The Philippine Republic is about to reach its century mark as a nation. Filipinos will take time out for significant events in its history: the culmination of four centuries of struggle for nationhood, the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution in 1896, the declaration of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898 and the ratification of a Philippine Constitution by the 1898 Malolos Congress in January of 1898. These events mark the Philippines as having the first constitutional democracy in Asia.

The 100th birth anniversary of Philippine Independence, our centennial, is the milestone that shall be the celebration of our glorious past and future: the emancipation of the Filipino from the tyranny of colonialism and his transformation into a citizen not only of an independent and proud nation but of the world as well. The Philippine Centennial represents our history, our struggle and our solidarity as a people. It tells the story of the birth and the growth of the Filipino race. It serves as a reminder of our moral duty to perpetuate the inherent nobility, wealth and strength of our heritage.
(Text From Philippines Centenial Page)