when did the philippines gain independence from the us
In 1935, the Commonwealth of the Philippines was established with U.S. approval, and Manuel Quezon was elected the countryâs first president. On July 4, 1946, full independence was granted to the Republic of the Philippines by the United States.n 1935, the Commonwealth of the Philippines was established with U.S. approval, and Manuel Quezon was elected the countryâs first president. On July 4, 1946, full independence was granted to the Republic of the Philippines by the United States.