Battle of Alapan deserves deeper recognition

by Ruel Francisco June 1, 2022 124th commemoration of the Battle of Alapan TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite - Imus City Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi ca...

by Ruel Francisco
June 1, 2022

124th commemoration of the Battle of Alapan

TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite - Imus City Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi calls on the national government to grant the historic Battle of Alapan a deeper national recognition as a form of a holiday.

Mayor Maliksi stated this at the 124th commemoration of the Battle of Alapan coinciding the country’s National Flag Day (Araw ng Pambansang Watawat) on Saturday, May 28 at the Heritage Park in Barangay Alapan II-B



He made this remarks as he cited the historical merits of the said battle, where historical accounts are unanimous that the national flag as a symbol of sovereignty was unveiled for the first time after General Emilio Aguinaldo and Filipino troops’ victory against Spanish forces– less than three weeks before the Philippine Declaration of independence.

Mayor Maliksi shared the call for a deeper recognition of the Battle of Alapan as one of the most important stages of our history. With the victory of this battle, our National Flag was waved for the first time, which we celebrate to this day on National Flag Day.



If granted, the recognition could be one of the highest forms of respect to the National Flag, where Filipinos can learn more about its deep history and origin. While the country continues the yearly celebration of National Flag Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Alapan

“Naniniwala ako na sa pagkilla sa araw at lugar kung ito iwinagayway sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, ay mas naipakita natin ang pagmamahal at paggalang sa ating pambansang watawat," said Mayor Maliksi.



Imus City is also home to the annual Wagayway Festival, a Flag-themed month-long celebration of the city’s cultural and historical identity.

This historic event marks the two-week countdown to the celebration of the 124th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Philippine Independence with the theme “Kalayaan 2022: Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas.”