A depiction of the flag that was raised during the declaration. This was the basis for the flag as currently used by the Philippines today. [Source]
The Philippines was under colonial rule for 400 years under the Spaniards, 46 years under the Americans, and 4 years under the Japanese. Because of this, many cultural and social practices had influenced the Filipino people.It’s the first country in Asia to gain democracy, and 3rd largest English-speaking nation after the U.S. and U.K.
I remember Philippines used to be on top of the game among Asian nations, then we slowly dropped from the race. Too bad since we are supposed to have the best-educated leaders, finance people and economists. When we hear them talk, they seem to know what needs to be done and all. Perhaps we are all talk and no action.
