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AFTER declaring Philippine independence on June 12, 1898, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree on June 23 that year, creating four government departments, including one for War and Public Works. It became the predecessor of today’s Department of Public Works and Highways. Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research
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