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10 Interesting Facts About the Philippine Independence Day
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 ...
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1934-1964: War and Independence
General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore on Leyte in 1944, two years after Japan had defeated American and Philippine forces ... Quezon took their case for independence to Washington, D.C. Their ...
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Wrong name, wrong independence declaration, misguided direction
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 ...
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Philippine expats mark Independence Day
In her message during the occasion, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal ... congratulating the nation on the Independence Day.