What is the Kalayaan?
Kalayaan, is a Filipino word for liberty or freedom. It may refer to: Kalayaan, Laguna, a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Kalayaan, Palawan, a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. Kalayaan Islands part of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.
How will you describe Kalayaan Group of islands?
Part of the Spratly Islands, situated within the West Philippine Sea, the Kalayaan municipality, which includes Pag-asa Island (the administrative center of Kalayaan Island Group) is 280 nautical miles north-west of Puerto Princesa and 932 kilometres (579 mi) south-west of Metro Manila. …
What is the true essence of Kalayaan according to Katipunan?
The Kalayaan stood for the principles of liberty and democracy. It recognized the fact that as a people, Filipinos had the right and capability to chart their future, without the colonial exploitation which bound them to subservience to colonial rule.
Who owns Kalayaan Group of islands Why?
All the claimants except Brunei, have military forces stationed on some of the islands, including Spratly Island proper. China occupies eight islands while Taiwan occupies the biggest island, Itu Aba. China and Vietnam claim sovereignty over all the islands and land formations in the area.
Who is the father of the Philippines?
| Andrés Bonifacio | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | La Liga Filipina Katipunan |
| Spouse(s) | Monica (c. 1880–1890, her death) Gregoria de Jesús (1893–1897, his death) |
| Children | Andrés Bonifacio y de Jesús (born in early 1896, died in infancy) |
What are the contributions of Bonifacio?
Bonifacio is considered the “Father of the Philippine Revolution” after he spearheaded the establishment of the secret revolutionary movement “Katipunan” to fight Spanish colonization in 1892. The Bonifacio-led Katipuneros inspired many Filipinos and groups to launch a nationwide campaign to overthrow the colonizers.