September 21, 1974, the Barrio was Renamed Back to Barangay through PD No. 557
Today in Philippine History. Presidential Decree No. 557, was signed by President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, on September 21, 1974.
September 21, 1972, President Ferdinand E. Marcos Placed the Philippines Under Martial Law
Today in Philippine History. President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081 on September 21, 1972, placing the Philippines under Martial Law.
September 21, 1944, President Laurel Declared Martial Law throughout the Entire Country
Today in Philippines. On September 21, 1944, President Laurel proclaimed martial law in the Philippines (it came into effect on September 22).
September 21, 1949, Romulo was elected UN Assembly President
Today in Philippine History. Ambassador Carlos P. Romulo, the head of the 1949 Philippine delegation to the United Nations (UN) was elected President of fourth General Assembly on September 21, 1949.
September 14, 1815, the Galleon Trade Between the Philippines and Mexico Ended
Today in Philippine History. On September 14, 1815, Manila galleon ((“Nao de China” or “Nao de Acapulco”), Spanish sailing vessel that made an annual round trip (one vessel per year) across the Pacific between Manila, in the Philippines, and Acapulco, in present Mexico, ended a few years before Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.
September 13, 1907, Macario Sakay was Hanged
Today in Philippine History. September 13, 1907, he was hanged for banditry inside the Old Bilibid Prison in Manila, together with Col. Lucio de Vega.
September 10, 1763, Gabriela Silang Fought Valiantly Against the Spaniards
Today in Philippine History. Gabriela Silang, the country’s Joan of Arc, led the Filipino rebels and marched with her followers to take Vigan on September 10, 1763, but the Spanish stronghold there was expecting them and her army was ambushed. She was captured and on that same day, was put to death publicly by hanging.
September 8, 1954, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization was Founded in Manila
Today in Philippine History. On September 8, 1954, the eight-member Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), intended primarily to deter the further spread of communism in Southeast Asia, was founded in Manila.
September 6, 1955, the Laurel-Langley Agreement was Approved by both the American and Philippine Governments
Today in Philippine History. Negotiations between Senator Jose P. Laurel and James M. Langey started in December, 1954. Upon the conclusion of the said negotiation, the Laurel-Langley Agreement was signed and approved by both the American and Philippine governments on September 6, 1955, during the Magsaysay administration.
