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Politics & Government

Tydings–McDuffie Act Passed by Congress

March 24th, 1934 90 years ago

The Tydings–McDuffie Act was passed by the United States Congress, which authorized the gradual transition of the Philippines to self-governance. The act provided for a ten-year transitional period leading to Philippine independence, following the principles of the Jones Law and reaffirming the commitment to the eventual sovereignty of the islands. This significant legislative measure aimed to balance colonial administration with the rising nationalist sentiments in the Philippines.

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