The 4th of July is a very significant day not only for the Americans but for the Filipinos as well. July 4, 1946 was the day when America granted the Philippines its' nation's Independence. Fifty years later, the Philippine government amended that provision of the Constitution and made it the "Fil-American Day". The country's lawmakers reviewed history and decided to go back to the original date of Independence of the country, independence from the Spaniards, which was dated June 12, 1896.
The Philippines was colonized in 1521 after a Portuguese navigator, Ferdinand Magellan discovered our country, Since that day on, the Spaniards became an integral part of history. The country was under the Spanish colonization for 400 years. It was in 1898, when the USA liberated us through the "Treaty of Paris". The US government offered the Spanish government the amount of $20,000,000.00 in US Dollars for Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. As of today, Guam and Puerto Rico remain colonies, however, the Philippines has remained a close ally.
Today, we celebrate together! HAPPY BIRTHDAY,UNCLE SAM! THANK YOU FOR JULY 4, 1946! You gave the Philippines its' independence!
Today, I celebrate Independence right here at the heart of Las Vegas, NV. This is my place of residence and employment. I work in this city as a schoolteacher. My turn has come to make a difference in the lives of the school children I teach in this great country. MABUHAY!
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