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Treaty of Paris
This is the end of the Spanish-American War, Spain cedes Philippines to U.S. for $20m USD -
Independance
Philippine Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898 in Cavite II el Viejo, present-day Kawit, Cavite. -
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Philippine–American War
War between the armed forces that had a death toll of 20k soldiers but 200k civilians in the Philippines. -
US Governor Visits
William Howard Taft arrives as then governor while on his trips touring the world to start to get ideas for candidacy in soon presidential elections of the United States. He addressed a speech at the Manila Grand Opera House. -
Third Republic
During the inauguration of the Third Republic, President Manuel Roxas -
Joseph Estrada
Former film star was elected president -
Impeachment proceedings start
allegations of corruption, betrayal of public trust, and violation of the constitution -
New president elected
Gloria Arroyo wins May's presidential elections -
Typhoon Washi
This was a late-season tropical cyclone that caused catastrophic damage in the Philippines in late 2011 and devastated the country's citizens with flooding and damage. -
Birth Control Law
Supreme Court approves a birth control law, which requires government health centres to distribute free contraceptives. The bill marks a defeat for the Catholic Church, which campaigned strongly against it.
