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Get ready to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Apolinario Mabini on July 23, also known as Apolinario Mabini Day! This day honors the "Brains of the Revolution," a Filipino revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the fight for Philippine independence from Spanish colonial rule. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, Mabini used his brilliant mind and strong will to guide and inspire his fellow revolutionaries. On this day, let's remember and honor his contributions to our country's history and be inspired by his determination and courage.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1864</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Apolinario Mabini's Birth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Apolinario Mabini was born on July 23, 1864, in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1896</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mabini's Role in the Revolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule, Mabini became a legal and constitutional adviser to the revolutionary government.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1899</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Philippine Republic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mabini served as the first prime minister of the First Philippine Republic and wrote its constitution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1903</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mabini's Death</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mabini passed away on May 13, 1903, but his legacy as an advocate for Philippine independence endures.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Apolinario Mabini Day Creation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The government declared July 23 as Apolinario Mabini Day, to honor this remarkable Filipino national hero on his birthday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Today</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Commemorations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Filipinos around the world continue to honor Mabini's legacy every year on Apolinario Mabini Day with various celebrations and activities.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit Mabini's monument or museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pay tribute to Apolinario Mabini by visiting his monument or museum. Learn about his life and contributions to the Philippines.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read Mabini's writings</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend the day reading some of Mabini's writings, such as "The True Decalogue" or "La Revolucion Filipina". Gain insight into his thoughts and beliefs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a film about Mabini's life</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and watch a film about Mabini's life, such as "Apolinario Mabini: The Sublime Paralytic" or "Heneral Luna". This is a great way to learn more about him and his role in Philippine history.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a Mabini Day event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check your local community events for any Mabini Day celebrations, such as parades or cultural performances. Join in on the festivities and celebrate Mabini's legacy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a charity event in Mabini's name</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Honor Mabini's spirit of service by organizing a charity event or donation drive in his name. This is a great way to give back to the community and continue his legacy of helping others.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Commemorates a hero of Philippine history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Apolinario Mabini was one of the most important and influential figures in Philippine history. He played a crucial role in the country's fight for independence and his contributions are still celebrated today on Apolinario Mabini Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Highlights the importance of education and advocacy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Mabini was not only a skilled revolutionary leader, but also a highly educated man who believed in the power of knowledge and self-education. On this day, we remember his dedication to education and his advocacy for using it as a tool for social and political change.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes unity and patriotism</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Apolinario Mabini Day is an opportunity for Filipinos to come together and honor their shared history and culture. It serves as a reminder of our heritage and inspires us to continue working towards a better future for our country.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mabini is Known as the "Brains of the Revolution"</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite his physical disabilities, Mabini was pivotal to the Philippine Revolution against Spain due to his sharp intellect and ideas, earning him the moniker "Brains of the Revolution".</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mabini was an Advocate of Philippine Sovereignty</h3><p class='facts-content'>Mabini strongly opposed foreign intervention in the governance of the Philippines, staunchly advocating for complete and unconditional Philippine sovereignty.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Historical Aguinaldo Shrine is Mabini's Last Place of Detention</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before being exiled to Guam by the American colonial government, Mabini was held at Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite, where the First Philippine Republic was proclaimed. </p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Stamps featuring Mabini were Launched on His Centennial Birth Anniversary</h3><p class='facts-content'>In 1964, to commemorate Mabini's 100th birth anniversary, the Philippine Postal Corporation launched a set of stamps featuring his portrait and his natal house in Tanauan.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Mabini Wrote an Ethical Guide for Filipinos</h3><p class='facts-content'>One of Mabini's well-known literary works is "El Verdadero Decalogo" or "The True Decalogue". This 10-commandment ethical guide for Filipinos promotes love, respect, and loyalty to one's country.</p></div></div>
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