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Spain claims the philippine Islands
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The Philippines are ceded to the U.S. by spain
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Filipinos launched armed struggle against the U.S. armed forces stationed in the Philippines, called the Philippine-American war.
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U.S. government gives greater autonomy to the Philippines, furthering independence
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U.S. promises the Philippines full independence in the next ten years
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Japan colonizes the Philippines
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U.S. retakes the Philippines from Japanese control
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Islands gain full independence from the U.S. and are renamed to the 'Republic of the Philippines'
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U.S. receives military bases on the islands as a reward for aiding independence
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Japan and the Philippines sign a peace treaty and the Philippines receive 800 million dollars in reparations.
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Ferdinand Marcos becomes president
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Ferdinand Marcos declares martial law, suspending the parliament and imposing censorship
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A new constitution grants Marcos full power
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Marcos declares himself the winner of the election, however, this is disputed by another candidate, causing the "people power" protests.
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Joseph Estrada, a former film star is elected president/
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Estrada is impeached after corruption charges, violation of public trust, and violation of the constitution.
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New president,Rodrigo Duterte, announces harsh drug crackdown an possible move from the U.S. and China