Every 12th of June, we commemorate the heroic deeds of both the named and unnamed patriots that led to our independence. However, if we really look back in the past, it is only the final throw for our fight for freedom. There are many happenings that are as important and worth remembering along with the Independence Day. There was the Cavite Mutiny as well as the execution of the three martyr priest in the persons of Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora (GOMBURZA).
The root of the said revolt was the disappointment among the labourers of the arsenal just as the individuals from the local armed force after their advantages were drawn back. Second, inflexible and exacting strategies were exhibited that made the Filipinos move and get some distance from Spanish government out of revulsion. Third, the Central Government neglected to lead an examination on what genuinely unfolded however depended on reports of the ministers and the assessment of people in general; Fourth, the cheerful days of the monks were at that point numbered in 1872 when the Central Government in Spain chose to deny them of the ability to intercede in government issues just as toward the path and the board of schools provoking them to submit urgent moves to broaden their visit and force. Fifth, the Filipino ministry individuals effectively took part in the secularization development to permit Filipino clerics to grab hold of the wards in the nation making them prey to the fury of the ministers. Sixth, Filipinos during the time were dynamic members, and reacted to what they considered as treacheries; and lastly, the execution of GOMBURZA was a screw up with respect to the Spanish government, for the activity severed the ill-feelings of the Filipinos and the event propelled Filipino loyalists to call for changes and ultimately autonomy. There might be various adaptations of the events happened, however one thing is sure, the 1872 Cavite Mutiny cleared path for a pivotal 1898.
The road to independence was rough and tough to toddle, many patriots named and unnamed shed their bloods to attain reforms and achieve independence. June 12, 1898 may be a glorious event for us, but we should not forget that before we came across to victory, many have suffered. And now, that our country is within our hands, may we payback the deeds our forefathers made and sacrificed. May we never stop fighting for our freedom and may we keep the flame of patriotism burning within our hearts.
