Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MARCH 17, 1919
The Philippine Independence Mission led by Manuel L. Quezon was asked to convey to the United States government the assurance of goodwill, friendship and gratitude of the Filipinos.
Earlier on March 8, 1919, the Declaration of Purposes for Guidance of the Independence Commission was passed by the Philippine Legislature, a bicameral body composed of the Senate and House of Representatives.
The declaration stated the Filipino people's desire to be free and sovereign.
To study ways and means to attain liberty, a Commission of Independence was created and recommended the sending of an independence mission to America.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy)All rights reserved
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