Independence Act of Panama Independence Act of Panama The Declaration of Independence of Panama (Acta de Independencia de Panamá) is the document through which Panama declared its independence from the Spanish Empire on 28 November 1821. It was proclaimed in the Cathedral plaza of Panama City after a council of leaders had met and drafted twelve points calling for severing Panama's relationship with the Spanish Crown and joining with the newly formed Republic of Gran Colombia. After rebels in the small provincial town of Villa de los Santos issued the "Primer "Grito de Independencia de la Villa de Los Santos"" (Shout for Independence), on
Philippine Independence Day Parade Philippine Independence Day Parade The Philippine Independence Day Parade is a celebration for the Filipino American community in the United States home to more than 4 million Filipinos. Its main purpose is to create awareness of Philippine culture and to raise funds for charity projects in the Philippines and the United States. Philippine Independence, as a celebration in America, has gained cultural awareness prominently after the 21st century began. Earlier generations of Filipino immigrants did not celebrate Philippine Independence in significant ways. Philippine Independence Day is widely celebrated among Filipinos in the United States and is now a major event