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1899: The First Philippine Republic or the Malolos Republic (to distinguish it form the present-day Republic of the Philippines) was formally established with the proclamation of the Malolos Constitution in Malolos, Bulacan until the capture and surrender of Emilio Aguinaldo to the American forces on March 23, 1901 in Palanan, Isabela, which effectively dissolved the First Republic.
1937: the Philippine Historical Committee (PHC) was signed into existence. It took on the same responsibilities as its predecessor for about five years, up until the outbreak of World War II.
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1899: Apolinario Mabini is appointed Prime Minister to lead the Mabini Cabinet of the First Philippine Republic (which will be inaugurated on January 23, 1899).
1942: General MacArthur declared the capital city, Manila, an open city to prevent its destruction, which he accomplished himself in 1945 while Japanese troops occupy Manila.
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1892: Manuel Acuña Roxas was the first president of the independent Republic of the Philippines(third republic). He served as president from the granting of independence in 1946 until his abrupt death in 1948. His term as Philippine president is also the shortest; 1 year 10 months and 18 days.
1899: Emilio Aguinaldo was declared the President of the Philippines - the only president of what would be later called the First Philippine Republic. He later organized a Congress at Malolos, Bulacan to draft a constitution.
2001: MTV Asia becomes MTV Philippines, a localized version of the all time favorite cable channel, through NBC UHF Channel 41. It was the only MTV channel being localized and aired for free in an Asian country.
NGAYON SA KASAYSAYAN NG PILIPINAS
(TODAY IN HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES)because history is the key to the future...
