From Alapan’s first victorious wind to the dawn of independence, the Philippine flag rises each time.
Isang tahimik na paalala na ang kalayaan ay kwentong patuloy nating isinusulat.
May 28, 1898 – First unfurling of the Philippine flag. The flag was first raised in victory after the Battle of Alapan in Imus, Cavite.
June 12, 1898 – Formal unfurling during the Declaration of Independence. The same flag was displayed at the proclamation of Independence in Kawit, Cavite.
October 30, 1919 – “Philippine Flag Day” declared during American period. An executive order legalized the raising of the Philippine flag and proclaimed October 30, 1919 as Philippine Flag Day.
1965 – May 28 officially declared as National Flag Day. President Diosdado Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 374, designating May 28 as National Flag Day to honor the Battle of Alapan.
1994 – Extension of National Flag Days (May 28 – June 12), Executive Order No. 179 (1994) encourage Filipinos to display the flag from May 28 until Independence Day on June 12.
Present Day – Annual observance of National Flag Day is commemorated every May 28, marking the start of National Flag Days leading up to June 12.
