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https://history.state.gov/countries/philippines Dec 6, 2022 "The United States recognized the Republic of the Philippines as an independent state on July 4, 1946, when President Harry S. Truman did so in a proclamation. The United States and the Philippines signed a treaty on the same date whereby the United States renounced all claims to the Philippines, which had previously been under American sovereignty." United States Department of State
https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/wwii/wwii-pacific/us-entry-into-wwii-japanese-offensive/1941-december-8-1942-may-6-philippines.html Dec 8, 2025 "1941: December 8 to 1942: May 06: Battle of the Philippines | The Philippines were a strategic objective of the Japanese forces. The island's resources and the elimination of General Douglas A. MacArthur's Far Eastern Air Force were the prime objectives, thus allowing their expansion in the area without the fears of aerial attacks. Commanding the Asiastic Fleet in Manila was Admiral Thomas C. Hart, USN, who departed to Java in mid-January 1942....Though the U.S. Navy force consisted of cruisers, an airplane tender, destroyers, and some oilers, along with twenty-nine submarines, they did not hamper the Japanese advance. Rear Admiral Glassford returned to the United States later that month, leaving Rear Admiral Francis W. Rockwell to command through the Battle of Bataan. General Douglas W. MacArthur, USA, departed on March 11, via torpedo boats, and General Jonathan W. Wainwright, USA, commanded the remaining American forces. Despite brave fighting at Corregidor, General Wainwright surrendered on May 6, ending the Philippine Campaign." Naval History and Heritage Command
https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history/2024/august/tragedy-redemption-fall-philippines Aug 1, 2024 "It is critical that to reevaluate the lessons of the fall of the Philippines and the strategic failures that led to the disaster.... While 7 December 1941, will forever live as a day of infamy, the following day, 8 December, does not resonate with many Americans—although it should. It was the day the Japanese began their invasion of the Philippines and started a campaign that lasted 105 days and resulted in the worst defeat in U.S. military history. Infamously, this defeat would be followed by approximately 12,000 American and 63,000 Filipino prisoners of war enduring the “Bataan Death March.” An estimated 7,000–10,000 would die as they were starved, shot, or even bayoneted while they marched 65 miles to camps, where the survivors spent the rest of the war in harsh captivity. Conditions under the Japanese were so brutal, an estimated 8,000 American and 26,000 Filipino prisoners died captivity by the end of the war." U.S. Naval Institute
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/philippines-election-results-duterte-landslide-davao-family-boasts May 13, 2025 "Manila, Philippines — Despite his detention by the International Criminal Court, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to have been elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, according to preliminary results on Tuesday. At least five candidates backed by his family were also among those leading the race for 12 Senate positions, in a stronger-than-expected showing in Monday's midterm elections. Pre-election surveys had indicated only two of them would emerge victorious." CBS News
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Q7ZBVAKfo Apr 30, 2024 Sky News witnesses a confrontation in a disputed area in the South China Sea which saw Chinese coastguard vessels use water cannon on a Philippine ship which our team was aboard. Sky News
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