colonists' right to revolution. Overall, it was well-written since it helps in
comprehending the history of the Philippines' sovereignty from colonialism giving a lot of
Information about historical movements and occurrences that time.
 • Excerpt from Emilio Aguinaldo's Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan

Emilio Aguinaldo's Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan is a memoir that is based on a diary he kept,
various papers he saved, and family history he collected from his elders. It is considered as a
primary source since it was written personally by Emilio Aguinaldo who was one of the many
members of the Katipunan. This primary source studied conflict between Andres Bonifacio, the
original leader of the Philippine Revolution of 1896, and Emilio Aguinaldo, the man who
succeeded him. It argues that a key cause of that conflict was the difference in the way that the
two men conducted military operations against Spain.
It initially deals with the memories of President Aguinaldo of the Philippine Revolution,
his exploits as a general, his sacrifices, views on certain events and his crucial war decisions. The
excerpts begin with Aguinaldo's arrival in Cavite and his contact with two of his generals, which
led to a conflict between the three Filipino civil guards patrolling their region. Then, followed by
the statement of Siege of Imus, in which they were deceived at first but were able to mount a
successful attack after reorganizing and altering tactics. The third and longest of the three
extracts covers numerous incidents throughout the revolution. First, it documented Supremo
Bonifacio's and part of his men's arrival at San Francisco de Malabon, where he was greeted with
a magnificent procession and called the "Haring Bayan." Then, Aguinaldo went on to talk about
the divisions between the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions of the Katipunan, the two
Sangguniang Bayan, who played a significant part in declaring independence for the Lalawigan
of Cavite against Spain. In accordance with the document, the two Sangguniang Bayan have a lot
of differences in terms of their principles, Bonifacio adopted a consultative approach to warfare,
derived from a preconquest leadership style, whereas Aguinaldo favored a centralized,
hierarchical military approach, relying on bureaucratic arrangements similar to those in the
Spanish colonial regime. On the other hand, they have one common goal, which is to claim the
triumph of independence for our country.
In conclusion, document gives us indeed information and knowledge that are significant
in the Philippine history. It provided us with crucial knowledge that allowed us to picture how
Filipino revolutionaries fought the Spaniards. Furthermore, it provides readers with an
understanding of how unified and determined the Filipinos were to stop Spanish colonization, as
well as how severe their sufferings were throughout the colonial era, to the point where all they
wanted was freedom.