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April 21, 2001
Residents of Calamba, Laguna province, voted in a plebiscite for the conversion of the town to a city. The majority vote ratified Republic Act No. 9024, also known as the “Charter of the City of Calamba,” signed by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 5, 2001.
April 22, 1945
Palawan province was liberated from Japanese invaders. Over 1,000 Filipino soldiers fought against the occupation during World War II.—Compiled by Kathleen de Villa, Inquirer Research Sources: Inquirer Archives, DOT, Official Calendar of the Republic, gov.ph, pia.gov.ph, calambacity.gov.ph, old.ilocosnorte.gov.ph
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