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1:02:02
Ioudly, and with enthusiasm, three times.
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Three: Do not make
any suspicious movement.

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We are about to broadcast.
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There will be a complete silence
unless otherwise indicated.

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People of the Philippines...
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we are broadcasting from Balintawak,
the birthplace of Filipino freedom.

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Seventeen million Filipinos are gathered
around their radios all over the islands...

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at the invitation of
the Japanese government.

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Today the seeds of Filipino
and Japanese friendship flower and bloom.

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This day will live forever
in the memory of every true Filipino.

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People of the Philippines,
we now bring to you...

1:02:40
His lmperial Highness, Prince lto.
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Banzai!
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The Filipino nation will be included...
1:02:54
in the Greater East Asia,
Co-Prosperity Sphere.

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Therefore, by virtue of the authority...
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of His lmperial Majesty,
the Emperor of Japan...

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I hereby proclaim to the world...
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the full and complete independence
of the Republic of the Philippines.

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Banzai!
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There is lavish cheering
from the people of Balintawak.

1:03:23
His lmperial Highness,
Prince lto, has retired.

1:03:25
Miss Dolici Dalgado's
crossing the platform...

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and will now raise the first flag
of the new Philippine Republic.

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The guard of honor will fire a volley
to commemorate this historic event.

1:03:44
Take cover!
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Follow me!

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