PROCLAMATION NO. 533

: Proclamation No. 533 declares January 23 of every year as Araw ng Republikang Filipino, 1899, commemorating the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic.
: The First Philippine Republic was inaugurated on January 23, 1899.
: It was inaugurated at Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan.
: The Malolos Constitution was promulgated at Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan on January 21, 1899.
: January 23 marks the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic, making it the first independent republic in Asia.
: Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan.
: It signifies that the Philippines was the first independent republic in Asia.
: The President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested by law.
: Proclamation No. 533 was signed on January 9, 2013.
: The purpose is to commemorate the historic inauguration of the First Philippine Republic and to honor Philippine sovereignty and independence.