Philippine Independence (Malolos Constitution) By: Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
(MALOLOS CONSTITUTION)
by:
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista
Author’s Background
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
• Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, also known as Don Bosyong,

was a lawyer and author of the Declaration of Philippine Independence.
•Born: December 7, 1830, Binan, Laguna
•Father: Gregorio Enriquez Bautista
•Mother: Silvestra Altamira
•A distant relative of the Rizal family, Bautista frequently provided
advice to Philippine national hero Jose Rizal during his school days in
Manila.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
• He attended preparatory school in Biñan and studied law at the University of Santo
Tomas (UST), obtaining a degree in 1865.
• He then practiced law in Manila and offered free legal services to poor clients.
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Member of the La Liga Filipina, Cuerpo de Compromisarios and La Propaganda.

• Became the first adviser to President Emilio Aguinaldo in 1898
• Waved the Philippine Flag before the jubilant crowd on June 12, 1898, during the
Philippines Proclamation of Independence in Cavite.
WORKS
• On July 14, 1899, Bautista was elected to the position

of president in Tarlac's Revolutionary Congress and
was later appointed judge of the Court of First Instance
of Pangasinan.
• He was also a lawyer
Historical Background of the
Document
• The Declaration of Independence is the document in
which 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 after the latter was defeated at the Battle of
Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
• On June 12, between four and five
in the afternoon, Aguinaldo, in the
presence of a huge crowd,
proclaimed the independence of
the Philippines at Cavite el Viejo
(Kawit). For the first time, the
Philippine National Flag, made in
Hongkong by Mrs. Marcela
Agoncillo, assisted by Lorenza
Agoncillo and Delfina Herboza,
was officially hoisted and the
Philippine National March played
in public.
• The Act of the Declaration of
Independence was prepared by
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, who also
read it. A passage in the Declaration
reminds one of another passage in the
American Declaration of
Independence. The Philippine
Declaration was signed by ninety-eight
persons, among them an American
army officer who witnessed the
proclamation.
• The proclamation of Philippine independence was,
however, promulgated on August 1 when many towns
has already been organized under the riles laid down
by the Dictatorial Government.
Content and Analysis of the
Document
The Philippine Revolutionary Government

• The Malolos Congress

• Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree on July 18, 1898
asking for the election of delegates to the revolutionary
congress, another decree was promulgated five days
later, which declared that Aguinaldo would appoint
representatives of congress because holding elections is
not practical at that time, and the revolutionary
Congress assembled at the Brasoain Church in
Malolos, Bulacan on September 15, 1898.
Important Achievements of the Malolos
Congress:
1. In September 29, 1898, ratified the declaration of Philippine
independence held at Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898
2. Passage of a law that allowed the Philippines to borrow P 20
million from banks for government expenses
3. Establishment of the Universidad Literatura de Filipinas and
other schools
4. Drafting of the Philippine Constitution
5. Declaring war against the United States on June 12, 1899

The Malolos Constitution
• A committee headed by Felipe Calderon and aided by
Cayetano Arellano, the constitution was drafted, for
the first time by representatives of the Filipino people
and it is the first republican constitution in Asia. The
constitution was inspired by the constitutions of
Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil, Belgium and
France.
• It established a democratic, republication government
with three branches - the Executive, Legislative and
the Judicial branches. It called for the separation of
church and state. The executive powers were to be
exercise by the president of the republic with the help
of his cabinet. Judicial powers were given to the
Supreme Court and other lower courts to be created by
law.
First Philippine Republic
• On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine
independence from the window of his house in Kawit,
Cavite, and waved the Philippine Flag officially for the
first time to the martial strains of the new national
anthem. The first Philippine Republic was inaugurated
in Malolos, Bulacan on January 21, 1899. After being
proclaimed president, Emilio Aguinaldo took his oath
of office. The constitution was read article by article
and followed by a military parade.
The Philippine National Anthem
• Composed by Julian Felipe, a composer from Cavite province
• The original title was "Marcha Filipina Magdalo“
• This was later changed to "Marcha Nacional Filipina“
• The original lyrics was written in Spanish, then to English
(when the Flag Law was abolished during the American
period) then later, was translated to Tagalog, which underwent
another change of title to “Lupang Hinirang”, the Philippine
National Anthem.
• Accordingly, General Aguinaldo thought that it was
necessary to declare the independence of the
Philippines to inspire the people to fight more eagerly
against the Spaniards. The declaration of independence
would also lead foreign countries to recognize the
independence of the country.
Contribution of the Document
• It commemorates the Filipinos declaration of their
inherent and inalienable right to freedom and
independence (freedom from Spanish colonization or
other foreign colonization). Also, June 12 had been
also observed as the "Flag Day" in the Philippines
since it was the first time the Philippine flag was
officially unfurled or waved (iwinagayway). Lastly, it
gave way to the Philippines for self-government,
learning to be more educated and civilized.
Relevance of the Document
• For some, the Philippine Independence Day
Celebration only becomes relevant because it is a time
to wholeheartedly reflect and celebrate the true
meaning of Philippine Declaration of Independence,
which is to remember and honor our forefathers and
heroes fought hard for liberating the nation from
tyranny, oppression, and colonization.

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PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE

• Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, also known as Don Bosyong,

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Member of the La Liga Filipina, Cuerpo de Compromisarios and La Propaganda.

• On July 14, 1899, Bautista was elected to the position

• The Malolos Congress

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