Complex sentence: From 1946 to 1961 the Philippines observed Independence Day on July 4, then on May 12,1962, President Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation No.28 proclaiming June 12,1962 as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines.
Split into simpler sentences: From 1946 to 1961, the Philippines observed Independence Day on July 4. On May 12,1962, President Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation No.28 proclaiming June 12,1962 as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines.