Philippines and WWII History
🇵🇭 June 12
- 1898 – Philippine Declaration of Independence: General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed independence from Spain in Kawit, Cavite. The Philippine flag was unfurled, and the national anthem was played for the first time.
- 1964 – June 12 officially declared Independence Day: President Diosdado Macapagal signed Republic Act No. 4166, moving Independence Day from July 4 to June 12 to honor the 1898 declaration.
🪖 World War II Highlights
- June 1945 – While not tied to a specific day between June 12–18, this period marked the final stages of the Battle of Okinawa, which had strategic implications for the Philippines. Earlier that year, the Battle of Manila (February–March 1945) had already devastated the capital, and by June, Allied forces were consolidating control across the islands.
📜 Other Notable Events (June 12–18)
- June 13, 1899 – Battle of Zapote Bridge: Filipino forces under General Pio del Pilar clashed with American troops in Cavite during the Philippine–American War.
- June 14, 1945 – Liberation of Northern Luzon: Filipino guerrillas and Allied forces continued operations to liberate northern Luzon from Japanese occupation.
- June 17, 1902 – Philippine Commission Act No. 372: Established the Philippine Constabulary Academy, the forerunner of the Philippine Military Academy.
