Republic Day in the Philippines
Republic Day in the Philippines is held on July 4. This event in the first decade of the month July is annual. Help us
On July 4, 1946, the United States recognized the independence of the Philippines. This was the culmination of a process that began in 1916, when the Jones Law pledged the eventual recognition of Philippine independence, and that continued with the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934, which provided for a ten-year transitional period to prepare for independence. The independence of the Philippines was marked by Manuel Roxas retaking his oath as President of the Philippines, eliminating the pledge of allegiance to the United States required prior to independence. On this day, the Republic of the Philippines—independent, and recognized by the family of nations—was founded.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Iglesia ni Cristo Day on July 27 (the Philippines);
Manuel Luis Quezón Day on August 19 (Quezon City and other places in the Philippines named after Manuel L. Quezon);
National Heroes' Day in the Philippines on August 26 (celebrated on the fourth Monday in August);
Grandparents Day in Phillipines on September 8 (Second Sunday in September)