The Becerra law, named after the overseas Minister (Ministro de Ultramar), is approved. It gives to the towns of Cebu, Iloilo, Jaro, Batangas, Albay, Nueva Caceres, and Vigan the right to organize Ayuntamiento similar to those of the municipalities of Spain.
1898
A provisional government is established by the inhabitants in Negros with Aniceto Lacson, President; and Jose Luis Luzuriaga, Vice-President; and Jose Luis Luzuriaga, Vice-President of the Congress in Negros.
1899
Tarlac is captured by the American forces.
A council of war is held at Bayambang, Pangasinan, to decide the continuation of the Philippine-American War through guerilla warfare. It is attended by General Emilio Aguinaldo and other Filipino military leaders.
1943
The U.S. Congress passes Joint Resolution No. 25 extending the terms of office of the President and Vice-President of the Commonwealth until the President of the United States shall have proclaimed the restoration of constitutional processes and the normal functions of the government in the Philippines.