Independence Day shifted

(1946-1961)
• The Philippines currently celebrates its Independence Day on June
12, the anniversary of Emilio Aguinaldo's declaration of
independence from Spain in 1898. The declaration was not
recognised by the United States which, after defeating the Spanish
in the Battle of Manila Bay in May that year, acquired the
Philippine Islands via the Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish–
American War.
• From 1946 to 1961, the Philippines observed Independence Day
on July 4. On May 12, 1962, President Macapagal issued
Presidential Proclamation No. 28 proclaiming June 12, 1962 as a
special public holiday throughout the Philippines.In 1964, Republic
Act No. 4166 changed the date of Independence Day from July 4
to June 12 and renamed the July 4 holiday as Philippine Republic
Day.
 Historical Background

• The Americans returned in 1946. filipinos rejoiced

and guerillas who fled to mountain joined the
liberating American Army.
• On July 4, 1946 the philippines regained is freedon
and the filipinos flag waved joyously alone. The
chains were broken.
• English had been mastered by the filipino writers
through their academic training.
• The writers had a better knowledge of their craft and
enjoyed political independence.
• The writing and staging of the philippine plays
written in English became active especially in 1954
when the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for
literature included the one-act play category in prizes.
• The Literature in Tagalog was rejuvenated.