First Act Of The Malolos Congress

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

SEPTEMBER 29, 1898

The “Act of the Declaration of Philippine Independence” was ratified by the Malolos Congress also known as the Assembly of Representatives. This was the first official act  of the lawmaking body of the First Republic. 

The Malolos Congress was a unicameral body composed of representatives, one-third of whom were chosen by the officials of the municipalities under the control of the Revolutionary Government. The others were appointed by Emilio Aguinaldo to represent the areas under American control which could not send delegates.

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