Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MARCH 11, 1947
A plebiscite was held to amend the 1935 Constitution which provides parity rights that allowed Americans the right to dispose of and utilize the natural resources of the country.
79% of voters approved the parity rights amendment.
A day earlier, while campaigning for the amendment, a grenade was thrown by Julio Gullien after Pres. Manuel Roxas gave his speech.
Luckily it was kicked away from him by Senate Pres. Jose Avelino then by Gen. Mariano Castañeda until it fell on the ground.
(Design, concept, stamp and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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