BACKGROUND OF

THE AUTHOR
Ambrosio Rianzares
Bautista
 introduction
Who is Ambrosio Rianzares ? • He is best known for drafting and
reading the Act of the Declaration of
• Born in Biñan, La Laguna (now Philippine Independence
Laguna) • A distant relative to the Rizal family and
the Bonifacio family, Bautista often gave
• Also known as Don Bosyong
advice to José Rizal, a Filipino
• Is a Filipino lawyer and politician nationalist, while studying in Manila.
• Known for writing the Act of the • it was Bautista, and not Aguinaldo, who
waved the Philippine flag before the
Declaration of Philippine crowd on June 12, 1898, during the
Independence Philippine Proclamation of Independence
in Cavite.
• Adviser to Emilio Aguinaldo during • in Bautista's penmanship was signed by
the Philippine Revolution 98 natives on June 12, 1898, at the
house of General Emilio Aguinaldo in
• Notable role: He proclaimed
Kawit, Cavite
Philippine independence in Kawit, • On July 14, 1899, Bautista was elected
Cavite to the position of president in Tarlac's
Revolutionary Congress and was later
• In 1898, Bautista became the first appointed judge of the Court of First
adviser to President Instance of the province of Pangasinan
Emilio Aguinaldo and Auditor-
 Credibility
IS THE AUTHOR CREDIBLE?
Likely, yes. He was a close ally of Emilio Aguinaldo, which could mean his
writings favored Aguinaldo’s leadership
His background in law and politics gave him firsthand knowledge of the events
leading to independence
As a lawyer, he had expertise in legal writing and documentation, making his
accounts more structured and reliable
Bautista was not writing from secondhand information as he was personally
involved in the declaration of independence, making his account more reliable
than someone who was not present.
 Bias?
The author of the Declaration of Philippine Independence, Ambrosio Rianzares
Bautista, exhibits bias primarily through the emotional and passionate language used
against Spanish colonial rule. His framing of events, such as the injustices suffered by
Filipinos, is presented in a way that emphasizes the oppression and abuses
perpetrated by the Spanish authorities. This perspective is aimed at justifying the
revolutionary movement and the desire for independence, clearly positioning the
Spanish colonizers as the antagonists and the Filipinos as the oppressed seeking
liberation.
The narrative is focused on negative aspects of Spanish rule and glorifies the
revolutionary efforts, reflecting a nationalistic viewpoint. Thus, the document serves not
only as a proclamation of independence but also as a rallying cry against colonial
oppression, inherently reflecting the biases and sentiments of those involved in the
struggle for Philippine sovereignty.
 Background of the
Agedocument
Conditions
• At 67 years old, Bautista’s • The writing of the declaration
purpose in drafting the document occurred under challenging
was to formally proclaim conditions: revolutionary battles,
independence, unite Filipinos widespread social injustices, and
under a shared identity, and the influence of the Spanish-
establish a historical record of American War. Despite limited
their fight for freedom. The resources, Bautista aimed to inspire
declaration symbolized hope and unity and document the nation’s
Publication
resilience during a transformative
moment in Philippine history.
grievances against Spanish
oppression.
• The Declaration of Philippine
Independence, created by Ambrosio
Rianzares Bautista, was written
during the proclamation on June 12,
1898, amidst the Philippine
Revolution. It wasn’t formally
published as a separate work but
played a crucial role despite the lack
of foreign recognition at the time.
Purpose of the
document
• The Declaration of Philippine
Independence served four
main purposes: to announce
freedom from Spanish rule,
justify the revolution by
highlighting the oppression
faced by Filipinos, assert the
capability of self-governance,
and unite the nation in the
collective pursuit of
independence and nation-
 Translator Whare is the
The document was originally in
document now?
Spanish and has been The original Declaration of
translated into English and Philippine Independence,
Filipino. The most well-known written by Ambrosio Rianzares
English translation was done by Bautista, is kept at the National
historian Sulpicio Guevara. Library of the Philippines in
There are also Filipino Manila. It is a valuable historical
translations, but the names of document that marks the
the translators are not well- country’s freedom from Spanish
documented. Other translations rule.
may exist to make the
document more accessible, but
 Relevance and
Significance
Ambrocio Rianzes Bautista- a lawyer and aslo one
of Emilio Aguinaldo advisers.
He wrote "Acta de la Proclamacion del Independencia del
Pueblo Filipino"
Proclamation of Freedom- June
12,1898
First Step Towards Sovereignity- it led the establishment of
the first Philippine Republic last January 23, 1899 in Malolos
Bulacan.
 For Future Generation
Philippine Indipendence;
• A symbol of Filipono Nationalism
•It strengthen the Filipino's fight for
complete sovereignity.
 ANALYSIS
Ambrosio Bautista's Declaration of Philippine
Independence on June 12, 1898, is a historic
document marking the Philippines' break from
Spanish rule. It highlighted the injustices
suffered under Spain and emphasized the
Filipino people's right to self-govern. The
document symbolized national unity and pride,
proclaiming freedom and the birth of the
Philippine nation, though full independence was
later challenged by American rule.
(Simple Analysis)
 Lesson
Unity & Nationalism
differences. s
– Filipinos united for freedom despite

Cost of Freedom – Independence required sacrifices of life, wealth,

Leadership & Vision – Strong leaders like Aguinaldo and Rizal

Colonial Oppression & Resistance – Filipinos fought against injustice

Foreign Influence – U.S. support helped but had its own colonial
motives.

Symbolism of the Flag – Represents revolution, unity, and struggle

People’s Power – Ordinary Filipinos fought bravely despite lacking