Philippine Historical Events in June
Day | Year | Event |
1 | 1971 | Inaugural session of the 1971 Constitutional Convention. |
2 | 1823 | Breakout of the Manila Mutiny led by Andres Novales killing Governor-General De Folgueras |
2 | 2007 | President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Republic Act 9485 also known as “Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007”. |
3 | 1863 | Great earthquake in Manila and nearby areas destroyed the Manila Cathedral |
3 | 1892 | Francisco O. Santos was born in Bulacan Province. He was named National scientist in 1983 for his work in human nutrition and agricultural chemistry. |
3 | 1900 | Arrival of the second Philippine Commission headed by William Taft to implement the Instructions of the US president. |
3 | 2020 | President Rodrigo Duterte approved into law the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 |
4 | 1565 | Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Rajah Tupas of Cebu made a treaty whereby the later recognized the sovereignty of Spain over his kingdom in Cebu. |
5 | 1899 | Assassination of General Antonio Luna in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija by guards of Emilio Aguinaldo. |
5 | 1975 | The Philippines recognized the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China, ending formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. |
6 | 1952 | Division of Zamboanga into Del Norte and Del Sur Provinces by virtue of Republic Act 711 |
7 | 1877 | Birth of revolutionary general Manuel Tinio who later became governor of Nueva Ecija |
7 | 1903 | Birth of Roberto Concepcion. He was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from June 17, 1966 to April 18, 1973. |
8 | 1625 | Breakout of Cagayan Revolt led by Miguel Lanab |
9 | 1945 | Congress of the Philippines met to hold a 30-day special session just after Manila had been liberated from the Japanese Forces. |
10 | 1969 | The municipality of Batangas was converted into a city by virtue of Republic Act 5495. |
10 | 1987 | President Corazon Aquino issued Executive Order No. 192 otherwise known as the Reorganization Act of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. |
10 | 2020 | President Duterte singed Republic Act 11470 or the National Academy of Sports to be established at the new Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. |
10 | 1928 | Birth of Mercedes Concepcion – 2010 National Scientist |
11 | 1901 | Establishment of the Philippine Supreme Court by virtue of Act No. 136 |
11 | 1978 | Freedom Island (Kalayaan) was made a town of Palawan. |
11 | 1978 | Presidential Decree 1530 was issued creating the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) which later on became known as the Pag-IBIG Fund. |
12 | 1898 | Philippine Independence was proclaimed by General Emilio Aguinaldo at Kawit, Cavite. |
13 | 1950 | Division of Mindoro into oriental and Occidental by virtue of Republic Act 205 |
13 | 1896 | Birth of Casimiro Del Rosario – 1984 National Scientist |
14 | 1859 | Establishment of the Ateneo de Manila University |
14 | 1945 | Victory of the combined Filipino-American Forces against the troop of Japanese General Yamashita at the Battle of Bessang Pass |
15 | 1950 | Butuan became a city by virtue of Republic Act 523. |
15 | 2018 | President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act 11035 or the Balik Scientist Law. |
16 | 1950 | Through Republic Act 526, Cabanatuan became a component city of Nueva Ecija |
17 | 1877 | Birth of revolutionary leader Manuel Tinio in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija |
17 | 1967 | Agusan is divided into Del Norte and Del sur provinces by virtue of Republic Act 4979 |
18 | 1837 | Spain abolished Filipino representation in the Spanish Cortes |
18 | 1908 | Establishment of the University of the Philippines by virtue of Act No. 1870 of the Philippine Commission |
18 | 1966 | Benguet, Ifugao, and Kalinga-Apayao split from Mountain Province and became regular provinces by virute of Republic Act 4695. |
19 | 1861 | Birth of Jose Rizal in Calamba, Laguna |
19 | 1947 | The Division of Investigation under the Department of Justice was renamed Bureau of Investigation by virtue of Republic Act 157. |
19 | 1948 | Creation of Ozamis City by virtue of Republic Act 321 |
20 | 1947 | Creation of Dagupan and Lipa Cities through Republic Acts 117 and 162 respectively |
20 | 1952 | Tacloban became a city by virtue of Republic Act 3068. |
20 | 1964 | Republic Act No. 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code was approved creating the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and |
21 | 1565 | Miguel Lopez de Legaspi became the first governor-general of the Philippines. |
22 | 1868 | Birth of Don Claro Caluya in Piddig, Ilocos Norte. He is considered as the Prince of Ilocano Poets. |
22 | 1962 | Formal filing of the Philippines’ claim over Sabah which was opposed by Britain and Malaysia. |
22 | 1963 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 3720 or the “Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act”. |
23 | 1920 | Birth of Jovito R. Salonga in Pasig City. He was Senate President from July 27, 1987 to January 18, 1992 |
23 | 1898 | President Emilio Aguinaldo formed a revolutionary government. |
24 | 1571 | Formal establishment of the city of Manila by Conquistador Legaspi. |
24 | 1923 | Birth of Neptali Gonzales in Mandaluyong City. He was Senate President for three times from 1992 up to 1998. |
24 | 2021 | Death of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III in Quezon City. He was President from 2010 up to 2016. |
25 | 1982 | The capital of Lanao Del Norte Province was transferred from Iligan City to the town of Tubod. |
25 | 1945 | General Carlos P. Romulo signed in behalf of the Philippine Government the United Nations Charter in San Francisco, USA. |
26 | 1783 | Creation of Batanes as a province |
27 | 1895 | Birth of Zoilo M. Galang in Bacolor, Pampanga who wrote the first Filipino novel in English , “A Child of Sorrow”. |
27 | 1914 | Birth of Helena Z. Benitez, a former senator, Member of the Batasang Pambansa and educator. |
28 | 1949 | Creation of Brooke’s Point, Palawan as municipality through E.O. 232 issued by President Quirino |
29 | 1626 | Juan Nino de Tabora becomes governor-general of the islands. |
30 | 2009 | Approval of Republic Act 9646 or the Real Estate Service Act |
30 | 1899 | Official end of the Philippine Revolution when the last Spanish Forces finally surrendered in Baler, Aurora and President Emilio Aguinaldo gave them safe passes to return to Spain. |
30 | 1995 | Formation of the National Youth Commission by virtue of Republic Act Republic Act 8044 or the Youth in Nation-Building Act |
RELATED: Philippine Historical Events in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December
See also:
List of Philippine Provinces with a link to their profile and history
