On July 4, 1946, the United States formally recognized Philippine independence. For a few years thereafter, the Philippines celebrated its Independence Day on July 4. The country subsequntly went back to its original Independence Day, June 12, the date in 1898 when the Philippines declared its independence from Spain and signed its first constitution. July 4 was then established as Philippine-American Friendship Day.
Happy Friendship Day, RP and US
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