The Independence of the Philippines was acknowledged by the United States of America on July 4, 1946. however the president of the Philippines at that point (Diosdado Macapagal) modified the proclamation date back to June 12, since that was the true date of when the Philippines became independent by the work of Emilio Aguinaldo.
June 12 is listed as a daily holiday throughout the country this 2012 by virtue of Aquino’s Proclamation 295. According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), even though an employee opts to not head to work on June 12, he/she can still get 100 percent of his/her regular pay for the day. Meanwhile, people who can render overtime work on June 12 stand to urge twice their regular pay for the said day (or what we call a double pay).
As for students it is a very sought for day as there is no class and they are free to enjoy the day. Though for most of us it is another day to gather and be with our family and loved ones
Happy Independence Day to All!!!
