Emilio Aguinaldo | Today in History

Independence Day celebration in Aguinaldo shrine, Kawit, Cavite

Secretary Francisco... - Department of Health (Philippines)

On 23 June 1898, President Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree creating the structure of a Filipino democratic government following the proclamation of Philippine independence 11 days earlier. This government established a functioning executive branch and laid down the structure of the military, the legislation and Philippine diplomacy. The precursor of the DFA as we know today, the Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores, was one of the first four agencies formed by this decree. Today, we remember and