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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Military Bases Agreement

On March 14, 1947, the United States Military Bases Agreement was signed, allowing 22 U.S. military bases to be opened in the Philippines.

Although the Philippines had been independent since July 4, 1946, the U.S. Military Base Agreement furthered U.S. military presence in the country. Their presence has been and continues to be very controversial.

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