Philippine Independence Day is one of the biggest holidays of the year in the Philippines. It celebrates the 114th anniversary of the day. When the Philippines became an independent country in Cavite in 1898. On this date, the official flag, w/c was made in Hongkong, was revealed & the Nat'l Anthem was introduced. The declaration of  independence was written by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista & signed by 98 people.