| Philippine Republic Day | |
|---|---|
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| Official name | Republic Day |
| Also called | Filipino–American Friendship Day |
| Observed by | Philippines |
| Type | Secular, heritage, governmental |
| Significance | Initially, celebration of the establishment of the Republic of the Philippines on July 4, 1946 Later, celebration of friendship between the peoples of the Philippines and the United States |
| Date | July 4 |
| Next time | July 4, 2025 |
| Frequency | annual |
Philippine Republic Day (Tagalog: Araw ng Republikang Pilipino), also known as Philippine–American Friendship Day,[1] is a commemoration in the Philippines held annually on July 4. It was formerly an official holiday designated as Independence Day, celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Manila, which granted Philippine independence from the United States of America in 1946.[2]
- ^ Delmendo, Sharon (2005). The Star-entangled Banner: One Hundred Years of America in the Philippines. UP Press. p. 132. ISBN 9789715424844. Retrieved August 29, 2014.; Hunter, Duncan (June 12, 1991). "Filipino Independence Day". Congressional Record, Volume 132. Government Printing Office. p. 14634. ISBN 9780160118449. Retrieved August 29, 2014.; Slater, Judith J. (2004). Teen Life in Asia. Greenwood Publishing Grou. p. 185. ISBN 9780313315329. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ Philippine Republic Day, Official Gazette (Philippines), retrieved July 5, 2012