August 8 Events

1963

The Agricultural Lands Reform Code abolishing tenancy is signed by President Diosdado Macapagal at Agrifina Circle, Manila. This code readjusts the rights of tenants and landholders with ultimate aim of bringing about basic changes in the country’s agricultural system to enable both tenants and landholders to make a maximum use of their resources to the ultimate benefit of both.

1939

Francis B. Sayre becomes High Commissioner of the Philippines.

1920

Senate President Manuel L. Quezon, heading a group of Filipino businessmen, founds the Philippines Herald, the first Filipino daily in English.

1901

The Philippine Constabulary is founded. It is a general police force under military discipline charged with keeping order and helping municipal and city governments quell disturbances and capture criminals.

1900

In view of the American policy of attraction which has induced many guerrillas to surrender, General Aguinaldo tells his commanders in the field to “use their utmost endeavors to overcome the efforts of the North American Imperialists to subject our dear country” to slavery.

William J. Bryan, US Democratic Party candidate for President, condemns the American occupation of the Philippines as a flagrant deviation from the most sacred American principles and traditions. He says that: “There can be no doubt that we did so we had full knowledge that they were fighting for their own independence, and I submit that history furnishes no example of greater turpitude than ours if we now substitute our yoke for the Spanish yoke.”

1899

The Concord, Yorktown, Callao, and Pampanga bombard San Fernando, La Union. The Filipinos answer with cannon and rifle fire of an hour and then flee to the hills. The bombardment continues causing much destruction.

1811

Del Superior Gobierno, the earliest newspaper in the Philippines, publishes its first issue. It is edited by Governor-General Miguel Fernandez de Folgueras.

Philippine History June 16

June 16 Events

1899 - Filipino troops concentrated near San Fernando, Pampanga, attack General Arthur MacArthur’s command. This display of force is preceded by an attempt to cut off communications between San Fernando and Manila.

1899 - From Balungaw, Pangasinan, Apolinario Mabini writes to friend, Mr. Lino, that he has come to take the salty and thermal baths of the town in the hope of regaining his health.

1898 - U.S. Secretary of State William R. Day sends the following cablegram to Consul-General E. Spencer Pratt in Singapore: Avoid unauthorized negotiations with Philippine insurgents.

1898 - American Consul Oscar F. Williams in Manila sends a dispatch to Secretary Wm. R. Day reporting that the Filipino Revolutionists have defeated the Spanish forces at almost every encounter and have won control over the northern provinces and the whole bay cost, with the exception of the city of Manila.

1582 - Governor Ronquillo de Penalosa reports in a letter to the King that the Christianization of the Filipinos is progressing. He recommends that a convent be established in every city and village. He establishes the towns of Arevalo in Panay and Nueva Segovia in Quezon.

Philippine History June 15

June 15 Events

1933 - Frank Murphy’s inaugural as Governor-General of the Philippines takes place.

1598 - Miguel Malvar returns from Hongkong. He is elected General and assigned to Tayabas and Laguna

1896 - Dr. Pio Valenzuela, secretary of the Katipunan, leaves for Dapitan on board the insterisland steamer Venus to confer with Rizal.

1857 - Birth of General Vito Belarmino, commander of the revolutionary forces in the Bicol region. Died on July 14, 1933.

1608 - Don Rodrigo de Vivero assumes office as governor-general of the Islands. He makes important reforms.

1596 - Abulug, Cagayan, is formally established by the Dominicans, after a series expeditions which led to establishment of missions in other remote settlements.

1594 - Luis Perez Dasmarina’s asks from King Philip II for aid to two charitable institutions in Manila-the girl’s seminary of Santa Potenciana, and the confraternity of La Misericordia for the establishment and support of a temporary lodging-house for colonists, and for a hospital for the servants of Spaniards.

Philippine History June 14

June 14 Events

1962 - President Diosdado Macapagal signs into law a bill creating the Rice and Corn Administration and abolishing the National Rice and Corn Corporation. Some of the provisions of the new agency are to stabilize the prices of the cereals and provide incentives for production; to regulate the supply of rice and corn, and to accumulate stocks as a national reserve in such quantities necessary to meet contingencies.

1960 - Dwight D. Eisenhower, the first President of the United States to visit the Philippines arrives in Manila.

1945 - End of the battle of Besang Pass, in which the Philippine-American forces defeat the Japanese armies under General Yamashita in a struggle that has lasted for several months.

1941 - President Quezon signs the maternity-leave bill granting women in government service 60 days maternity leave with full pay in addition to the usual sick and vacation leaves.

1941 - Josefa Llanes-Escoda is elected President of the National Federation of Women’s Clubs.

1939 - President Quezon signs the residence tax bill which is to take effect in January, 1940. Individuals will pay P 0.50 and corporations, P5. a year.

1909 - The College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines is established, with Edwin B. Copeland as dean.

1897 - Spanish troops attack Aguinaldo’s headquarters on Mount Puray near Montalban. The revolutionaries under Generals Aguinaldo and Geronimo, fight with great valor. The defeated Spanish troops leave their casualties and arms on the battlefield.

1584 - The Royal Audiencia or Supreme Court of the Philippines holds its first session in Manila.

Philippine History June 13

June 13 Events

1950 - Mindoro is divided into two provinces, Oriental & Occidental Mindoro by Republic Act No. 505.

1950 - President Elpidio Quirino signs R.A. No. 507 creating the municipality of Lasam, in Cagayan, in honor of the late Governor Honorio Lasam, 6th governor of Cagayan.

1951 - President Quezon proclaims June 19 as Loyalty Day in view of President Roosevelt’s proclamation of a national emergency.

1899 - Battle of Zapote Bridge, one of the bloodiest battles of the Philippine-American war, in which the American forces under General Henry Lawton, emerge victorious.

Philippine History June 12

1963

At the Quirino Grandstand, Luna, General Aguinaldo formally donates his historic mansion at Kawit, Cavite, to the Republic of the Philippines. President Diosdado Macapagal receives the donation for the government.

1941

General Aguinaldo urges the people to unite as one in body and soul and cooperate wholeheartedly with the United States if they want to save democracy.

1899

The first anniversary celebration of the proclamation of Philippine Independence is held in Angeles, Pampanga.

1898

The independence of the Philippines is proclaimed in Kawit, Cavite, the Philippine flag is unfurled and flown, and the Philippine National Anthem is played for the first time.

1898

Carried in a hammock, Apolinario Mabini arrives in Cavite to begin serving as General Aguinaldo’s trusted adviser.

1871

Birth of Mamerto Natividad, revolutionary general, in Bacolor, Pampanga. Died on November 11, 1897.

1812

Birth of Pedro Pablo Pelaez, one of the first modern Filipino nationalists, writer, and defender of the rights of Filipino priests. He died on June 3, 1863.

Philippine History June 11

June 11 Events

1968 - President Ferdinand E. Marcos issues Proclamation No. 410. It declares the period January 1 to December 31, 1969, as General Emilio Aguinaldo Centennial Year and authorizes the Aguinaldo Centennial Commission to conduct a national fund campaign.

1901 - Civil government is established in Cavite.

1898 - Julian Felipe presents to General Aguinaldo a composer’s draft of the Philippine National Anthem.

1872 - A decree issued by Governor-General Izquierdo changes the Guardia Civil to Guardia Civil Veterana. The latter body is composed of one captain, six lieutenants, six (second lieutenants), first sergeants and second sergeants, twelve corporals, and seventy-two second-class guards, all from the infantry.

1595 - Antonio Morga succeeds Luis Perez Dasmarinas as ad-interim governor-general of the Philippines.