Some of the important events were:
- 1898 - Spain loses the Spanish American War. The Philippines becomes a colony of the US.
- 1899-1902 - The Philippines declares independence and starts the Philippine - American war (US wins).
- 1907 - As a step toward independence, an elected Philippine assembly is convened.
- 1916 - The US promises eventual independence.
- 1935 - The Philippine Commonwealth is created.
- 1942-1945 - Japanese occupation of the Philippines (after defeat, the US still supplied Philippine Guerrillas with supplies and support).
- 1944-1945 - Allied forces finally liberate the Philippines.
- 1946 - The Philippines is granted independence in the Treaty of Manila.
America has helped us to not be overwhelmed by other countries and preserve our own homes where we grew in the Philippines.
