Proclamation of the Republic

The meaning of the "Proclamation of the Republic" on November 15 depends on the country. For Brazil, it refers to the coup d'état on November 15, 1889, that overthrew the monarchy and established the First Brazilian Republic. In the Philippines, November 15, 1935, was significant as the inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines under President Manuel L. Quezon, marking a major step towards independence and was later observed as a special public holiday, though its meaning has changed over time.