Emilio Aguinaldo is famously known for the line, "Long live the Philippines!" ("Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!"), which he reportedly shouted during the declaration of Philippine independence on June 12, 1898. This declaration marked the Philippines' assertion of independence from Spanish colonial rule and is a pivotal moment in Philippine history. Aguinaldo's proclamation symbolizes the nation's struggle for freedom and self-determination.
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