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 First Philippine Flag Was Made ...
In her message during the occasion, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal ... congratulating the nation on the Independence Day.
The first stated that 'the Filipino nation ... which declared June 12 as Philippine Independence Day. The Congress followed suit by enacting on Aug. 4, 1964 Republic Act 4166, which changed ...
"The Philippine Islands are not yet ready for independence, in spite of the widespread desire for it among the natives," said Bishop Charles Henry Brent, former bishop of the Islands. "The ...
Filipinos in Western Sydney celebrate Philippines' 123rd Independence Day on Saturday in Auburn. This year's theme 'Ang Diwa ng Pagtutulungan sa Panahon ng Kagipitan', the Alliance of Philippine ...
"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.