I know it's possible for either the US remnants to retake the Philippines from Japan, or join a coalition government with Luis Taruc's forces, but it's worth mentioning that in-universe, the exiled Commonwealth government is still technically functioning in America itself. There's even an event mentioning how Carlos Romulo (who in OTL was a writer, distinguished diplomat and later President of the UN General Assembly) bemoans how his erstwhile allies seem to be doing nothing while his homeland remains under the puppet KALIBAPI regime.
Depending on who's US President, the OFN could have a potential option for reestablishing the Commonwealth as an independent member-state should the Filipino resistance (and/or the US remnants) win. Though I could also imagine this would have its own setbacks, such as be potential rifts with Taruc and other local figures due to "living it up" in America in that time.
Still worth exploring at any rate.
Considering the Philippines' Spanish cultural connections, we have decided to become the fourth member of the Spanish Commonwealth. We agree that it would be in all our best interests to allow open borders between all member states, and to defend each other. We'll begin the process of opening embassies in Madrid, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires, and consulates in Valencia and San Miguel de TucumΓ‘n.
1935-1941
The Commonwealth of the Philippines was established in 1935 out of the United States incorporated territory, which the US had occupied since defeating both Spain, and the new born Philippine Republic in the Spanish-American war, and PhilippineβAmerican War. The commonwealth itself was created in 1935, to serve as a transition government for 10 years until independence in 1945. The Commonwealth elected its first president, Manuel L. Quezon (Partido Nacionalista), in 1935. Quezon's first term was largely spent pursuing moderate reform and economic growth. Land reform has been pursued, although to little avail, along with efforts to improve the conditions of workers whilst avoiding declines in productivity. Primary and Secondary education was expanded greatly, through both public and private initiative. Government was reorganized, and in 1938 suffrage was extended to women.
1941-Present
In 1941 Quezon was elected for a second term, however before he was sworn in the Japanese staged their invasion of the Philippines. The next for years would see the Commonwealth government replaced with the Japanese backed 2nd Republic of Jose P. Laurel. Laurel's government quickly became unpopular. Food shortages were rampant and exasperated by the heavy military presence of the Japanese (who were prioritized when it came to distribution.). The Japanese issued Philippine Peso quickly collapsed in value. As a result resistance to Japanese rule grew, the most important aspect being the Hukbalahap (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon, or literally. People's Army Against the Japanese.). The Huk were founded by the leadership of various left wing Philippine parties with the intent of resisting the Japanese occupation as a broad national front. However, with their origins staunchly amongst the peasantry whom had suffered abuse at the hands of the land lords, the Huks were dominated by the communists. The Huks led a series of raids on Japanese units and attacks on landlords throughout the war. In August 1944 President Quezon died from Tuberculosis, and was succeeded by his vice President Sergio Osmena. Shortly after the United States invaded again, and recaptured the Archipelago from the Japanese (but not before the former committed devastating damage to Manila.). The restored government of the Commonwealth was restored on a one year provisional basis, to oversee the elections for a new president and legislature in 1946 for independence.
Plans:
- Hold elections and comple
Iβm a Filipino-Canadian (highschool student) and I always keep on wondering what if the Philippines were a commonwealth nation before and it was able to establish a constitutional monarchy afterwards.
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Take everything for $175 shipped in the U.S
Silver
1933 Afghanistan 1/2 afghani- $10
1916 Iran 2k dinar- $20
1909 Iran 5000 dinar- $45
1903 and 1944 10 centavos- $8
1917 and 1944 20 centavos- $5 each
1944 (scratch above "OVS") 50 centavos- $10
1907 Philippines Peso- $25
(4) German half Marks, one cleaned and one AUish- $16 SOLD
1917 Australia 3 pence- $4 SOLD
1915 Great Britain sixpence- $4
(2) 1943 British India 1/4 Rupee- $6 each
1910 Canada 25 cents- $5 SOLD
1932 Panama 1/4 Balboa- $7
1903-H Canada 5 cent- $5 SOLD
1950 Australia 3 pence- $2 SOLD
1917 Great Britain 3 pence- $2
1912 Great Britain 3 pence- $2 SOLD
1918 Great Britain 3 pence, AUish- $3
1919 Great Britain 3 pence- $2
1911 Great Britain 3 pence- $2
1903 Canada 10 cent, key date 500k mintage- $10 SOLD
1880 Spain 50 centesimos- $8
1920 Australia one shilling- $10 SOLD
1877 U.S. quarter (slight crease in the coin)-- $10
COPPER
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1894 Greece 20 lepta- $1
1896 Greece 5 lepta- $1
1936 Germany 10 reichspfennig- $2
1964 Ireland Penny, AUish- $5 SOLD
1894 Italy 10 centisme- $4
1957 South Africa 1/4 penny- $2
1912 Belgium one cent- $2 SOLD
1950 Monaco 10 francs- $2
(3) coin Ceylon set- $4
1962 British Borneo cent- $2
1970 Belgium 50 centime- $2
1973 State of Qatar dirham- $2
1952 Macau 10 avos- $5 SOLD
1950 Somalia centesimo- $2
Take it all for $20 shipped snail mail
Trades/Countries I am looking for
American junk silver around 13.5-15x FV depending on what it is
Pre-Victorian British or 1600s English
Chinese Imperial and Republic
Russian Imperial from 1700-1900s including territorial coins(Partition of Poland, Finland)
Korean empire
Mongolia
Japanese Samurai/Imperial Japan and Protectorate (currently own a 1/16 ryo, Ansei & Kaei Shu, Tempo and Ansei Bu Gin)
Southeast Asian(Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma) milled silver only for Cambodia
German States from the 1600s-1800s. Preference to Prussian, Saxon Alberitne line but looking for Wildman silver from Hannover and other states with that design
Iran/Persia and Afghanistan from the 1930s and back, preference for the chunky rupees from Afghanistan
Napoleonic, france and other territories under N
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Originally a Spanish colony, the Philippines were transferred to the United States as a protectorate in the wake of the Spanish-American War. American administration greatly shaped the government structure of the Philippines, though it was not long before calls for independence began. As the United States went through the political and economic challenges of the 1920s and 1930s, calls for greater autonomy for the Philippines were answered by the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934. This set up a semi-independent Commonwealth of the Philippines and while the United States still controlled Philippine foreign relations, the act set forward a ten year transition period that would end with full independence. Despite close ties to the US and significant dependence on America for economic and defense aid, the Philippines looks to serve as an example of a successful, self-governing country in Southeast Asia.
