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10 Interesting Facts About the Philippine Independence Day
6. Independence Day Date Change In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal changed the date of Philippine Independence Day from July 4th to June 12th to honor the original declaration from 1898. 7. The ...
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Gov’t readies 2-week Independence Day celebration
President Marcos has directed all government agencies and government-owned or -controlled corporations to support and ...
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Gov’t agencies ordered to join 127th Independence Day celebration
Malacañang has directed all government agencies to take part in the commemoration of the 127th anniversary of the Philippine ...
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August 1896: Revolt in the Philippines
When the United States and Spain went to war over Cuba, the Philippines joined the side of the U.S. On June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippine islands, and in January ...
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QUEZON REQUESTS INDEPENDENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES
"Each of the last five Presidents of the United States has promised the Philippines independence as soon as they are capable of self-government, and that in turn, is a question of personal opinion.
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Flag raising ceremonies held across Australia to commemorate 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day
The Philippine Embassy in Canberra celebrated the 126th anniversary of the Philippines' Independence Day on 8 June. The celebration was led by Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Ma Helen B De La ...