Where was the Philippine Declaration of Independence proclaimed in 1898?

The Philippine Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Kawit, Cavite, in 1898.

Emilio Aguinaldo announced independence from Spain at his residence in Kawit on 12 June 1898. The declaration followed the Philippine Revolution and came during the broader conflict involving Spain and the United States.

The event is commemorated annually on Philippine Independence Day. The historic Aguinaldo Shrine, built at the proclamation site, remains a central symbol of the occasion. Ceremonies commonly include flag honors, speeches, and tributes to revolutionary leaders.

The proclamation did not immediately produce internationally recognized Philippine sovereignty. Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States in the Treaty of Paris later in 1898, and the Philippine-American War followed. The Philippines became fully independent from the United States on 4 July 1946, but the national holiday is now observed on 12 June.