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Spanish expedition claims the islands and names them the philippines after the heir to the spanish throne.
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The Philippines is promised full independence within a 10 year frame.
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Japan attacks the Philippines by air, and invades two weeks later.
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U.S forces retake the islands.
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The islands are granted full independence.
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The islands are renamed Republic of the Philippines.
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Peace treaty signed with Japan, the philippines eventually recieve $800m in reparations payments.
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A new constituition was signed on Jan, 1st 1973.
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U.S joins forces with the filipino military and signal new face in war on international terrorism.
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Military is stepping up its offensive game to stop the froup Abu Sayyaf, they keep coming into small villages in the phillipines and overtaking them.
