CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On January 1, 1899 following the meetings of a constitutional convention, Aguinaldo was proclaimed president of the Philippine Republic. Not surprisingly, the United States refused to recognize Aguinaldo’s authority and on February 4, 1899 he declared war on the U.S. forces in the islands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Emilio Aguinaldo is officially recognized as the first president of the Philippines, but this is based on his term of office during the Malolos Republic, later known as the First Philippine Republic.

Detailed explanation-3: -January 23, 2013 marks the 114th Anniversary of the First Republic of the Philippines that was inaugurated in Malolos, Bulacan. It also marks the anniversary of the start of the Presidency of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippines.

Detailed explanation-4: -The day commemorates the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic (also known as the Malolos Republic) by Revolution General Emilio Aguinaldo on January 23, 1899, at the Barasoain Church in Malolos City, Bulacan. For over 300 years, the Philippines was under Spanish rule.

Detailed explanation-5: -Malolos Republic was considered the First Philippine Republic. The Philippines were under Spanish control for 300 years. The Philippines became an independent nation on January 23, 1899, after the declaration of the First Philippine Republic.