This week’s milestones
Feb. 19, 1899
The Budget Act of 1899 was signed by President Emilio Aguinaldo for the First Philippine Republic.
Feb. 21, 1920
Marinduque was declared a province by Act No. 2880 passed by the National Assembly.
Feb. 24, 2000
Republic Act No. 8973 created the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, encompassing the former third district of Zamboanga del Sur; with the town of Ipil declared as the capital.
Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research
Sources: Inquirer Archives, DOT, gov.ph, cebucity.gov.ph, panagbengaflowerfestival.com, thecorpusjuris.com
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