Timeline

20th century

1. July 4, 1946★★★★★

   Philippines gains independence from the United States

   Under the Treaty of Manila, the United States recognises the independence of the Republic of the Philippines.

   PoliticsTreaty· Philippines, United States
2. August 8, 1967★★★★★

   Founding of ASEAN

   Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand sign the Bangkok Declaration, founding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

   PoliticsTreaty· Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand