Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
SEPTEMBER 16, 1991
The Philippine Senate rejected the RP-U.S. Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Security. By a vote of 12-11, almost a century of American military presence in the country and the use of Subic Naval Base ended.
The “Magnificent 12” senators were Senate Pres. Jovito Salonga, Wigberto Tañada, Teofisto Guingona, Rene Saguisag, Victor Ziga, Sotero Laurel, Ernesto Maceda, Juan Ponce Enrile, Joseph Estrada, Agapito Aquino, Orlando Mercado, and Aquilino Pimentel.
Pres. Corazon Aquino took the side of the Americans and rallied for the ratification of the treaty.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: subic.com
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