Significant Events in June in Filipino History

On June 18, 1908, the Philippine Legislature enacted a law for the establishment of the University of the Philippines. Preliminary organization of this institution was begun during the latter part of the same year.

On June 18, 1966, a significant event in the history of the Philippines took place. The Republic Act No. 4762 was enacted, leading to the creation of the Municipality of Mapanas in the province of Northern Samar.

On June 19, 1943, The KALIBAPI after declaring quorum, and adopting resolutions of gratitude to, and of cooperation with Japan, elected twenty members of the Preparatory Commission for Philippine independence. This body, on orders from the Japanese Imperial Government through the Japanese Imperial Army in the Philippines, was charged with the task of framing a constitution for the Japanese-sponsored Republic headed by Jose P. Laurel.

On June 19, 1861, Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda, Philippines National Hero, was born in Calamba, Laguna to Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado y Alejandro and Teodora Morales Alonzo Realonda y Quintos both of Chinese descent.

On June 19, 1965, a significant milestone reshaped the administrative landscape of the Philippines: Samar, one of the country's largest provinces at the time, was officially divided into three distinct provinces - Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Western Samar (later renamed simply "Samar"). This historic event, enacted through Republic Act No. 4221, marked a pivotal moment in the nation's efforts to improve governance and address the unique needs of Samar's diverse regions.

On June 19, 1994, Jose "Jobo" B. Fernandez, who headed the Philippine Central Bank under Presidents Ferdinand E. Marcos and Corazon C. Aquino, died. He was 70. Jobo Fernandez died of cancer.

On June 19, 2024, in a surprising turn of events, Vice President Sara Duterte resigned from her position as Secretary of Education. Her resignation marked the end of her tenure in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet, a role she had held since the beginning of his administration.

On June 20, 1899, the Japanese vessel Nonubiki Maru left Nagasaki for the Philippines loaded with 10,000 rifles, 6,000,000 rounds of ammunition, and other war supplies purchased by Mariano Ponce.

On June 21, 1574, King Felipe II of Spain, bestowed upon Luzon the title of "Nuevo Reino de Castilla" (New Kingdom of Castilla), and on Manila that of "Insigne y siempre leal Ciudad" (Distinguished and Ever Loyal City) and permitted the establishment of a new municipal office.